Preschoolers
Reopening Mar. 19: Children’s Fairyland in Oakland
Reopening with reduced admission prices & limitations: Children’s Fairyland is a beloved storybook theme park for kids under age 8 at Lake Merritt in Oakland.
Dirt World: Richmond’s Free Public BMX Bike Park
The first bike park in the 510, Dirt World is a 2-acre public bicycle terrain park currently under development on the Richmond Greenway in Richmond.
Find the Yetis on Alameda’s Bay Farm Island
A creative parent on Bay Farm Island, a ten-minute drive from Oakland, has distributed small plush yeti characters in a public scavenger hunt for children to complete.
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Meet a Giant Furry Cow & a Zonkey at American Made Miniatures Farm
Located in Petaluma, American Made Miniatures Farm Sanctuary is incredible, your kids will beg to revisit for years to come. I brought 6 kids.
Vacation Inspiration: Road Trip to Palm Springs
A family road trip to Palm Springs offers an extreme change of scenery and climate. My kids loved the heat and we loved the vibe. Masks on.
Spring Break Camps in the East Bay (2021)
It’s that time of year: Spring Break! Here is a list of programs that offer one-week sessions while school is closed during April.
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Open with Advance Booking: Fremont’s Ardenwood Historic Farm
Ardenwood Farm is a working farm and a trip back in time, to a place where Laura Ingalls might have lived, without the Minnesota snow.
Reopening Feb. 13: East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse
The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse is “every teacher’s first stop and every artist’s second home” for a good reason. Find your treasure.
Open for Booking: Berkeley’s Little Farm, Free and Fun for All Ages
Tilden Park’s Little Farm is fantastic and free. Reserve your spot to get up-close-and-personal with cows, pigs, chickens, bunnies, and more.
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Best Idea Ever: A Playground with Coffee in Berkeley
With ample parking, a huge field, a creek to explore, a playground, and now, a cafe onsite, Strawberry Creek Park is a perfect destination.
