By Location
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Frosty Mountain Tree Farm in Sebastopol
Just me and my four kids under age ten felling our perfect Christmas tree with a saw: a magical day in Sebastopol for my crew.
Must-see Holiday Lights: Alameda’s Christmas Tree Lane
Stroll or drive through the best holiday lights in the East Bay on Christmas Tree Lane in Alameda beginning December 5, 2020.
Lafayette Playground: the Tippy Top of San Francisco, Super Clean & Gorgeous
Nets, castles, monkey bars, twisty slides, twirly poles, bridges and more at San Francisco’s gorgeous Lafayette Park Playground in Pacific Heights.
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Christmas Tree Farm Magic at Rancho Siempre Verde in Pescadero
Ride an epic tree swing, make a wreath, roast marshmallows, cut your own Christmas tree, hike in the woods, and wrestle your brothers in the mud.
Golden Gate Park Lights Up For the Winter – And It’s Free!
Golden Gate Park will host giant lighted trees and illuminated canopies as large as 30 feet from Dec. 10 through Feb. 29. No tickets needed.
Reservations Required: Christmas Pedicab Adventure
This Christmas-themed outdoor adventure for your small family may be just the thing a COVID-crushed holiday or birthday requires.
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Shop Local: Christmas Crafts to Enjoy Together
Here are the holiday crafts I love to do with my young daughter and the local shops where we pick up supplies in Berkeley, Oakland, & Alameda!
The Impeccable Christmas Lights and Gardens at Oakland’s Temple Hill
Enjoy Christmas lights, music, and the exquisite gardens high above Oakland on Temple Hill beginning Nov. 27 – January.
30+ East Bay Restaurants with Family Sized Take Out Meals
I love having curbside takeout or delivery once (or twice) a week. I especially appreciate the restaurants and caterers who sell family-size portions.
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Play Outside: Family Gift Ideas for a Pandemic Holiday Season
Today we’re sharing some ideas for family gifts with an eye toward making the most out of being outside together.
