Alameda
A Parent’s Guide to Soccer in the East Bay
Where, how, and when to sign kids up for soccer programs that match their developmental level.
15 Toddler-Friendly Hikes in the East Bay
Hiking with a toddler can be a walk down the street, or a quest to find bugs or fairies. We love these East Bay places that spark joy for our little ones.
Swimming Lessons for East Bay Kids
Let’s talk about swim lessons. Here are your East Bay swimming pools that will help teach your child how to swim, arranged roughly from South to North.
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Profile: Alameda Point Neighborhood Playground
The Alameda Point Neighborhood Park is a new hidden gem on the former Alameda Navy Base with wonderful two-kid swings & lots to climb.
Dining Al Fresco in Alameda
Where do you like to eat outside with kids in Alameda? Here are some of our community’s favorite al fresco dining options on the island.
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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Park Profile: Colorful Krusi Park in Alameda
Krusi Park in Alameda is a super fun playground to bring both toddlers and school aged kids alike. My four kids asked to go two days in a row!
10 Mostly Free & Cheap Outings for Mixed Ages in the East Bay
With kids age two to nine, it is hard to find something for everyone. Here are ten terrific East Bay places that we all love.
Discover the Miniature, Magical Fairy Doors in Alameda
You have to look down to find these sweet little fairy doors hiding in plain site in Alameda. A curious toddler will see them for the magic they are.
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3 Best Places to Fly a Kite in the East Bay
Flying a kite is outside and social distanced already. So when your stir-crazy kids tell you that they’re bored, you can tell them to go fly a kite!
