Blake Garden garden is a teaching and research lab for Cal but it is open to the public on weekdays. Expect interesting paths with beautiful views.
East Bay indoor birthday party venues
A winter birthday means that it just might rain on your parade. Plan for an indoor party and stop worrying about the weather.
Best East Bay destinations and tips for train lovers
When my kid was one, the best way to get him out of the house was to talk about the choo choos we would see: real train, BART train, train table, all good!
Solano Stroll Street Festival 2017
300,000 people will party in the street 9/10/17 on Solano Avenue. (Bring your walkie talkies!)
10 favorite ice cream places in the East Bay
Our go to treat is always ice cream. Always. I’ve rounded up just TEN of our favorite places to order up a scoop. Did yours make the list?
Swim lessons for East Bay kids
Let’s talk swimming lessons. Here are 17 East Bay swimming pools that will help teach your child how to swim, arranged roughly from South to North.
Kid-friendly Fourth of July
Parades, pancakes, festivals, & fireworks! Our Fourth of July Guide for East Bay families has it all. Sponsored by Sarah’s Science.
A Parents’ Guide to El Cerrito
El Cerrito has many great places to play and eat for families. Check out our best tips on where to go along San Pablo Avenue.
Summer fairs and festivals for East Bay families
Here is a list of outdoor street fairs, carnivals, and festivals to pencil into your Summer plans — from before summer starts to after autumn rolls in!
99 kid-friendly restaurants to try in the East Bay
99 kid-friendly restaurants to check out in Oakland and Berkeley from Breakfast for dinner to Mexican, Pizza, Asian, Diners, and lots more!
99 Days of Summer for Bay Area Kids {2017}
Summer Bay Area planner: Ice cream, camp-outs, art, s’mores, swimming, outdoor movies, hiking, animal encounters, a little bit of everything!
Kids Bowl Free this summer
Kids bowl free at participating bowling alleys in the (510): Albany, San Leandro, Castro Valley, and Fremont. Register first.
Albany YMCA Baby & Toddler Playtime Drop-In
Albany YMCA Baby Kindergym drop-in program is back in a new place – the Albany YMCA Preschool – a bit smaller, but still plenty of fun.
Drop-in art studios for families
I love a creative space stocked with supplies where I can let my kids get messy without worrying about cleaning up afterward.
Messy Art Day for 2-4 year olds
Messy Art Day is a special event, open to the public, for kids four & under at El Cerrito Preschool Coop on Sunday March 19.