Hurricane Harbor Concord, formerly WaterWorld, is a giant water park for thrill-seekers. 48″ is the magic height for bigger slides. Lazy river. Children’s sprayground for small people.
Bay Area Maker Faire May 18-20 in San Mateo
If you are a crafter, builder, or tinkerer, this event is for you and your curious kids. The Bay Area Maker Faire is unforgettable fun.
Vacation Inspiration: Oregon Coast with Kids
A simple itinerary for an Oregon road trip with kids: from the Bay Area to Portland.
A Guide to Cherry Picking in Brentwood
Brentwood: When to go, where to go, and what to bring on a cherry picking day trip from the Bay Area.
Ticket Alert: Book now for A Day Out with Thomas 2018
Thomas the Tank Engine is coming near the Bay Area July 29-31 and August 5 to Felton’s Roaring Camp Railroads. Book tickets early.
Bay Area staycation guide: 12 things to do during spring break
How many of these day trips and adventures for grade school-age children can you squeeze into one week of your Bay Area staycation?
Ticket Alert: Easter Egg Hunt and a real train!
Hop on Board! After riding Roaring Camp’s real 1880s Steam Train under the majestic Redwoods, over Indian Creek Trestle and through the Santa Cruz Mountains, your kids are going to have the time of their lives scavenging for chocolate eggs at the top of Bear Mountain.
5 snow play outings for Bay Area families
Snow adventures for young families. Skip the lifts, 5 options with snowshoes or cross-country skis.
Leland Snow Play: Tubing fun for all ages – including adults
At Leland Snow Play, guests pay for a ticket which enables them to use tubes for riding down a man-made hill as many times as they like. You can choose to pay for all-day access to the park or a two-hour ticket.
Lunar New Year events are family-friendly and fun
As the Year of the Dog approaches, a handful of Lunar New Year celebrations pop up around the Bay Area. Here are some places to take your children
Field Trip: Sausalito’s Bay Area Discovery Museum
The Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito is a super fun hands-on science museum campus with activities that will entertain, educate, and get the ya-yas out.
Day Trip: Sonoma’s TrainTown Railroad
Just 50 minutes from Berkeley, Sonoma’s TrainTown offers an introductory amusement park experience. Train enthusiasts will be more than satisfied.
Tour the Jelly Belly factory in Fairfield
The Jelly Belly jellybean company in the land offers free tours and will send you home with samples and fun facts to spare. Win win.
Holiday Outing: Napa Valley Santa Train
Modeled after the Polar Express, Santa Train passengers take a 90-minute round trip train ride up to the “North Pole” to receive a small gift and treats.
Favorite East Bay Christmas tree lots & farms
East Bay Christmas tree lots from Alameda, Oakland, Castro Valley, Berkeley range from fast, playful, to woodsy. Choose your favorite!