Children’s Wonderland is a cute, clean, huge park in Vallejo. Enter through the guarded gates to let your imagination run wild.
Bay Area camping with little kids
Here are our favorite Bay Area places to go tent camping with our little kids — plus one awesome cabin experience for good measure.
Visit Historic Downtown Benicia
Downtown Benicia is the cutest little place with some big history. With California’s third capitol building, picnic, seashore, treats & more!
Worth the drive: Inflatable Aqua Park playground near Sacramento
I am DYING to go to Wake Island Watersports Park in the Sacramento area and play in their floating playground, AQUA PARK.
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.
Half-day trip: Ardenwood Farms
When I went to Ardenwood Farms, it was a trip back in time, to a place where Laura Ingalls might have lived, without the Minnesota snow.
A Parent’s Guide to 6 Bay Area Waterparks
Your guide to Bay Area waterparks; find the one that works best for your family. From water slide junkies to sprayground newbies, we love ya!
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!
Sunset Celebration Festival in Sonoma this Weekend
Have you ever paged through an issue of Sunset magazine and thought, “I wish I could climb right in there”? Well, during Sunset Celebration Weekend, you really can.
Bay Area Maker Faire this weekend 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.
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.
Hike to pancake breakfast at West Point Inn
Pancake hike was totally worth it! I tried to savor the perfect weather, these sweet children, and the epic view because I may never get to do that again.
Staycation guide to Bay Area beaches
Bay Area beaches are perfect for a mini getaway or daytrip. Here are some of our favorites with links to full descriptions.
Where to take Bay Area kids to experience the snow
Bay Area kids get to experience the snow with a day trip or weekend getaway for sledding, tubing, snow shoeing, skiing, or snowboarding. Lucky kids.
5 snow play outings for Bay Area families
Snow adventures for young families. Skip the lifts, 5 options with snowshoes or cross-country skis.