Niles Canyon Train of Lights is a wonderful holiday adventure right here in the East Bay. Tickets sell 10/10/16 for the season.
East Bay Pumpkin Patch Guide
East Bay pumpkin patches come in many types: a quick pumpkin picture, a carnival atmosphere, or a full day on the farm.
Napa family-friendly wineries
Monday Sparkles shares the most terrific family-friendly wineries that they go to not just for the wines but for the views, activities, and treats
Kid Reporter: 3 Kid-Friendly Mountain Biking Trails in the Bay Area
Three mountain biking trails to explore with kids in the Bay Area, by Kid Reporter and mountain biking enthusiast, Zach, age 12.
Apple-picking with children near the Bay Area
Apple-picking keeps getting trickier. Here are a few U-pick options and Bay Area apple orchards that’ll do the work for you. Always, call first!
Fremont’s Aqua Adventure: A water park for your summer bucket list
Fremont’s Aqua Adventure features lazy river, splashy water play structure, a few big water slides. Kids over age six can navigate the park while you relax.
Day Trip: Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy Gardens is well maintained, with 21 rides and a small water park. Bring swimsuits, and note that water features are included with admission.
Kid Report: Take a dip in Contra Loma Lagoon
One of my favorite places in the Bay Area is probably the Contra Loma Lagoon. It’s a hybrid pool where half of the pool is sandy and the other deep half is not.
Family-friendly Napa County with Monday Sparkles
We asked Patricia and Fanny for their favorite kid places in their part of Napa County and they were happy to share ice cream, trails, free movies, & more!
31 FREE or almost free things to do in July
Welcome to July, the month that starts with a bang! We’ve rounded up an activity for each day — and they don’t cost any money. That’s right, 31 free and cheap things to do with kids in the Bay Area. Here we go: July 1 Play Day on the Plaza! There’s a mid-day free event for {more}
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.
Day Trip: Sonoma’s TrainTown Railroad
Just 50 minutes from Berkeley, Sonoma’s TrainTown offers an introductory amusement park experience (for those not yet ready to visit a Six Flags). Train enthusiasts will be more than satisfied.
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.
Three-year olds’ guide to Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium has awesome otters, penguins, and play area. But it can be overwhelming, too. Here’s our little kids’ perspective.
99 Days of Summer for Bay Area Kids {2016}
Summer Bay Area planner: Ice cream, camp-outs, art, s’mores, swimming, outdoor movies, hiking, animal encounters, a little bit of everything!