Day Trips
There are so many places to go when you have the day to explore the Bay Area with a family. Here are a few hundred terrific ideas with places to play and eat while you’re away on your adventurous day trips with kids.
Ticket Alert: East Bay Polar Express: Niles Canyon Train of Lights (2023)
Set your calendar alerts. Niles Canyon Railway plans to release tickets for their popular Train of Lights event for the 2023 Holiday season on October ...
East Bay Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide
East Bay pumpkin patches come in many types: a pile at the market, a quick pumpkin picture, a carnival atmosphere, or a full day on ...
Pomegranate Picking in the East Bay
It is pomegranate picking season and you can head out to a Bay Area farm and pick with your children for a terrific autumn outing.
Half-Day Trip to CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point
CuriOdyssey is a science playground and zoo in San Mateo. With engaging exhibits and beautiful views, it's a fave of many Bay Area families.
Kids Boo Fest at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is Scare-Free
Families at Six Flags' BooFest can expect a Crazy Hay Maze, Pumpkin Painting, Kids Costume Contest, Kids Scream Contest, & Trick or Treat Trail.
Ticket Alert: Holidays at Filoli Gardens in Woodside
During winter, Filoli Gardens come to life with sparkling lights and the historic house is decorated from toe-to-tip. Open every day and night.
Apple Picking with Children Near the Bay Area
Apple-picking season is upon us. Here are a few U-pick options and Bay Area apple orchards worth a visit with your family. Always, call first!
Book Now: Magical Christmas Train in Sacramento
Tickets are now available for the Magical Christmas Train by River Fox out of West Sacramento. It will be lots of holiday fun.
Dell’Osso Family Farm Pumpkin Patch & Massive Corn Maze
Dell'Osso Family Farm is open for spooky fun in the pumpkin patch with an epic corn maze. I went with 3 kids under age 7 ...
Book Now: Napa Valley Santa Train Jolly Journeys
Tickets are on sale now. Modeled after the Polar Express, Santa Train passengers take a 90-minute round trip train ride up to the "North Pole" ...
