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.
Visit with Black Santa in Oakland & More
Find Black Santa Claus for photos in Oakland from Nov. 16 through Christmas Eve.
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Frosty Mountain Tree Farm in Sebastopol
Just me and my four kids under age ten felling our perfect Christmas tree with a saw: a magical day in Sebastopol for my crew.
50 Things to Do With Bay Area Kids When School Is Out
Wondering what to do when school is out? Take one of these 50 fantastic Bay Area ideas and build your day around it.
Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch for Classic Fall Fun
Nicasio Valley Farm offered exactly what I was looking for: seasonal fun with rustic farm vibes and fewer carnival attractions.
Field trip: The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito
Animal-loving kids will love to see the baby seals, learn about what they eat and how we can take better care of our ocean-dwelling friends.
G&S Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Is Festive Fun For The Whole Family
At G&S Farms, kids can pick their very own pumpkins straight from the vine and run through an awesome corn maze.
Conquering the Cool Patch Pumpkins Corn Maze
Cool Patch Pumpkins offers a truly epic corn maze and all the pumpkins you could desire! Just make sure you're prepared.
10+ All-Abilities Playgrounds and Play Spaces Near Oakland
Inclusive playgrounds are designed with innovative features to welcome children of all ages and capabilities. These are within an hour of Oakland.
Our Petaluma Pumpkin Patch & Amazing Corn Maze Adventure
Petaluma Pumpkin Patch and Amazing Corn Maze offers a festive farm experience along with plenty of bouncy, jumpy fun.
Ticket Alert: Fall Festival on the Coast at Rancho Siempre Verde
Visit this family farm with a rustic yet whimsical vibe, fresh fall harvest, giant swings, and coastal views.
