I thought I’d pull together a short list of things you might do if you find yourself without an outing for the day.
20 free things to do in the East Bay before summer is over
Take on one of these items as your mission every day, and you’ll definitely be getting the most out of the East Bay.
Best places to run with a jogging stroller in the 510
From Lafayette to Richmond, Albany, and Berkeley, great paths for any runner with a jogging stroller. Here are 7 interesting places to run with kids.
Discover & Go for free museum passes
Powered by our local libraries, Discover & Go gets you and your kids in free to some of our most popular museums and attractions for zero dollars. FREE!
Where do you swim in the East Bay?
So many great places to swim in the East Bay: seasonal pools, indoor water parks, beaches, lagoons, spraygrounds, you name it!
East Bay Father’s Day Guide
Father’s Day is June 19; here are some fabulous ideas for treating, entertaining, and otherwise celebrating Dad.
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!
Date night: East Bay Parents’ Night Out (PNO)
PNO is a drop-off kid party hosted in which children eat pizza, have dessert, and play with other kids of a similar age until way past their bedtimes.
Me time: Handcraft Studio School
Each month, a roster of artist/teachers rotate through the Handcraft Studio School space, offering a few hours of instruction to a group of 10-20 adult students.
Spring Break camps in the East Bay
It’s that time of year: Spring Break! Here is a list of programs that offer one-week sessions while school is closed during the end of March and beginning of April in the East Bay.
31 Things to Do With Bay Area Kids in March
Plays and playdates for kids in the Bay Area this March: donuts, gymnastics, ping pong, science, Easter bunny, and more!
A Rookie’s Guide to Kids Softball and Baseball in the East Bay
If you’re thinking you’d like to give your child the opportunity to play baseball, but don’t know how to get started, keep reading. We’ll walk you through the things East Bay parents need to know, step by step. (See what I did there?) Play ball Learning to throw and catch requires practice. The first step {more}
Chinook Book Bay Area: Is it worth it?
Promising to save you up to $3,000 with local coupons is one thing, but does it deliver?
It’s that time of year: Holiday light-peeping
Whether you stay in the car and do a “drive-by” or get out to stroll, appreciating the hard work of those who put up holiday light displays is a fun winter tradition. Here are our picks for light-peeping this year, sponsored by Berkeley’s Fourth Street shopping district, where the lights are beautiful every night. Fourth {more}
Where to see Santa in the East Bay
If you’ve got a real Santa enthusiast in your family, you might want to know where else to find the Bearded One. Here are a few opportunities. We’ll update this list throughout the month. Santa’s House in Alameda Santa will be available for paid photos at in Neptune Court near Daiso and Best Lil’ Porkhouse. {more}