How many of these day trips and adventures for grade school-age children can you squeeze into one week of your Bay Area staycation?
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Favorite Bay Area science museums
The Bay Area has some of the world’s best science museums. Play with your kids while learning about science, technology, and nature.
A lot of fun at the drive-in movies in Concord
10 thumbs up. Pile the kids into the station wagon for 5:20pm drive-in movie showings.
Dazzling outing: Alameda Lantern Light Festival
The family-friendly Alameda Lantern Light Festival is being held at the fairgrounds in Pleasanton, Thursdays through Sundays, now until January 20.
Favorite East Bay Christmas tree lots & farms
East Bay Christmas tree lots from Alameda, Oakland, Castro Valley, Berkeley range from fast, playful, to woodsy. Choose your favorite!
Bounce houses galore at #bouncefarm in Martinez
Bounce Farm is moving locations within Martinez and will be temporarily closed between April and July.
Walnut Creek ice skating rink
Walnut Creek Ice skating rink is open seasonally starting November 11 through January 16. Kids under 3 are FREE. Adult tix $12 to $15.
Christmas tree lightings in the East Bay & San Francisco
This list of 2018 Christmas tree lightings provides options in the East Bay and beyond.
50 things to do with Bay Area kids when school is closed
Wondering what to do when school is out? Take one of these 50 fantastic Bay Area ideas and build your day around it.
Bay Area Nutcrackers, Velveteen Rabbit, and other holiday performances
Want to see the Nutcracker in Oakland? Here are some lovely holiday performances to choose from including larger- and small-scale theaters.
