Let’s talk swimming lessons. Here are 17 East Bay swimming pools that will help teach your child how to swim, arranged roughly from South to North.
Summer Brainstorm: 25 things to do with a kid that cost less than $5
Summer bucket list of family fun outings that cost less less than five bucks for an adult and a kid. Thanks to all of you who contributed.
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.
A Parent’s Guide to 6 Bay Area Waterparks
Your guide to Bay Area waterparks; find the one that works best for your family. From water slide junkies to sprayground newbies, we love ya!
99 kid-friendly restaurants to try in the East Bay
99 kid-friendly restaurants to check out in Oakland and Berkeley from Breakfast for dinner to Mexican, Pizza, Asian, Diners, and lots more!
99 Days of Summer for Bay Area Kids {2017}
Summer Bay Area planner: Ice cream, camp-outs, art, s’mores, swimming, outdoor movies, hiking, animal encounters, a little bit of everything!
Indoor entertainment center (and all you can eat!) at John’s Incredible Pizza Company
Each family member 3 years and older pays for admission, which includes an extensive all-you-can-eat buffet. Plus activities, rides, games!
Indoor fun in the East Bay: 8 things to do on rainy days
On a rainy day, here are some great indoor fun East Bay destinations to make your kids happy and run off those ya-yas!
8 places to take kids ice skating in the Bay Area
During the holiday season temporary ice skating rinks are set up throughout the Bay Area, making ice skating more accessible than ever.
Ticket Alerts: Nutcracker, 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.
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.
A Rookie’s Guide to Youth Lacrosse in the East Bay
Thanks to Berkeley Lacrosse Club for sponsoring this post. Lacrosse is a fun team sport, with supportive organizations across the East Bay dedicated to developing kids skills and enthusiasm for the game. Like soccer, players are always moving around in the game, which makes it engaging and well-suited to a child who is not digging {more}
Our Very Own Polar Express: Niles Canyon Train of Lights
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.
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.