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.
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!
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!
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}
Fremont’s Aqua Adventure water park
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.
4 Bay Area trampoline parks
Trampoline parks are great because they are a ton of exercise and indoor fun. Perfect for a rainy day or tiring my kids out before a road trip.
Silliman Aquatic Center: crazy fun indoor water park
It is 72 degrees in Newark’s Indoor Silliman Water Park. Large slides, lazy river, and a spray structure, parents can relax poolside or join in the fun.
Worth the drive: Sky High in Concord
I took my kids, 7 and 9, to check out Sky High Sports, a trampoline park in Concord, and was surprised to see other 510 parents I recognized there, so my bottom line conclusion is that it is worth the drive. 35 minutes by car from North Berkeley, but just 20 minutes from Rockridge, this {more}
Spend a half day in Fremont’s Central Park
If you haven’t spent time in Fremont, you might not be aware that it is home to a 450-acre park with an enormous lake in the middle of it. Not only does Central Park offer tons of space to run and play, picnic, and exercise, there is a unique playground unlike any I’ve seen. The {more}
How I Spent My Summer Vacation
This is my backyard on Summer. Last week, I was thrilled to deposit my three children back-to-school. Though we had a wonderful summer, all good things must come to an end. Whitney suggested that we share with you some of the successes (and maybe failures) from our own bucket lists. Here are some of the {more}
Rankin Aquatic Center, playful swimming pool in Martinez
The Rankin Aquatic Center includes a play structure with a “big yellow bucket” that dumps water every few minutes while it’s on.
Reader tip: free ice skating events
In the spirit of the Winter Games, Sharks Ice is hosting several free skating events at Oakland Ice and Fremont in February. Oakland Ice Give Hockey a Try: Saturday, 2/15 @ 9:15 Give Speed Skating a Try: Saturday, 2/15 @ 10:15 Give Skating a Try: Saturday, 2/15 @ noon There are also a Mini Mite {more}
Get to know Color Me Mine of Alameda
Color Me Mine Alameda offers a host of special events and inspirations for having fun with art.
Fremont daycares and preschools
Looking for a preschool in Fremont? These nine listings range from infant care to pre-K facilities. All links go to informational pages on SavvySource.com. Alvarado KinderCare Jennifer’s Family Day Care Lily Pad Adventure Little Flowers Montessori, Inc Little Mud Puddles Learning Center Montessori Children’s Center Peace Terrace Academy Precious Time Christian Preschool The Learning Tree {more}