Activities, places to eat, and treats for Mother’s Day in Oakland and surrounding communities, Berkeley, Albany, Alameda.
Advice
What to do with kids in Berkeley’s Westbrae Neighborhood
The Westbrae Neighborhood of Berkeley, at the crossroads of Gilman and the Ohlone Greenway, is a perfect kid-friendly destination for a sunny day.
Resources for families with special needs in the East Bay
How to support kids with medical, developmental or social-emotional concerns, from interventions to recreational fun for kids with different abilities.
Where can moms meet other new moms in the East Bay?
Looking for an opening to connect with other new mothers? Here are some resources, divided between support groups and activity groups in the East Bay.
Martial Arts classes for East Bay kids
There are so many places in Oakland, Berkeley, and nearby that will teach your school-age child the discipline and fitness of martial arts.
Learn to take amazing photos of your children at a workshop for moms
One of our favorite local family photographers, Melissa Schmidt, is offering photo workshops for moms.
Kidpower safety courses for children
I attended a Kidpower workshop with my child. Safety and self-defense classes are taught in an age-appropriate way for three-year olds through teenagers.
Family camps for Bay Area families
Family Camp is a terrific blend of outdoorsy fun and vacation. Usually, you bring your bedding and sleep in a modest cabin; meals and family programming are provided!
Dodge Ridge: Kid-friendly skiing
More affordable than Tahoe and super family-friendly, Dodge Ridge is one Oakland mom’s little secret.
24 places to learn to ride a bike in the East Bay
Camps, classes, and open spaces that offer opportunities for new riders to improve their skills on bicycles.
