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Gilman District in Berkeley with Kids
Gilman District in Berkeley, Gilman between the freeway and San Pablo Ave is awesome for families with kids for lots of places to eat, shop, and play.
Parents’ Guide to Solano Avenue
Ten kid-friendly spots between The Alameda and San Pablo Avenue.
A Parent’s Guide to Martin Luther King Jr Way in North Berkeley
6 places to know about for parents who travel through North Berkeley
Free Comic Book Day is May 7, 2022
Support your indie shops! Free comic book titles will be released to participating stores on the first Saturday in May.
Free Drop-in Craft Projects at Michaels Stores
Join a free kid-friendly weekend craft session at Michael’s in San Leandro, Emeryville, Alameda, or Pinole. Usually in a seasonal theme.
20+ Things to Do in Rockridge With Kids
We are pleased to publish this amazing list of things to do with kids in Rockridge along College Avenue in Oakland.
Decathlon sporting good store in Emeryville is closing in March
This new superstore from Europe sells affordable sporting goods for 80 different sports.
8 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for New Parents (Not The Baby)
This list of gift ideas addresses support, comfort, TLC and food for the new parents of the family. Show them you care!
2021 Shop Local: A Guide to the Best Places to Shop for Kids Gifts
10 delightful independently-owned shops in the East Bay for gifts for kids. Perfect for Hanukkah treats and stocking stuffers.
Best Places to Take Kids in Oakland’s Grand Lake Neighborhood
Nestled in the Northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt is the quaint, and easygoing Grand Lake neighborhood with so many places to push a stroller.