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Ticket Alert: NBA All Star Weekend at Oakland Arena
Three special events associated with the NBA All-Star Game will take place at the Oakland Arena -- and tickets are available now.
Where to Take Bay Area Kids to Experience the Snow
Bay Area kids get to experience the snow with a day trip or weekend getaway for sledding, tubing, snow shoeing, skiing, or snowboarding. Lucky kids.
Where to Grab (Hip) Coffee with Kids in the East Bay
I've frequented a lot of coffee shops in Berkeley and Oakland with kids in tow, here are some of our favorites and why!
Ticket Alert: Music for Families at San Francisco Symphony
Bring the whole family to Davies Symphony Hall for the San Francisco Symphony’s first Music for Families concert of the year!
Kids Like IKEA Emeryville, Too
The Emeryville monster store, Ikea, is a colorful and fascinating place for a child with a bunch of hidden perks!
21 Places in the Bay Area Where Kids Can See Animals
A few favorite places to get a miniature zoo experience for FREE in the East Bay, small animal encounters, & farms!
The Best Tubing and Sledding near the Bay Area
8 great destinations with a ticket booth that will give you access to tubing or sledding with your kids!
Lunar New Year in the Bay Area is a Family-Friendly Celebration
As the Year of the Snake approaches, a handful of wonderful kid-friendly Lunar New Year celebrations pop up around the Bay Area.
Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
Bay Play in West Oakland: A Fun Indoor Spot
The tree-themed jungle gym geared toward ages 0-8 featured obstacle courses and slides, and kept my toddler occupied most of the time