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Christmas Tree Farm Magic at Rancho Siempre Verde in Pescadero
Ride an epic tree swing, make a wreath, roast marshmallows, cut your own Christmas tree, hike in the woods, and wrestle your brothers in the mud.
Golden Gate Park Lights Up For the Winter – And It’s Free!
Golden Gate Park will host lighted trees from 12 to 20 feet tall and illuminated canopies as large as 30 feet from Dec. 1 through Feb. 29. No tickets needed.
Reservations Required: Christmas Pedicab Adventure
This Christmas-themed outdoor adventure for your small family may be just the thing a COVID-crushed holiday or birthday requires.
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Shop Local: Christmas Crafts to Enjoy Together
Here are the holiday crafts I love to do with my young daughter and the local shops where we pick up supplies in Berkeley, Oakland, & Alameda!
The Impeccable Christmas Lights and Gardens at Oakland’s Temple Hill
Enjoy Christmas lights, music, and the exquisite gardens high above Oakland on Temple Hill beginning Nov. 27 – January.
30+ East Bay Restaurants with Family Sized Take Out Meals
I love having curbside takeout or delivery once (or twice) a week. I especially appreciate the restaurants and caterers who sell family-size portions.
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Play Outside: Family Gift Ideas for a Pandemic Holiday Season
Today we’re sharing some ideas for family gifts with an eye toward making the most out of being outside together.
7 Places to Mail Your Letters to Santa
Here’s how to send your children’s letters to Santa Claus, some with special mailboxes to the North Pole and some ways even easier!
Experience Gift: Private Virtual Chocolate Tasting
Each chocolate tasting kit included chocolate samples and a tasting notes sheet to write down our observations and opinions.
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5 Tips to Enjoy Glowfari Lantern Festival at the Oakland Zoo
Glowfari is new at the Oakland Zoo in 2020. Tickets go on sale Nov. 2. Hundreds of gigantic glowing lanterns will be set up after dark.
