Tour Fentons Creamery in Oakland on the arctic tour for age 6 and up. Brr.
Sunny day destination: Antioch Water Park
Antioch Water Park has splashy activities for babies and every age on up: super shallow tadpool, toddler & preschooler waterslide, big kid body slides.
Roller skate heaven in San Ramon at Golden Skate
Roller skating in San Ramon is so fun. The dream of the eighties is alive at Golden Skate. Bring your kid for a lesson or a try a Wednesday date night.
Ice Skating in Oakland
In downtown Oakland, where parking is abundant on Sundays, the Oakland Ice Center offers public skating sessions for those who dare to try it.
Orinda: A single BART stop past Rockridge
Start your morning at Orinda Village for a cafe, park, library, bookstore, and even a pizza joint if you make it until lunchtime. Here’s a quick breakdown.
Oakland playground: Union Point Park
This playground, located very close to Pump It Up in Oakland, will keep tots entertained for a while, and when it gets old, you can look for boats travelling through the Bay.
Profile of Rain or Shine Berkeley
This indoor play space in Berkeley is like a spacious, clean, preschool in which your child can explore at her own pace you have the pleasure of watching.
Best Idea Ever: A playground with coffee in Berkeley
With ample parking, a huge field, a creek to explore, a playground, and now, a cafe onsite, Strawberry Creek Park is a perfect destination.
Kennedy Park: Carousel, petting zoo, and train ride
The park is urban with a flat field for running around, a basic playground with slides and swings, and a Target across the street. What makes it stand out are the zoo-like attractions: a train ride, a traditional carousel, and a petting zoo, each available for $1.50
Explore San Francisco’s Ferry Building
San Francisco’s Ferry Building is a quick BART ride and an exciting option for a weekday adventure with your kids. Bring a hat, a jacket, a camera, and your friends.
Fairyland in Oakland, a first-timer’s guide
Children’s Fairyland is a storybook theme park for children under age 8 located on the shore of Lake Merritt in Oakland. Expect a mini-size fantasy world straight out of 1950 with kid-sized rides and fairytale sets.
Middle Harbor Shoreline adventures at the Port of Oakland
Preschoolers will love Middle Harbor Shoreline Park at the Port of Oakland, views of the Bay plus clean bathrooms! Container ships and clean restrooms?
Get messy at Berkeley’s Sticky Art Lab
Sticky Art Lab in Berkeley offers craft sessions for families, after school supervision for elementary kids, creative reuse parties for all.
A lot of fun at the drive-in movies in Concord
10 thumbs up. Pile the kids into the station wagon for 6pm drive-in movie showings.
A Parent’s Guide to Elmwood (Berkeley)
Thanks to local blogger, Audrey Hall, for contributing this guide to things to do in the Elmwood district of Berkeley with kids. As a mom to two young kids, I have gained a HUGE appreciation for small shopping districts that can be conquered by foot and with kids in tow. While there are a number of really {more}