A helpful list of toddler activities and outings that don’t require advanced planning, for East Bay kids and parents.
Art & Music
12 Experience Gift Ideas for East Bay Families
Experience gifts are memorable, magical, and clutter-free. We love to give tickets and memberships as holiday gifts. Need ideas?
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!
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Frozen II Activities Around Town
After seeing the new Frozen II movie, how can we keep the snowy magic going all season?
Gymboree in Oakland: Tot Classes and More
Gymboree Play & Music is a play space rich with classes for the youngest child. Choose from a wide range of early childhood classes for ages 0-5 years.
Bay Area Nutcrackers, Velveteen Rabbit, and other holiday performances
Want to see the Nutcracker in Oakland? Here are some lovely holiday performances to choose from including larger- and small-scale theaters.
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Community Music Day at Crowden School in North Berkeley
Community Music Day at the Crowden School offers free hands-on music experiences for children. This Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm.
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.
Ticket Alert: Autumn Lights Festival near Lake Merritt
From October 17-19, the Gardens at Lake Merritt will be lit up at night. Come, take a stroll.
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Ticket alert: Navratri & Diwali celebrations for families
Buy your tickets now for these family-friendly Navratri and Diwali events in the East Bay and South Bay. Tickets will sell out.
