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Park Profile: Colorful Krusi Park in Alameda
Krusi Park in Alameda is a super fun playground to bring both toddlers and school aged kids alike. My four kids asked to go two days in a row!
Now Open by Appointment: Hidden Villa Farm in Los Altos Hills
About an hour from Oakland, get your family’s quarantine wiggles out at Hidden Villa with friendly farm animals and lots of room to run in the woods!
10 Mostly Free & Cheap Outings for Mixed Ages in the East Bay
With kids age two to nine, it is hard to find something for everyone. Here are ten terrific East Bay places that we all love.
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Magical Bridge in Palo Alto: Inclusive Playground Worth the Drive
You’ve gotta see this Palo Alto playground that is truly and uniquely for everyone: all ages, abilities and sizes.
Discover the Miniature, Magical Fairy Doors in Alameda
You have to look down to find these sweet little fairy doors hiding in plain site in Alameda. A curious toddler will see them for the magic they are.
Drive Through Christmas Lights: Candy Cane Lane in Pleasanton
My favorite part part about the Christmas lights at Candy Cane Lane is that it is a dazzling holiday outing that doesn’t require unbuckling car seats!
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3 Best Places to Fly a Kite in the East Bay
Flying a kite is outside and social distanced already. So when your stir-crazy kids tell you that they’re bored, you can tell them to go fly a kite!
A Driving Christmas Light Tour of Walnut Creek and Concord
See who is bringing holiday cheer to their neighbors with the best Christmas Lights in the greater East Bay. We’ve got a map for you.
Golden Gate Park Lights Up – And It’s Free!
Golden Gate Park will host giant lighted trees and illuminated canopies as large as 30 feet from Dec. 10 through February. No tickets needed.
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What Are The Closest Snow Play Trips for Bay Area Families?
Where to take Bay Area kids to play in the snow? Skip the lifts. Here are five options for kid-friendly snow play with snowshoes or cross-country skis.
