Outdoors
Profile: Fremont’s Central Park
Fremont’s Central Park offers tons of space to run and play, picnic, boat, and exercise, there is a unique playground unlike any I’ve seen.
Smith Family Farm: Pumpkin Harvest and U-Pick
Less than an hour from Oakland, Smith Family Farm offers a pumpkin patch, corn maze, and fall activities in a county fair-like experience.
Crab Cove Beach and Visitor Center in Alameda
Children will enjoy exploring Crab Cove beach in Alameda, but start with the visitor center to get more out of your trip!
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Joan’s Pumpkin Patch in Livermore is Old School & Scenic
Nestled in the hills, Joan’s Farm is a nostalgic, classic, kind of pumpkin patch experience. Even during its busiest moments Joan’s feels very relaxed.
Christmas Tree Lightings in the East Bay & San Francisco (2021)
This list of 2019 Christmas tree lightings provides options in the East Bay and beyond.
Family Roller Skating at Liberation Park in East Oakland
The UMOJA roller skating rink at Liberation Park in East Oakland is a rad spot to lace up your roller skates and sway to some groovy music.
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Día de Los Muertos with East Bay Kids (2021)
Here in the East Bay, there are various virtual ways to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos including food, colorful crafts, sugar skulls with children in tow.
Holiday Train Rides Around the Bay Area
All aboard the Polar Express! Here are a few magical holiday train rides for Bay Area families, some of which will sell out quickly.
Dell’Osso Family Farm Pumpkin Patch & Massive Corn Maze
Dell’Osso Family Farm is open for spooky fun in the pumpkin patch with an epic corn maze. I went with 3 kids under age 7 and I’m ready to go back!
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30 Places to Play Outside with Your Little Kid
Wondering where to play outside with your little kid? Unplug, be together, get dirt under your fingernails. Preschoolers, toddlers in the fresh air, let’s go!
