Pixieland Amusement Park was a super fun day for all three of my kids (age 2, 6, and 8). Think of it as a more modern, smaller version of Fairyland.
Family camps for Bay Area families
Family Camp is a terrific blend of outdoorsy fun and vacation. Usually, you bring your bedding and sleep in a modest cabin; meals and family programming are provided!
Veranda: A new mall in Concord with a way-cool play structure
The new Veranda shopping center in Concord has a few spots that parents might find entertaining and useful — but none will be as exciting as the play structure they’ve installed, the Veranda Climber.
{Giveaway} Summer Camp at Sarah’s Science
Sarah’s Science is offering one lucky reader a full week of hands-on, outdoor science camp fun for kids age 4 – 12 in either Berkeley’s Tilden Park or Oakland’s Roberts Regional!
Black History Month for kids and families
Too young to see the Black Panther movie? No problem. We found some great movies, storytimes, dance performances, and a parade! We’ll be adding new kid-friendly Black History Month activities as we find them.
30 outdoor things to do with Bay Area kids
30 outdoor destinations for families from archery, sailing, fruit picking, to hiking. Never run out of ideas to get your kids playing outside!
Lunar New Year events are family-friendly and fun
As the Year of the Dog approaches, a handful of Lunar New Year celebrations pop up around the Bay Area. Here are some places to take your children
Field Trip: Sausalito’s Bay Area Discovery Museum
The Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito is a super fun hands-on science museum campus with activities that will entertain, educate, and get the ya-yas out.
Day Trip: Sonoma’s TrainTown Railroad
Just 50 minutes from Berkeley, Sonoma’s TrainTown offers an introductory amusement park experience. Train enthusiasts will be more than satisfied.
A lot of fun at the drive-in movies in Concord
10 thumbs up. Pile the kids into the station wagon for 5:20pm drive-in movie showings.
Holiday Outing: USS Potomac Santa Cruise in Oakland
Ride on a presidential yacht with Santa Claus and some elves. Unlimited cookies, cocoa, and views of the Oakland skyline with souvenirs.
Best holiday lights in the East Bay
We love holiday lights! Whether you stay in the car and do a “drive-by” or get out to stroll, visiting holiday light displays is a fun winter tradition.
Favorite East Bay Christmas tree lots & farms
East Bay Christmas tree lots from Alameda, Oakland, Castro Valley, Berkeley range from fast, playful, to woodsy. Choose your favorite!
Holiday outing: ZooLights at the Oakland Zoo
Hit the jackpot of lights at the Oakland Zoo. ZooLights requires admission prices even for members, but it is way cool. Santa occasionally.
Christmas tree lightings in the East Bay & San Francisco
This list of 2017 Christmas tree lightings provides options in the East Bay and beyond.