Parades, pancakes, festivals, & fireworks! Our Fourth of July Guide for East Bay families has it all. Sponsored by Sarah’s Science.
Half-day trip: Ardenwood Farms
When I went to Ardenwood Farms, it was a trip back in time, to a place where Laura Ingalls might have lived, without the Minnesota snow.
Alameda’s Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest this weekend
Saturday June 10th is the Alameda Sand Castle/Sculpture Contest at Crown Memorial Beach. Grab your shovels!
Reader tip: Get the Ride & Slide Pass for all the fun
Get a Six Flags Ride & Slide Combo Pass for a full summer of admission to both Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo AND Concord’s Waterworld.
East Bay Summer Outdoor Movie Round-Up
If your kids can stay up well past 9pm, there are a few outdoor movies you can see for FREE. Most start around 8:15-8:45ish. BYO blankets.
A Parent’s Guide to 6 Bay Area Waterparks
Your guide to Bay Area waterparks; find the one that works best for your family. From water slide junkies to sprayground newbies, we love ya!
Bay Area Book Festival is June 3-4
If your idea of paradise is a bookstore, mark your calendar for the Bay Area Book Festival, which will take place on June 3-4 in Downtown Berkeley.
Bay Area Maker Faire this weekend in San Mateo
If you are a crafter, builder, or tinkerer, this event is for you and your curious kids. The Bay Area Maker Faire is unforgettable fun.
Biking with East Bay kids on the Bay Bridge
My husband Alec took our big boys to ride bicycles on the Eastern span of the Bay Bridge. For a pretty flat course, the views are stunning.
Sports and Outdoors Camps for East Bay kids
A round-up of sports and outdoors camps in the East Bay: soccer, basketball, baseball, gymnastics, tennis, and more!
It’s that time of the year: May is Bike Month
Bike to School day is May 11 and is lots of fun; the message is to get more kids riding for fun and transit. Put on your helmet.
Park profile: Astro Tot Lot at Lake Merritt
Right next to the Lakeview Library in Oakland, you will find Astro Tot Lot now open. Lake Merritt makes for a scenic playground with all new equipment.
Hike to pancake breakfast at West Point Inn
Pancake hike was totally worth it! I tried to savor the perfect weather, these sweet children, and the epic view because I may never get to do that again.
Cal Day fun for your little bear
Cal Day is a terrific opportunity to for the East Bay families to get a taste of the world class university in our backyard with FREE classes & games on campus.
Staycation guide to Bay Area beaches
Bay Area beaches are perfect for a mini getaway or daytrip. Here are some of our favorites with links to full descriptions.