Fairy Winterland is takes over Children’s Fairyland December 14 – 23 with lights, treats, a Nutcracker puppet show, and Santa Claus!
Outdoors
Winter Day Trip: Snow on the Farm in Lathrop, CA
Dell’Osso Family Farm hosts a seasonal man-made sledding hill, an ice rink, a zip line, and in the evening, a holiday light experience.
Dazzling outing: Alameda Lantern Light Festival
The family-friendly Alameda Lantern Light Festival is being held at the fairgrounds in Pleasanton, Thursdays through Sundays, now until January 20.
5 snow play outings for Bay Area families
Snow adventures for young families. Skip the lifts, five options for exploring by foot or snowshoes.
Holiday outing: Lake Merritt water sleighs and caroling
This December, families can ride a “water sleigh” on Lake Merritt complete with Christmas carols for a special holiday treat. Rides are $8 per person.
Oakland Parks and Playgrounds
Best free thing to do with kids in Oakland? A playground or park! Stay as long or short as you like.
Leland Snow Play: Tubing fun for all ages
At Leland Snow Play, tickets allow you to ride tubes down a man-made hill as many times as you like, all-day access or for a two-hour ticket. Dec & Jan only
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.
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!
Best places to take kids in Hayward, CA
We just love Hayward for families and young children and here are some of the BEST places to go including Sulphur Creek, Kennedy Park & lots more!
