Outdoor spots to take kids after — or during — a rainy day in the East Bay.
Outdoors
Tubing and Sledding near the Bay Area
Where to go tubing near the Bay Area.
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.
Park profile: Montclair Park
The Montclair Park in Oakland is a fantastic park for kids of all ages. There are two playground areas for different ages and both are clean.
Berkeley Parks and Playgrounds
Discover a new-to-you playground in Berkeley! If we missed your favorite, please comment below!
Soda Springs: Tubing and first-time skiing
Fun and easy for first-time skiers or those who just want to play in the snow!
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.
Redwood Regional Park: How to search for salamanders in wet weather
Here’s a mission for your little explorers and instructions on how to have a successful hunt for salamanders in the Oakland hills.
Lunar New Year events are family-friendly and fun
As the Year of the Pig approaches, a handful of Lunar New Year celebrations pop up around the Bay Area. Here are some places to take your children
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!
