From November through February, observant hikers can find colonies of thousands of ladybugs right here in Oakland. Find out how!
Parks & Playgrounds
The San Francisco Zoo is Full of Surprises
The San Francisco Zoo is open every day and is a terrific day trip for East Bay families. Save with your Oakland Zoo membership.
Christie Park at Emeryville’s Public Market
Christie Park is open at Emeryville’s Public Market, and you’re going to love its ocean themed play structure and closeness to the Public Market.
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What’s Open on Christmas?
Movies, art, music, cycling, hiking secret stairs, and watching penguins — lots of fun choices for families on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve!
Ten Special Things to do at the SF Zoo
From Gorillas to Penguins and back through on the historic train, the San Francisco Zoo has a lot to offer families. Oakland Zoo members save big, too.
Best Places to Take Kids in Oakland’s Grand Lake Neighborhood
Nestled in the Northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt is the quaint, and easygoing Grand Lake neighborhood with so many places to push a stroller.
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Lake Chabot Regional Park: Trails, Boats, and BBQs
Lake Chabot park has hiking trails, boating, picnicking, hiking, and biking. An on-site cafe sells fishing bait and licenses, food, and drinks.
CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point: a Super Half-day Trip with a Toddler
CuriOdyssey is a science playground and zoo best suited for the smallest children at Coyote Point in San Mateo. It is easy to see the highlights quickly.
50 Things to Do with Bay Area Kids When School is Closed
Wondering what to do when school is out? Take one of these 50 fantastic Bay Area ideas and build your day around it.
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Park Profile: Jewel’s Terrace Park (Albany)
Jewel’s Terrace Park has two playgrounds, large grassy field, tennis courts, basketball court, picnic tables, and a BBQ grill.
