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Most recent articles
Berkeley Park Profile: Cedar-Rose Park
Cedar-Rose Park in North Berkeley has a little fenced-in tot lot, wide open field, and big kid playground making it a great option for mixed ...
Black History Month for Kids and Families in the Bay Area
Celebrate with storytimes, dance performances, and a parade! We'll be adding new kid-friendly Black History Month activities all month.
Cheer on the Oakland Spiders Ultimate Disc Team
The Oakland Spiders are our local Ultimate Disc team and they play here in Oakland with a kids' zone. Kids 12 + under are FREE.
Pixieland for Pint-sized Adventures in Concord
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 ...
{510} Family Faves with Berkeley Minimalist Mom Shira Gill
Four tips for East Bay parents from a local parent who values experiences over things.
East Bay Father’s Day Guide
Looking for things to do on Father's Day in Oakland? Here are some local-ish ideas for treating, entertaining, and celebrating Dad.
Best Pizza in the East Bay for Families
50 favorite East Bay pizza places beloved by kids & families sliced up by type of crust including 10 for half-baked!
Kid-Friendly OMCA: Oakland Museum of California
Children under 12 are free. Kid-friendly exhibits and beautiful gardens make the Oakland Museum of California a win for families.
Urban Air Adventure Park Massive Indoor Play Space
It has everything: obstacle courses, trampolines, a 35-foot vertical playground, ceiling zip line, ropes course, climbing wall, and laser tag
Giddy-up! Lunar New Year at Fairyland
Come to the party: lion dances, lucky crafts, delicious eats, and rhythmic beats promise plenty of good fortune and fun.
