We love holiday lights! Whether you stay in the car and do a “drive-by” or get out to stroll, visiting holiday light displays is a fun winter tradition.
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Christmas Tea in the Bay Area: a family tradition
Christmas Tea in San Francisco and the East Bay makes a lovely — often expensive — holiday tradition for families. We break it down from near to far.
Walnut Creek ice skating rink
Walnut Creek Ice skating rink is open seasonally starting November 11 through January 16. Kids under 3 are FREE. Adult tix $12 to $15.
Christmas tree lightings in the East Bay & San Francisco
This list of 2018 Christmas tree lightings provides options in the East Bay and beyond.
Park Profile: San Lorenzo Community Park
San Lorenzo Community Park is a true East Bay gem: Duck pond, massive play structure, paths, basketball courts, picnic areas.
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.
Free and Cheap this month
Free and Cheap activities for your family this month. Some of the best things in life are FREE, right? Now go do them with your kids in the East Bay already.
Ticket Alert: Museum of Ice Cream in SF runs through December
Best date night ever? Dinner in SF and a stroll through the Museum of Ice Cream. But only if you plan ahead.
Children’s Creativity Museum in San Francisco
The Children’s Creativity Museum, located next to Yerba Buena Gardens, is a hands-on, multimedia art and technology experience best for kids over 5.
Our favorite Bay Area donuts and doughnuts
From El Cerrito to Downtown Oakland to San Francisco, here are our favorite Bay Area donuts (and doughnuts!)
