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Indoor Ice Skating in Oakland at Oakland Ice
In downtown Oakland, where parking is abundant on weekends, the Oakland Ice Center offers public skating sessions for those who dare to try it.
Introducing The Merola Opera Program in San Francisco
Merola Opera offers an approachable, affordable program that showcases young opera singers at the start of their careers.
Drive-Through Coffee = Rookie Parents’ BFF
Iced or hot, drive-through coffee is a parent's best friend. But you have to know where to look. The East Bay hides them away.
Top 3 Family-Friendly Bike Rides in Alameda
Biking is the best way to experience the city of Alameda with your kids. Cross the island on a bike via clearly-marked bike routes. Here ...
Best Places to Take Kids in Oakland’s Montclair Village
Montclair Village is packed with family-friendly restaurants, activities, and shopping. Here are 21 favorite places to go with little ones of all ages.
Dell’Osso Family Farm Pumpkin Patch & Massive Corn Maze
Dell'Osso Family Farm is open for spooky fun in the pumpkin patch with an epic corn maze. I went with 3 kids under age 7 ...
Headlands Brewing For Outdoor Dining or a Quick Date
This Berkeley taproom and beer garden, located on Gilman Street, features Headlands’ own brand of craft beers as well as food and a kids' play ...
Favorite Bay Area Donuts and Doughnuts
From El Cerrito to Downtown Oakland to San Francisco, here are our favorite Bay Area donuts (and doughnuts!)
Indoor Playspace in Alameda: Swings and Wings
A place for toddler activities, equipped with sensory toys, inflatables, and lots of swings, located in Alameda open for drop-in play.
Sweet Hike: Fairy Houses Galore in Point Richmond
I explored the magical fairy houses that make up Little Point Richmond of Washington Avenue with my children, age 2 to 8, and we were ...
