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Meet a Giant Furry Cow & a Zonkey at American Made Miniatures Farm
Located in Petaluma, American Made Miniatures Farm Sanctuary is incredible, your kids will beg to revisit for years to come. I brought 6 kids.
Dirt World: Richmond’s Free Public BMX Bike Park
The first bike park in the 510, Dirt World is a 2-acre public bicycle terrain park currently under development on the Richmond Greenway in Richmond.
Free Park Passes for Fourth Graders
Hey fourth graders! See natural wonders and historic sites in California and beyond for free. Two very cool initiatives—one federal and one state—to get all ...
Ruth Bancroft Garden is a Desert Wonderland
A visit to Ruth Bancroft Garden is like being transported to the desert with its amazing collection of succulents, cacti, and low-water plants.
30 Outdoor Things to Do With Bay Area Kids
30 outdoor destinations for families from archery, sailing, fruit picking, to hiking. Never run out of ideas to get your kids playing outside!
Sweeney Open Space Park: Fab Playground in Alameda
Four tiers of rope climbing; a super-sized interactive chime instrument; an extra-wide slide with an AstroTurf-protected landing at the base; and, a zip-line with seat ...
Quarter Day Trip: Go Up The Campanile at UC Berkeley
Ascending the clock and bell tower in Berkeley is a kid-friendly adventure available to you for a few dollars. Time your visit to enjoy or ...
Dinner on The Table: My Family and GreenChef
Starting in September 2021, and continuing weekly ever since, my family of 4* has been trying and mostly loving the meals from GreenChef.
SingJam: All Ages, Drop-In Music Events
Drop into the next SingJam event. The sessions take place in Berkeley and offer music development in an outdoor setting.
Day Trip to Di Rosa: Kid-Friendly Art Museum in Wine Country
Wine country, art museum—these things may not initially strike you as family-friendly, but they totally are. Trust me on this one!
