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Earth Day Activities for East Bay Families
Ideas for outdoor celebrations and volunteer opportunities for families this Earth Day, April 22 and the weekend before and after.
Lucky Strike: Family Bowling in Alameda
Lucky Strike, a modern bowling alley in Alameda, caters to families by offering bumper bowling, ramps, an arcade, and kid-friendly food.
15 Berkeley Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
Top kid-friendly Berkeley patio restaurants with outdoor seating where the noises disappear and the crumbs bounce away.
Ticket Alert: Golden State Storm Women’s Tackle Football
Join the Golden State Storm’s inaugural season (pro women’s tackle football) with its welcoming, family-friendly vibe. Use our discount code!
Good Free Fun: The East Bay Vivarium
East Bay Vivarium has it all: Cute turtles swimming in tanks, giant tortoises munching on lettuce, tiny lizards, boas, enormous pythons, and more.
Golden Gate Park, Koret Children’s Playground and Carousel
Koret Playground at Golden Gate Park has a mix of nostalgic features I loved as a child (cement slide, carousel) plus newer playground structures.
The Best Places in Piedmont, CA to Go With Kids
How to have the most fun with kids in Piedmont (fully surrounded by Oakland) and the main commercial street nearby, Piedmont Avenue.
Alameda’s Sand Castle & Sculpture Contest is June 20
Saturday, June 20 is the Alameda Sand Castle/Sculpture Contest at Crown Memorial Beach. Grab your shovels!
Favorite East Bay Milkshake Spots
My favorite milkshakes from Oakland and San Pablo to Walnut Creek include organic, vegan, and extremely delicious flavors. Drink it in your car!
Easter Egg Hunts & Activities for East Bay Families
Easter in the East Bay is filled with fun free carnivals and community egg hunts, too. Don't miss out with the help of our guide.
