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Hundreds of gnomes fill the sidewalks of Oakland, and will delight you every time. Here's where, and how to find them.

The sidewalks in North Berkeley will be bursting with color during the CHOCOLATE & CHALK ART FESTIVAL on Saturday, June 19, 2021.

Parents with pre-crawling babies: Drop by Brushstrokes Studio for a footprint-making session at a special 510 Families timeslot.

The walking paths of Knowland Park lead to spectacular views of the Bay, and if you go at the right time, you can see into ...

Give your kids a camera and get up close with one of San Francisco’s latest Instagram-worthy art experience destinations.

Oakland father and first grade teacher shares his favorite creeks for splashing, snacking, and throwing stones with his four-year old child.

Do you prefer majestic trees or volcanic geysers? We've rounded up step-by-step itineraries for a handful of National Parks.

As of April 2025, George’s Berry Farm is not open. Is it now Farmer’s Daughter? Maybe. The article that follows is from 2021. U-Pick fruit ...

Go wild at Livermore’s woodland-themed playground with charming giant flowers and interactive play features.

The Redwood Grove Playground is beautiful, discreet, and features a 20-foot slide in San Francisco's McLaren Park.

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