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Reader tip: Infant CPR classes in Oakland
Infant/Child CPR classes (in English or Spanish) are taught monthly at the Summit Campus Health Education Center in Oakland for $35/person (some discounts apply) Learn ...
Field Trip to the Hills and Tunnels of Black Diamond Mines
Thank you to Annie Burke sharing her terrific tips for exploring Black Diamond Mines with kids in tow. There’s something cool about exploring an ...
Go Outside with Kids, Really Outside
Feeling quite tired of playgrounds (I hear you!), Berkeley mom of two Annie Burke started taking her family and friends out to some less-traveled parks ...
Easy camping trip: Family camping in Oakland
Easy Oakland camping trip for families on 6/30! Campsites in Chabot Regional Park are deep in the park but, in less than half an hour, ...
The COOP in Pleasanton is now closed
The COOP Pleasanton is a clean, modern indoor play space perfect for preschoolers with full espresso bar, wifi, and magazines for the parents.
Oakland Mural Festival now through May 19th
The Jack London District of Oakland will be hosting this year's Bay Area Mural Festival all week with a big celebration culminating in Jack London ...
Drop-in maker space for the youngest creators
At Junior Center for Art & Science, a new youth maker space equips young innovators to create from low-tech, creativity-inspiring materials.
Reader tip: Picante has easy pickup!
Picante ended their popular curbside pickup service in favor of brief parking and running in. Good but not as good. Apparently this is safer.
Celebrate National Taco Day any day
Celebrate #NationalTacoDay every day! Taco Tuesday (and any other day of the week) is a perfect time for Mexican food for families.
{510} Family Faves with Outdoors Advocate Annie Burke
Annie Burke loves to take her children outside into the parks, seashore, and nature In the Bay Area. Get your fingernails dirty.
