Rainy Days
Where to go on a Rainy Day with East Bay Kids
Bay Area rainy days with kids means indoor play spaces, kids museums, coffee shops, and splashing in puddles!
More Ideas for a Rainy Day
Lo’s Playtown in Benicia is Worth the Drive for Preschool Fun
This indoor playspace is a preschooler's paradise, featuring imaginative play areas, a climbing structure, and even a cozy workspace for parents.
Our Favorites at Bay Area LEGOLAND Discovery Center
The LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Milpitas is a really cool indoor playground for all LEGO builders and wannabes, especially those ages 4 to 10.
Beyond Books: More to Love from the Library
Visit your local branch for some amazing checkouts and free offerings—from power tools and baking pans to telescopes and a museum outing.
Old-School Fun at High Scores Arcade Alameda
Located on Alameda’s fun section of Park Street, High Scores has 45 game cabinets with the capability to play over 400 classic 80’s games.
iFlip Gymnastics: Open Gym & Classes in Richmond
Located near Costco in Richmond, iFlip is a gymnastics-filled wonderland for kids, offering classes, parties, and open gym.
Get Free Museum Entry with Discover & Go
Powered by our local libraries, Discover & Go gets you and your kids in free to some of our most popular museums and attractions for ...
5 Open Gyms with Drop-in Hours
If your kid is bouncing off the walls, check this list of places where that kind of thing is welcome.
Cold or Wet Day? Go Indoor Swimming
My kids love to go to an indoor swimming pool even if the weather outside is frightful. Here are some fave East Bay pools.
Where to Grab (Hip) Coffee with Kids in the East Bay
I've frequented a lot of coffee shops in Berkeley and Oakland with kids in tow, here are some of our favorites and why!
How to Find Salamanders in Wet Weather at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
Here's a mission for your little explorers and instructions on how to have a successful search for salamanders in the Oakland hills.
