Best Things to Do With Kids in November
What starts off with a candy hangover and ends up on Santa's lap? Yes, November is here and it is bursting with family fun!
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Fri November 29, 2024, Holiday Tree Lighting Festivities at South Shore Center, Center CourtMon December 2, 2024, Stroll Holiday Lights at Fourth Street at Fourth Street ShopsSat December 7, 2024, Cuenta Cuentos Spanish Storytime at Escuela Bilingue Internacional (lower school)
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Family Fun in the East Bay
Best Bay Area Christmas Events for Families
Your Christmas planner of family-friendly Bay Area Christmas event picks for toddlers to teens.
Sensory-Friendly Santa Claus Visits
Find special times and places where Santa will be available for special needs children.
Ticket Alert: Dec. 14 to 30: Fairy Winterland at Children’s Fairyland
Fairy Winterland is takes over Children's Fairyland Dec. 14 - 30 with crafts, treats, a puppet show, and Santa Claus!
10+ Free Holiday Happenings at Alameda South Shore Center
Beginning with a tree lighting Nov. 29 through Christmas Eve, your family can visit Santa Claus and see holiday movies outdoors.
Free and Cheap Activities Scheduled This Month
Free and Cheap activities for your family this month. Some of the best things in life are FREE, right? Now go do them with your ...
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay This Weekend: Nov 23-24
What’s fun this weekend with kids? We hand-picked top 10 events for entire family to enjoy. Read our weekend planner for inspiration!
Favorite East Bay Christmas Tree Lots & Farms
East Bay Christmas tree lots from Alameda, Oakland, Castro Valley, Berkeley range from fast, playful, to woodsy. Choose your favorite!
Black Pine Circle School Nurtures Intellectual Curiosity for Grades K-8
Read about Black Pine Circle School in Berkeley - a place where children learn to be curious and compassionate.
12 Family Camps Within Driving Distance of the Bay Area
Family Camp is a terrific blend of outdoorsy fun and vacation. Usually, you bring your bedding and sleep in a modest cabin; meals and family ...
Nature-Based Playgroups and Classes in the East Bay
Enjoy our list of East Bay nature playgroups and classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Go a little wild!
Visit with Black Santa in Oakland & More
Find Black Santa Claus for photos in Oakland from Nov. 23 through Christmas Eve.
5+ Family-Friendly Turkey Trots
Turkey trots we love for families and where to play afterward. Here are five we like in the East Bay
Best Christmas Lights in the East Bay
We love holiday lights! Whether you stay in the car and do a "drive-by" or get out to stroll, East Bay Christmas light displays are ...
Ticket Alert: Holiday Shows at the SF Symphony
Experience a symphonic celebration of music and Christmastime at the SF Symphony with your whole family. Book tickets now.
99 Kid-friendly Restaurants in the East Bay
99 kid-friendly restaurants to check out in Oakland and Berkeley from Breakfast for dinner to Mexican, Pizza, Asian, Diners, and lots more!
Where to Take Kids Ice Skating in the Bay Area
During the winter season temporary ice skating rinks are set up throughout the Bay Area, making ice skating more accessible than ever.
Christmas Tree Lightings in the East Bay & San Francisco
This list of Christmas tree lightings provides festive options for families in the East Bay and beyond.
Where to Get Photos with Santa in the East Bay
Where to get your Santa photos in the East Bay, Oakland, Alameda, or Berkeley and our nearby vicinity all month long.
Thanksgiving Dinner To Go Options for East Bay Families
Want to cut back on some (or all) of the cooking for Thanksgiving? Order ahead from these East Bay favorites.
Performances at Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall: A Guide for Families
Cal Performance's family-friendly lineup at Zellerbach Hall makes planning a special outing a cinch. Adults will appreciate the East Bay location!
Discounts for East Bay Families
- Oakland Aviation Museum. Save 60% on admission to this exciting, kid-approved aircraft experience.
- Save on Disneyland tix. Disneyland Resorts at best prices through our affiliate, Get Away Today.
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For parents looking for more fun with their kids in the East Bay, this is your online guide. You’ll find free and cheap activities for babies and kids in Oakland, Berkeley and surrounding areas.
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– Heather & Whitney
