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Trick-or-treating in Berkeley

by Heather Gibbs Flett

October 28, 2008

Unfortunately (for me!), I have not yet taken my kids trick-or-treating . But I really really want to and I have costumes all lined up, for us and for everyone else under age five. I'm counting on this to be my lucky year though so I've scoped out some good neighborhoods and errr...ummm.... retail or civic alternatives and I'm prepared to share. Fourth Street Shops : noon to 6pm, face-painting,  Read more...

A great weekend for a Pumpkin Patch

by Heather Gibbs Flett

October 24, 2008

Drive on out past Walnut Creek to Clayton Valley Farms for a great selection of pumpkins and a fall-themed play area. Why? Why drive all the way out there?! Let me count the ways: So much fun in a hay tunnel. If the kiddo gets scared, maybe you can catch a moment of peace just you. I did. Pumpkins are a good price. For reals, we got a large one for $12 and an assortment of small ones too. Lima  Read more...

Party like it's the week before Halloween

by Whitney Moss

October 21, 2008

My son's birthday is October 29th, so his birthday party is always going to have a black and orange cast hanging over it. In a good way, we think. The party will start in our backyard, but we very well may head to one of the highlights of our neighborhood during the month of October: Monterey Market. The pumpkins at Monterey Market are piled high on bales of hay and platforms that start a few  Read more...

Halloween tips for (parents of) children with disabilities

by Heather Gibbs Flett

October 02, 2008

Dr. Scott Barkin, Executive Director and Gina Maranga, Director of Program Operations at Block Institute in Brooklyn, NY offered to answer a few of our savvy questions providing both tips to parents of children with disabilities and also pointers for those of us with children in the very early phases of developing sensitivity. HGF: What tips do you have for parents of developmentally  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in oakland

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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