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Top 5 Local Holiday Traditions

December 02, 2008

If these wonderful activities aren't already a part of your yearly Holiday festivities, I would strongly suggest adding one or two to your repertoire. Kids love doing the same thing year after year, and all of these activities would make great outings for a child to look forward to (and hey, maybe you'll even look forward to it, too!). 1) The Tilden Park Merry Go Round and  Read more...

Ice skating that doesn't require a sweater

July 29, 2008

Did you know that you can learn to ice skate without getting cold? More importantly, did you know that preschoolers can learn to skate? At Skate For Fun in Alameda, there is a special Hybrid-Ice Technology (translation: it's not actually ice) that offers the ice skating experience with a few bonus conveniences. Parents can come out on the ice with their little ones without needing to know how to  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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