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Out & About: Family-Friendly Bay Area Beaches
Summer's not over yet! Maximize your last few weeks with a visit (or three) to one of these Bay Area beaches, where the temps may actually climb high enough to take a dip in the water. Stef Tousignant has a few ideas to get you out of the city and p... read more
Out & About Lil' Kid: Sonoma
Happy Monday, readers! After a brief hiatus (sick toddlers wait for no blog!), we are back with Stephanie AuWerter's perfect antidote to the freezing winds sweeping through our fair city: a a kid-friendly day trip just 40 miles north to the sunny and charming town of Sonoma. read more
Out & About First Person: Stern Grove
My six year old daughter and three year old son are home with me all summer. No camp, no preschool. And now it is mid-July and we are a little tired of each other. We need to do some new things, and we need someone new to tell us what... read more
GGMG Big Play Date: Imagination Playhouse
Calling all parents with kids 5 and under! Looking for something to occupy the kids after nap, or burn off their late-day energy? Back by popular demand, GGMG is hosting another Big Play Date at Imagination Playhouse (5628 Geary Boulevard). Please join us on Sunday, July 22 from 3-6PM for a private par... read more
Out & About: Kid-Friendly Road Races
Got a little one who runs circles around you? Point that kiddo towards a finish line instead! Wee ones are welcome at many family-friendly runs around the Bay this summer and fall. Stephanie AuWerter has a few top picks to consider: Lace up your shoes for The Color Run 5K... read more
Out & About: the Flower Piano at the San Francisco Botanical Garden
Happy Independence Day to all! With summer fully underway, the Flower Piano at the San Francisco Botanical Garden is back in action from July 5-16th. In a nutshell, parents: you MUST go. This is the absolute kid-friendliest of the kid-friendly events here in the city. Our own Beth Ryan has... read more
Out & About: Secret Spots and Hidden Gems in Golden Gate Park
As a San Francisco parent, you probably think you’ve seen and done everything that could be remotely interesting to a kid in Golden Gate Park. Think again! Check out Shaheen Bilgrami's recommendations for lesser-known places to visit and things to see in the park this summer, ranging from the ‘hidde... read more
Out & About Lil' Kid: The Cable Cars
With a holiday week upon us, why let the tourists have all the fun? San Francisco’s three cable car lines have serious kid appeal: steep hills, noisy clanging, and a thrilling lack of seatbelts. If you've been waiting to take the kids on board, check out Stephanie AuWerter's tips for... read more
Out & About: Adventure Parks
Summer has officially arrived, and a family adventure is the perfect way to truly embrace the season. Check out Shaheen Bilgrami's selection of both well-known and under-the-radar Bay Area parks and play spaces to liven up your week (or weekend)! read more
Out & About: Transportation Museums
Have a kid who's always focused on the journey? Indulge your transportation-obsessed little one with a visit to an entire museum dedicated to getting around. Megan Bushnell shares some top picks, most of which are free to explore! read more
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