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Out & About: Urban Gardening
It may not seem like it right now, but the sun IS coming back next week! What better way to make use of all this newly irrigated soil than to dig in the mud and grow something? If you don’t have a backyard, or even if you just don’t wa... read more
Out & About: Giving Back and Gaining Empathy
The driving rain and wintry temps here in the Bay Area are reminding us here at City Blocks to be grateful for our warm homes, cozy clothing, and hot meals. What better way to connect our children with this gratitude than to give back to those less fortunate? GGMG Magazine... read more
Mom Docent: The Russian Bride's Attire
Tomorrow brings another free day at the de Young and Legion of Honor, and another chance to bring your kids to see some awesome art. Read this, and then head over to the Legion to introduce your kids to a gaggle of well-dressed Russian ladies. (Side note: On December 1, the de Yo... read more
Out & About: There's no Place Like the Bay Area for the Holidays
The holiday season is officially in full swing! If you want to make this a December to Remember, have we got the resource for you: local father of three children three and under, San Francisco native, and World's Biggest Fan of holiday cheer, Trevor McNeil, is the mastermind behind this... read more
Mom Docent: A Beginner's Guide to the de Young and Legion of Honor, on Free Days and Beyond
The DeYoung Museum and Legion of Honor Museum offer free entry the first Tuesday of every month. For some, fine art museums can seem rather intimidating. But I promise you, as a regular visitor, these are friendly places where all are welcome! And while these museums are not necessarily “child-friendly” in t... read more
Mom Docent: A Quiet Retreat to the Botanical Garden Library and Terrace
There's no time to read the plaques while tending to the herd! Enter Mom Docent, a new City Blocks series that will be full of stories, tips, and suggested activities for Bay Area sites, museums, paintings, and public works of art. Each entry is intended to be read before heading... read more
Lazy Day: A Pumpkin Patch for Tired Parents
There are a lot of amazing Pumpkin Patches in the area. But it’s all fun and games (and pumpkin cannons and farm animals) until you have to fight your way back to the city in stand-still traffic coming north on Highway 1 at 3:55pm on a Sunday. May I humbly subm... read more
Mom Docent: USS Hornet
There's no time to read the plaques while tending to the herd! Enter Mom Docent, a new City Blocks series that will be full of stories, tips, and suggested activities for Bay Area sites, museums, paintings, and public works of art. Each entry is intended to be read before heading... read more
Out & About Lil’ Kid: Bernal Heights
As we all settle into our fall routines, let's not forget an easy way to mix things up when a free day comes our way: exploring a different neighborhood in the city, or just venturing to a new spot around the corner. In today's Out & About, Yanina Markova shares... read more
Out & About: Bay Area Telescope Viewing
No need to limit kids' learning experiences to school hours! Several Bay Area organizations offer telescope viewing to the public so stargazers of all ages can get a close-up view of gleaming planets, luminous moons, and twinkling stars. Pro tip: telescope viewing starts when the sky is dark, so go o... read more
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