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Railroad Park

Railroad Park Hoping to get out of the house while schools are closed? Pack your clorox wipes and hand sanitizer and head to Railroad...

Local Library

Local Library Sometimes the most fun outings that I go on with my daughter are the most obvious ones. We love going to our local library...

Drive-In Movies

Drive-In Movies Question- How do you watch a new movie in theaters with a toddler/young child without feeling like you're disturbing...

Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden

Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden Growing up in the Bay Area, one of my favorite traditions was to go on a garden tour put on by the Elizabeth...

CuriOdyssey

CuriOdyssey Also within the Coyote Point Recreation Area (the same location as our last badge- Magic Mountain Playground) is a fun...

Magic Mountain Playground

Magic Mountain Playground The Magic Mountain Playground is located in the Coyote Point Recreation Area in San Mateo. We did a two for one...

Fujitsu Planetarium

Fujitsu Planetarium The Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College is one of the best places that I have taken my daughter. Tickets are...

Local Theatre

Local Theatre I will admit it, I'm a musical theatre nerd. If I could listen to Broadway soundtracks all day, I would. My daughter can...

Redwood Grove Nature Preserve

Redwood Grove Nature Preserve In the City of Los Altos, hidden behind a residential street, is a beautiful 6-acre redwood forest that you...

Happy Hollow Park and Zoo

Happy Hollow Park and Zoo Located in Kelley Park in San Jose, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo (@hhpzoo) is the perfect size for kids! Admission...

Wildwood Park

Right near downtown Saratoga, there is an adorable park that gives you the best of both worlds. It feels like you're in nature, but you...

Bay Area Discovery Museum

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is located in Sausalito, CA in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area near Fort Baker. The drive past...

Martinelli's Company Store

This is a hidden gem of an activity to do with kids (or without them- I won't judge). The Martinelli's Company Store is located in...

Muir Woods National Monument

Just North of San Francisco in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area is the Muir Woods National Monument. Admission to Muir Woods is...

Emma Prusch Farm Park

This is one of our favorite parks in the Bay Area! There is so much to do, plenty of space to run, and FREE parking. Emma Prusch Farm...