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What is Kiddie Koncierge?
Kiddie Koncierge is the SF Bay
Area's premier resource for fun,
interesting, unique, and
creative kids activities.
We provide recommendations,
reviews, and resources on all
sorts of fun things to do in San
Francisco, Berkeley/Oakland,
San Jose, Marin, and beyond!
Kiddie Koncierge is the SF Bay
Area's premier resource for fun,
interesting, unique, and
creative kids activities.
We provide recommendations,
reviews, and resources on all
sorts of fun things to do in San
Francisco, Berkeley/Oakland,
San Jose, Marin, and beyond!
Kiddie Koncierge: Resources - Attractions - E. Bay
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Resources: Attractions-East Bay
East Bay
Museums
Alameda Museum, Alameda
http://www.alamedamuseum.org/
Alameda Naval Air Museum, Alameda
http://www.alamedanavalairmuseum.com
Ardenwood Historic Farm, Fremont
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/ardenwood
Benicia Historical Museum at the Camel Barns, Benicia
http://www.beniciahistoricalmuseum.org/
Berkeley Museum of Art/PFA, Berkeley
www.bampfa.berkeley.edu/
Blackhawk Museum, Danville
http://www.blackhawkauto.org/
Borges Ranch, Walnut Creek
1035 Castle Rock Road, about 1/2 mile past Northgate High
School.
http://www.walnut-creek.org/about/visiting_us/borges_ranch.
asp
If you or your kids are not one of thousands of Bay Area kids who
have visited this special place, they open it up on the 4th Saturday
of every month for guided tours. This is the former ranch of a
Walnut Creek pioneer and includes a blacksmith shop, farm
equipment displays, lots of goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, and
cattle cared for by the local 4-H, and a seasonal pond. Details on
the farm, a map, school/group info can be found at the above link.
Chabot Space and Science Center,Oakland
chabotspace.org/
Chabot, in the Oakland Hills has something for everyone from
hands-on demonstrations and interactive learning stations to a
first-class planetarium, observatory, and an IMAX theater. As one
might imagine, it is largely geared towards space and the
exploration thereof, but that definition does not do it justice. There
is also a kids area for kids under around 10 or so where they can
do projects, dress up, and play.
Crab Cove Visitors Center, Alameda
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/vc/crab_cove
East Contra Costa Historical Society and Museum, Brentwood
http://www.theschoolbell.com/history/
Golden State Model Railroad Museum, Point Richmond
http://www.gsmrm.org/
Habitot Children's Museum, Berkeley
http://www.habitot.org
Geared towards the kindergarten and below set, this place is a
great play and exploration space. The kids can learn about wind,
goo, water, and play in a giant habitrail, dress up, and much
more. It is a safe, fun environment.
Hayward Area Historical Society Museum, Hayward
http://www.haywardareahistory.org/
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, Hayward
4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward
(510) 670-7270
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 P.M. Saturday and Sunday ONLY
http://www.haywardrec.org/hayshore.html
A great place for learning about the sea creatures that inhabit the
bay. Every weekend come by for leopard shark feedings and other
special programs for visitors of all ages.
Judah L. Magnes Museum, Berkeley
http://www.magnes.org/
Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley
http://www.lhs.berkeley.edu
LHS is all about hands-on. While it may pale in scale to the
Exploratorium, it accomplishes many of the same goals: making
science fun, accessible, and exciting. The exhibits upstairs
include travelling and staff-designed shows and the downstairs
features very popular science and nature classes and camps.
Outdoors there are stunning views of SF as well as life-sized and
over sized whales and DNA that the kids can play on. The place is
also popular for birthday parties.
Lindsay Wildlife Museum, Walnut Creek
http://www.wildlife-museum.org
Lindsay has a number of things going for it besides being simply
a place to see local fauna up close. It has a GREAT playground in
back along with expansive fields to run around in. It has great
classes and camps. But it also has areas for kids to play and
explore. They can learn how insects are structured, they can see
up close the various habitats around the home where animals
live, they can touch and feel various animal bits and have access
to a decent reference library. In the main area, the staff maintain a
collection of local animals from owls to raccoons to mountain
lions and coyotes.
Lucky Ju-Ju Pinball Museum, Alameda
http://www.ujuju.com/
You know, you just have to visit this place. It is home to all sorts of
vintage pinball machines (operational) and some incredible local
art.
Mount Diablo Interpretive Association
http://www.mdia.org/
Museum of Children's Art,Oakland
http://www.mocha.org/
Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/
Niles Canyon Railway, Fremont and Pleasanton
www.ncry.org
Niles Depot Museum, Fremont
http://nilesdepot.org
Oakland Aviation Museum (Formerly Western Aerospace
Museum, Oakland
www.oaklandaviationmuseum.org
Oakland Museum of California, Oakland
http://www.museumca.org/
Pardee Home Museum, Oakland
http://www.pardeehome.org/
Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of
California, Berkeley
http://hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu/
Playland Not-At-The-Beach, El Cerrito
10979 San Pablo Ave. , El Cerrito
http://www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org/index.htm
Playland-Not-at-the-Beach is a museum of fun for every age
group. Visit and explore the amazing array of attractions
celebrating America ’s bygone amusements. Playland has over
25 Pinball Machines set on FREE play, classic carnival games
(where you win prizes), live magic shows, miniature circuses, side
show attractions, penny arcades and much more. Playland is
available for birthday parties and events.
Smith, C. E., Museum of Anthropology, California State
University, East Bay
http://class.csueastbay.edu/anthropologymuseum/Home_Page.
php
USS Hornet Museum, Alameda
http://www.uss-hornet.org
Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, Vallejo
http://www.vallejomuseum.org/
Amusement
Albany Bowl, Albany
http://albanybowl.biz
Open 7 days a week
Mon - Tues, and Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.,
Weds - Thur and Sundays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
This is a great rainy day place to go (and even some sunny days)
with kids. They have all sorts of promotions like $1 games on
Thursday and Fridays (shoe rental is extra). Check the website for
details.
Among the many nice features are automatic bumpers that pop up
when a bumper-requiring bowler's frame comes up, automatic
scoring, and fun graphics. This is also a wonderful place for
birthday parties!
Children's Fairyland,Oakland
http://www.fairyland.org/
Fairyland is a very sweet place along Lake Merritt in Oakland. It is
probably best suited for children in Kindergarten and younger.
That being said, it is wonderful with areas to explore, animals to
see, story-themed attractions, and a steady stream of musical,
dramatic,and cultural events and other top-notch kids
entertainment on weekends. If you have young kids, it is worth the
visit.
Fentons Creamery Arctic Tours, Oakland
11:00 a.m. everyday excluding Sunday
Cost $3.95-12.95
http://fentonscreamery.com/documents/arctic_tour_card_final.
pdf
Call (510) 658-8500 (Oakland) or (707) 469-7200 (Nut Tree) for
reservations
Email: Tour@fentonscreamery.com
High Scores Arcade
1414 Park Street, Alameda
Weds- Sunday
www.highscoresarcade.com
The Jungle, Concord
http://www.thejunglefun.com/index.html
Niles Canyon Railway, Fremont
http://www.ncry.org/
Oakland Zoo, Oakland
http://www.oaklandzoo.org/
One of our favorite zoos. The exhibits are well-designed and fairly
close together and the animals are healthy and happy. There is a
small amusement park on the grounds with kiddie rides and a
train, but the animals are why you go of course. Going in the early
morning is best since the animals are at their friskiest.
Pixie Playland, Concord
www.pixieland.com/
Studio Grow, Berkeley and Concord
http://www.studiogrow.com/
Geared for the pre-school child, Studio Grow is a drop-in space
where kids and their parents can either explore on their own or
take part in organized play and musical activities.
Favorite Parks
Adventure Playground, Berkeley Marins
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13028
Aquatic Park, Berkeley
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=12016
Frog Park, Rockridge
http://www.frogpark.org/
Lafayette Reservoir, Lafayette
http://www.ebmud.
com/services/recreation/east_bay/lafayette/default.htm
Lake Temescal, Oakland
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/temescal
Larkey Park, Walnut Creek
Buena Vista and First Avenue, Walnut Creek
Point Pinole, Pinole
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/pt_pinole
Tilden Park, Berkeley
Tilden Park is more than just an open space. It has a wide range
of great activities for kids and the entire family. Some highlights:
- The Little Farm and Environmental Education Center
- Steam Trains
- Lake Anza
- Carousel, and
- Lots and lots of trails including a well-paved bike path at
Inspiration Point.
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden
BACK
East Bay
Museums
Alameda Museum, Alameda
http://www.alamedamuseum.org/
Alameda Naval Air Museum, Alameda
http://www.alamedanavalairmuseum.com
Ardenwood Historic Farm, Fremont
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/ardenwood
Benicia Historical Museum at the Camel Barns, Benicia
http://www.beniciahistoricalmuseum.org/
Berkeley Museum of Art/PFA, Berkeley
www.bampfa.berkeley.edu/
Blackhawk Museum, Danville
http://www.blackhawkauto.org/
Borges Ranch, Walnut Creek
1035 Castle Rock Road, about 1/2 mile past Northgate High
School.
http://www.walnut-creek.org/about/visiting_us/borges_ranch.
asp
If you or your kids are not one of thousands of Bay Area kids who
have visited this special place, they open it up on the 4th Saturday
of every month for guided tours. This is the former ranch of a
Walnut Creek pioneer and includes a blacksmith shop, farm
equipment displays, lots of goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, and
cattle cared for by the local 4-H, and a seasonal pond. Details on
the farm, a map, school/group info can be found at the above link.
Chabot Space and Science Center,Oakland
chabotspace.org/
Chabot, in the Oakland Hills has something for everyone from
hands-on demonstrations and interactive learning stations to a
first-class planetarium, observatory, and an IMAX theater. As one
might imagine, it is largely geared towards space and the
exploration thereof, but that definition does not do it justice. There
is also a kids area for kids under around 10 or so where they can
do projects, dress up, and play.
Crab Cove Visitors Center, Alameda
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/vc/crab_cove
East Contra Costa Historical Society and Museum, Brentwood
http://www.theschoolbell.com/history/
Golden State Model Railroad Museum, Point Richmond
http://www.gsmrm.org/
Habitot Children's Museum, Berkeley
http://www.habitot.org
Geared towards the kindergarten and below set, this place is a
great play and exploration space. The kids can learn about wind,
goo, water, and play in a giant habitrail, dress up, and much
more. It is a safe, fun environment.
Hayward Area Historical Society Museum, Hayward
http://www.haywardareahistory.org/
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, Hayward
4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward
(510) 670-7270
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 P.M. Saturday and Sunday ONLY
http://www.haywardrec.org/hayshore.html
A great place for learning about the sea creatures that inhabit the
bay. Every weekend come by for leopard shark feedings and other
special programs for visitors of all ages.
Judah L. Magnes Museum, Berkeley
http://www.magnes.org/
Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley
http://www.lhs.berkeley.edu
LHS is all about hands-on. While it may pale in scale to the
Exploratorium, it accomplishes many of the same goals: making
science fun, accessible, and exciting. The exhibits upstairs
include travelling and staff-designed shows and the downstairs
features very popular science and nature classes and camps.
Outdoors there are stunning views of SF as well as life-sized and
over sized whales and DNA that the kids can play on. The place is
also popular for birthday parties.
Lindsay Wildlife Museum, Walnut Creek
http://www.wildlife-museum.org
Lindsay has a number of things going for it besides being simply
a place to see local fauna up close. It has a GREAT playground in
back along with expansive fields to run around in. It has great
classes and camps. But it also has areas for kids to play and
explore. They can learn how insects are structured, they can see
up close the various habitats around the home where animals
live, they can touch and feel various animal bits and have access
to a decent reference library. In the main area, the staff maintain a
collection of local animals from owls to raccoons to mountain
lions and coyotes.
Lucky Ju-Ju Pinball Museum, Alameda
http://www.ujuju.com/
You know, you just have to visit this place. It is home to all sorts of
vintage pinball machines (operational) and some incredible local
art.
Mount Diablo Interpretive Association
http://www.mdia.org/
Museum of Children's Art,Oakland
http://www.mocha.org/
Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/
Niles Canyon Railway, Fremont and Pleasanton
www.ncry.org
Niles Depot Museum, Fremont
http://nilesdepot.org
Oakland Aviation Museum (Formerly Western Aerospace
Museum, Oakland
www.oaklandaviationmuseum.org
Oakland Museum of California, Oakland
http://www.museumca.org/
Pardee Home Museum, Oakland
http://www.pardeehome.org/
Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of
California, Berkeley
http://hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu/
Playland Not-At-The-Beach, El Cerrito
10979 San Pablo Ave. , El Cerrito
http://www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org/index.htm
Playland-Not-at-the-Beach is a museum of fun for every age
group. Visit and explore the amazing array of attractions
celebrating America ’s bygone amusements. Playland has over
25 Pinball Machines set on FREE play, classic carnival games
(where you win prizes), live magic shows, miniature circuses, side
show attractions, penny arcades and much more. Playland is
available for birthday parties and events.
Smith, C. E., Museum of Anthropology, California State
University, East Bay
http://class.csueastbay.edu/anthropologymuseum/Home_Page.
php
USS Hornet Museum, Alameda
http://www.uss-hornet.org
Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, Vallejo
http://www.vallejomuseum.org/
Amusement
Albany Bowl, Albany
http://albanybowl.biz
Open 7 days a week
Mon - Tues, and Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.,
Weds - Thur and Sundays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
This is a great rainy day place to go (and even some sunny days)
with kids. They have all sorts of promotions like $1 games on
Thursday and Fridays (shoe rental is extra). Check the website for
details.
Among the many nice features are automatic bumpers that pop up
when a bumper-requiring bowler's frame comes up, automatic
scoring, and fun graphics. This is also a wonderful place for
birthday parties!
Children's Fairyland,Oakland
http://www.fairyland.org/
Fairyland is a very sweet place along Lake Merritt in Oakland. It is
probably best suited for children in Kindergarten and younger.
That being said, it is wonderful with areas to explore, animals to
see, story-themed attractions, and a steady stream of musical,
dramatic,and cultural events and other top-notch kids
entertainment on weekends. If you have young kids, it is worth the
visit.
Fentons Creamery Arctic Tours, Oakland
11:00 a.m. everyday excluding Sunday
Cost $3.95-12.95
http://fentonscreamery.com/documents/arctic_tour_card_final.
Call (510) 658-8500 (Oakland) or (707) 469-7200 (Nut Tree) for
reservations
Email: Tour@fentonscreamery.com
High Scores Arcade
1414 Park Street, Alameda
Weds- Sunday
www.highscoresarcade.com
The Jungle, Concord
http://www.thejunglefun.com/index.html
Niles Canyon Railway, Fremont
http://www.ncry.org/
Oakland Zoo, Oakland
http://www.oaklandzoo.org/
One of our favorite zoos. The exhibits are well-designed and fairly
close together and the animals are healthy and happy. There is a
small amusement park on the grounds with kiddie rides and a
train, but the animals are why you go of course. Going in the early
morning is best since the animals are at their friskiest.
Pixie Playland, Concord
www.pixieland.com/
Studio Grow, Berkeley and Concord
http://www.studiogrow.com/
Geared for the pre-school child, Studio Grow is a drop-in space
where kids and their parents can either explore on their own or
take part in organized play and musical activities.
Favorite Parks
Adventure Playground, Berkeley Marins
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13028
Aquatic Park, Berkeley
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=12016
Frog Park, Rockridge
http://www.frogpark.org/
Lafayette Reservoir, Lafayette
http://www.ebmud.
com/services/recreation/east_bay/lafayette/default.htm
Lake Temescal, Oakland
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/temescal
Larkey Park, Walnut Creek
Buena Vista and First Avenue, Walnut Creek
Point Pinole, Pinole
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/pt_pinole
Tilden Park, Berkeley
Tilden Park is more than just an open space. It has a wide range
of great activities for kids and the entire family. Some highlights:
- The Little Farm and Environmental Education Center
- Steam Trains
- Lake Anza
- Carousel, and
- Lots and lots of trails including a well-paved bike path at
Inspiration Point.
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden
BACK
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