Bay Area Family Guide

Use this family guide to find the perfect outing for your family, plan a day trip or a weekend getaway, and create memories to last a lifetime.

Fruit Picking
Spring fruit picking (berries, peaches, apricots)
Pick your own natural and organic fruit, have fun with family and friends, and enjoy the amazing taste of fresh fruit.
https://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2018/04/spring-fruit-picking.html

Fall fruit picking
Starting around Labor Day weekend and continuing through October, orchards around the bay area offer families the chance to pick their own apples. 
Experience the most fun part of growing fruits, combined with fresh air, sunshine and a little sweat - it's a whole lot of fun for the kids and the entire family!
Here you will find a list of local orchards: http://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/applepicking.html   

You had a great day at the apple orchard, picking organic apples, and now you have too much apples at home? Here are a few apple recipes for kids and families to try. Whether you’ll let your children help out, or you’ll only let them lick the spoon, these recipes will be a great success!    
http://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2016/08/applerecipes.html    


4th of July Celebrations, Parades and Fireworks Shows
Looking for a big fireworks celebration, a parade or kids activities this Fourth of July? ReloMom put together this list of Independence Day activities around the Bay Area. No matter how you'd like to celebrate America's birthday, you can find something below.
2017 Complete List:  
https://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2019/06/4th-of-july-celebrations-around-bay.html

Pumpkin Patches
With 30+ options to choose from, a visit to a local pumpkin patch is the best fall family outing. Gather the kids, pick your pumpkins and enjoy the fall festivals.
https://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2017/11/bay-area-pumpkin-patch-guide.html

Tis' The Season 
Holiday Train Rides
Whether it’s a ride on a diesel train or steam engine, in the city or in the woods, whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah or Christmas - riding a train decked out with lights is a magical holiday excursion.
Here's the full list: https://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2016/11/holiday-train-rides.html

Winter Wonderland
Coming Soon!

Christmas Tree Lots
Coming Soon!
 
 

Gardens  
Enjoy the beautiful and fascinating nature, in a kid friendly environment.  
See a list of local gardens and family oriented activities here: http://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/gardens.html

Planetariums and Observatories
If you enjoy stargazing in your back yard with your family, a trip to a local planetarium or observatory, where you can learn about the world, or observe the clear night sky is a great family outing! 
See a list of local planetariums and observatories here: http://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/planetariums-and-observatories.html    

Trains, Planes and Fire Trucks  
Trains
If Thomas and Percy are a part of your everyday life, take advantage of the many Bay Area train and railroad attractions. Each one offers a different experience, but will surely put a smile on any train lovers face.    
From riding a steam train to train model museums, you'll find a full agenda of train activities for fun family outing: http://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/trains.html      

Planes
Fasten your seat belts and prepare for takeoff; Next stop: aviation museums, USS Naval Air Station, plane spotting and more. 
Your little plane lover is going to have fun!  
http://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/airports-aviation-museums-and-plane.html    

Fire Trucks
Cupertino Fire Station (20215 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino) – Schedule a visit and come see the fire truck!   
http://www.sccfd.org/about-sccfd/fire-station-locations/cupertino-fire-station    

Beat the Heat - Aquatics  
Pools and Recreation Swim 
See the full list here: http://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/pools.html      

Water Parks
Make sure that you pack the essentials for your visit - swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, sandals and towels for a day of fun!  
http://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/water-parks.html    

Beaches
There is nothing like a day at the beach for summer memories!

https://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2019/06/beach-please-best-bay-area-swimming.html

Splash Pads
Coming Soon!    

Aquariums, Zoos, Petting Zoos and Farm Animals  
Aquariums and Zoos 
A visit to a local aquarium or zoo is a great enjoyable and educating way for kids to explore the animals life and environment, learn about the animals and get engaged in feeding and learning activities.  
http://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2016/08/Aquariums-and-zoos.html    

Farms and Petting Zoos
Pretty much everything farm related makes a toddler happy. Pick a beautiful day, and head out to visit some of the local farms. Collect eggs, feed the goats, chase chickens, visit the pigs and sheep and learn about farm life. 
Here some of our favorite farms in the bay area: http://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/farms-and-petting-zoos.html    

Libraries  
Coming Soon!    

Farmer Markets  
Taking your child to the farmers' market is a great opportunity to teach your child the values of local food and community building, developing healthy eating habits, learning about the food we eat, and have family fun. 
Check out this list of bay area farmers' markets, some are smaller, some offer kids' activities, and more. 
http://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2016/08/farmers-markets-in-bay-area.html    

Museums  
Science and Technology  
Packed with kid-friendly experiments and plenty of stuff to touch, science and technology museums and exhibits are a great family outing. See our list here:  https://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/science-and-technology.html   

Art Museums  
Coming Soon!     

County Fairs  
Get into the spirit of summer and visit one (or all!) of the county fairs in the bay area! Corn dogs and carnival rides, fireworks and farm animals - there is something fun for everyone!
http://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2016/08/county-fairs.html

Indoor Play Places
Indoor playplaces provide parents and children an environment for development & enrichment, focused in physical, emotional, social and cognitive domains.  It's a great place to visit when it's too hot, or too cold outside, and just whenever you want to have fun. This is a list of Bay Area favorite playplaces. Enjoy!
http://relomomblog.blogspot.com/2017/04/indoor-playplaces.html

Amusement Parks
Coming Soon!

Play Tourist in SF
Coming Soon!

Theatres
Coming Soon!  

Day Trips
Coming Soon!

Weekend Getaway
Coming Soon!

Craft the Day Away
Coming Soon!