Thank you to our sponsor, FLEXA USA, now open in Berkeley at 1799-D Fourth Street. FLEXA is celebrating summertime with a regular calendar of fun kids’ events.
FLEXA designs and produces beautiful Scandinavian furniture, decor, and toys for kids. They offer complimentary design consultations and host kid-friendly events in-store. In June, you can join the kids’ carnival with a petting zoo on 6/5 or the kites & cupcakes party on 6/19. See you there!
Hooray, it is June! Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of amazing East Bay fun activities for the kids in our lives.
Week Beginning Tuesday, June 1
6/1 Check out Kids Play Zone, a new play space in West Oakland.
6/2 Buy your ticket in advance for the Oakland Zoo. Or hike behind it.
6/3 Play at one of the three different spots Montclair Park. Don’t miss the stagecoach.
6/4 Make a scrap wood robot at Twirl’s Kids Night Out.
6/5 RSVP to the FREE summer carnival with petting zoo, ice cream, and bubbles at FLEXA on Fourth.
6/6 Head out early to Brentwood to go cherry-picking before it gets hot and the season is over!
Week Beginning Monday, June 7
6/7 San Mateo County Fair has rides, games, & food is happening June 5 – 13. Details here >
6/8 LEGOLand Discovery Center opens today in Milpitas. Check it out anytime >
6/9 Sip a cup of coffee and meet a new friend in Piedmont.
6/10 Book a swimming date at the man-made sandy beach of Cull Canyon.
6/11 Pick up lunch at the Public Market before being swallowed by a gigantic whale
6/12 BANANAS Unpeeled ultimate children’s event has singing, dancing, & laughing online.
6/13 Visit Boardwalk Boogie Day Party at Brooklyn Basin.
Week Beginning Monday, June 14
6/14 Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge and play around the Presidio.
6/15 Root, root, root for the home team at an A’s Game!
6/16 Get some fresh air on a toddler-friendly hike in the East Bay.
6/17 Visit the charming mini-golf, Stagecoach Greens in SF. Reservations strongly suggested.
6/18 Find the cocoa tree at UC Botanical Garden – always FREE for kids under 6.
6/19 Reserve a spot at the FREE cupcakes & kites event with crafts and treats at FLEXA on Fourth.
6/20 Celebrate the Summer Solstice from sunrise to sunset.
Week Beginning Monday, June 21
6/21 Bring celery to feed those greedy goats at Little Farm (get a reservation first!)
6/22 Hope for a kids’ movie at the West Wind Drive-in. “Family Fun Night” is $5.75 per adult.
6/23 Wander around the Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve.
6/24 Go fly a kite on the Berkeley Marina (maybe the one you made at the FLEXA kite party!).
6/25 Plan a visit to the peach orchards.
6/26 Ride around the small-gage railroad at the Tilden Steam Trains (no reservation needed).
6/27 Taste what’s in season at the Jack London Square Farmers Market & tips here.
Week Beginning Monday, June 28
6/28 Stay up past your bedtime for a trip to see the stars.
6/29 Check out Alameda’s beloved Swings + Wings for some indoor air time.
6/30 Look for the A to Z fairy doors in Alameda as you walk along the water.
For lots more ideas, check out our guide to what to do with kids during summer vacation!
Thank you to our sponsor, FLEXA USA, now open in Berkeley at 1799-D Fourth Street.
