For questions or to make a reservation by phone
Phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 2.
For persons with hearing impairments, please use the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711.

9999 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546

(888) 327-2757

Stinson Beach

2 Calle del Onda, Stinson Beach, CA 94970

Alameda Beach

2351 Shoreline Dr, Alameda, CA 94501

Family-Friendly Attractions and Amusement Parks!

Six Flags

Rides and Animal shows

Great America

Rides and character performances

4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054 ·

(408) 988-1776

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Rides, Beach, and Vendor Boardwalk

Oakland Zoo

Aminals and Carnival Ride Area

9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605

(510) 632-9525

Children's Fairy Land

Carnival Rides and children's play areas

699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Check out Fairyland for All and special entry for EBT cardholders*

(510) 452-2259

Universal Studios Hollywood

Themed character park and rides

100 Universal City Plc Universal City, CA 91608

(800) 864-8377

Alameda County Fair

4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566

(925) 426-7600

This is a list of my Favorite Family Friendly spots to take the kids!

Denny's

Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe

4081 Hollis St, Emeryville, CA 94608

(510) 594-1221

Buttercup

229 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

(510) 444-2976

Lakeside Park aka Lake Merritt

Lake Merritt in Oakland, California is one of the most

unique urban spaces in the United States.

Rotary Nature Center

600 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

(510) 238-3739

Diamond Park

3860 Hanly Rd, Oakland, CA 94602

(510) 482-7831

Arroyo Viejo Park
7800 Olive St, Oakland, Ca 94621

City of Berkeley:

City of Berkeley Park Listing

Check out these local Event Calendars for free fun and fancy things to do in a city near you with the kids-Fancy Tail!

Family-Friendly Oakland Events

Parents Press Event Calendar

Children's Fairyland Event Calendar

East Bay Regional Park District Calendar of Events

Rotary Nature Center Event Calendar

City of Berkeley Recreation Events

Explore these Free Family-Friendly Events!

Sat, May 10
Fancy Tail Tea Party
Oakland
Details
May 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Oakland, 600 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
Celebrate the beauty of motherhood with a charming tea party at Lakeside Park! Enjoy delicious treats, fun activities, and a cozy outdoor setting perfect for creating unforgettable memories. Don’t miss this special day dedicated to moms.
Sat, Apr 19
Eggstravaganza
Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
Details
Apr 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, 2777 Middle Harbor Rd, Oakland, CA 94607
Calling all little bunnies and their fabulous moms! Join us for the FancyTailMomz Eggcellent Easter Egg Hunt, where fun meets fabulous!
Sun, Mar 30
Fancy Tail Momz Meet & Treat
Berkeley
Details
Mar 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Berkeley, 1937 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA
Hey Fancy Tailz !Learn more about our mission and the amazing support to mothers and families. Discover how Fancy Tail Momz is dedicated to empowering and uplifting our community through free and low-cost resources.
Tue, Mar 25
Community Troop #31961 Parent Information Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77259989223?pwd=a
Details
Mar 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 6:50 PM
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77259989223?pwd=a
Come learn more about Community Troop #31961, our mission, activities and register to join!
Multiple Dates
Tue, Mar 25
Community Troop #31961 Parent Information Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77259989223?pwd=a
Details
Mar 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 6:40 PM
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77259989223?pwd=a
Sun, Feb 23
Community Troop #31961 Parent Information Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73382791585?pwd=Y
Details
Feb 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:40 AM
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73382791585?pwd=Y
Sun, Apr 16
Fancy Tail Momz Exchange
Ashby Flea Market
Details
Apr 16, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ashby Flea Market, 1936 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA
Please come and stop by to learn more about Fancy Tail Momz There will be gift bags for moms in need with self-care essentials
Multiple Dates
Thu, Mar 02
Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Berkeley
Details
Mar 02, 2023, 11:00 AM – 11:05 AM
Berkeley, 2155 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
Art exhibits range from Asian artifacts to local works with an equally diverse film program.
Multiple Dates
Sun, Feb 05
Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)
Oakland Museum (Free 1st Sundays)
Details
Feb 05, 2023, 11:00 AM PST – Feb 06, 2023, 5:00 PM PST
Oakland Museum (Free 1st Sundays), 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
The Oakland Museum of California or OMCA is an interdisciplinary museum dedicated to the art, history, and natural science of California, Sunday Hours are from 11am to 5pm . Please check website at https://museumca.org/ as hours may change.