Best Water Parks in the Bay Area

All of these parks offer thrilling water slides and gentler aquatic adventures like lazy rivers, wave pools, and kids' activity areas.

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Sonoma County Summer Fun

Our list of 15 family fun things to do in Sonoma County this summer.

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Family Farm Tours

Here are some of the farms in Marin and Sonoma County that offer public tours. Some are free, and some require advance reservations. All these tours are suitable for families.

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U-Pick Fruit in the Bay Area

Our guide to organic u-pick experiences for families.

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Marin & Bay Area Weekend Family Fun for May 15–17

May 14, 2026

Go out and have fun with the kiddos! Here are our picks for a variety of events and other activities for children and families this weekend.

Now Open in Larkspur: The Phoenix Used Bookshop!

May 14, 2026

The Phoenix Used Bookshop opened on May 13, 2026 at 501 Magnolia Avenue and will hold a grand opening party on Saturday, May 16, from 9 am to 7 pm. Stop by, say hello, and enjoy free goodies for the kids and a chance to win a $100 gift card, and find some great reads!

U-Pick Organic Raspberries at Boring Farm in Sebastopol

May 13, 2026

It's always so much fun to visit a farm with the kiddos and pick your own fresh organic raspberries. Boring Farm in Sebastopol grows certified organic raspberries in the summer and fall and you can pick them yourself with the kiddos!

Splash, Slide, and Swim at the Hamilton Community Pool in Novato

May 13, 2026

When the weather turns warm, almost everyone loves going to the pool for a day of splashing and swimming in the sun. One of my family's favorite Marin public pools is the one in Novato's Hamilton neighborhood, which opens Memorial Day Weekend!