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I wrote previously about frugal activities to do with kids. The suggestions in Part 1 were more resource oriented. Where does one find lists of activities to do with kids? This article, Part 2, is a list of indoor activities compiled by the parents group my husband and I belong to (with some edits). There are plenty of museums and indoor play spaces to visit and lots to keep little ones entertained at home. Perfect for the rainy days ahead.
Alameda
• Alameda's Main Library (with cafe!) - http://www.ci.alameda.ca.us/library/
• Wee Play - http://www.ci.alameda.ca.us/arpd/pdf/weeplay_flyer.pdf
• Children’s Art Studio – www.childrensartstudio.com
Berkeley
• Studio Grow – http://www.studiogrow.com
• Habitot – www.habitot.org
• Brush Strokes - Paint Your Own Pottery - www.brushstrokestudio.com
• Lawrence Hall of Science – www.lawrencehallofscience.org
Emeryville
• IKEA – Offers a sign-in play space for leaving potty trained children for up to 90 minutes, but even an inexpensive lunch and “test” of all the toys in the children’s area can offer rainy day fun.
Oakland
• Play Café – www.playcafewebsite.com
• Sadiedey’s Cafe – http://www.sadiedeyscafe.com/
• Pump It Up - http://www.pumpitupparty.com/oakland.html
• Oakland Museum of California - http://www.museumca.org/
• Chabot Space and Science Center – www.chabotspace.org
Other East Bay
• Coyote Hills East Bay Regional Park - small but nice visitors center - http://www.ebparks.org/parks/coyote.htm
• Jelly Belly Factory Tour – www.jellybelly.com
• Lindsay Wildlife Museum – www.wildlife-museum.org
San Leandro
• Zocalo Coffeehouse - http://www.zocalocoffeehouse.com/
San Francisco/North Bay
• Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito (some indoor areas) -http://www.baykidsmuseum.org
• Steinhard Aquarium - http://www.calacademy.org/aquarium/
• DeYoung Museum - http://www.thinker.org/deyoung/visiting/index.asp
• California Academy of Sciences - http://www.calacademy.org/
South Bay/Peninsula
• Hiller Aviation Museum - http://www.hiller.org/general-information.shtml
Without Leaving Home
• Play dough, yarn, fabric, coloring, painting, or other art.
• Sing and dance
• Board games (or for older kids - make-your-own games)
• Read together
• Hide and seek
Other
• Pet stores can be fun for rainy day exploration.
• Visit the library.
If you have other suggestions, please share them in the comments section.
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