Top 5 Activities to Do With Children in Oakland Over Presidents’ Day

1/19/17

If you haven’t found an opportunity to take a vacation this winter, there’s still a short while left to enjoy some bonding time with the whole family. While much of the country is still in deep freeze over Presidents’ Day weekend, the Bay Area’s mild weather and wealth of family friendly activities make it the perfect destination for a mini vacation with the kids in tow. This Presidents’ Day weekend, head out to Oakland, California for a quick vacation the whole family will enjoy. Here’s what to check out:

Strap on some skates at the Oakland Ice Center | 519 18th Street

Just because the Bay Area may not be blanketed in snow this — or any — winter doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy all of your favorite cold weather activities in Oakland. The Oakland Ice Center offers public skating every day of the week, including weekday mornings and Friday and Saturday nights, making your Presidents’ Day weekend Bay vacay the perfect time to practice your moves on the ice.

Discover the magic of Children’s Fairyland | 699 Bellevue Avenue

Take a trip to Children’s Fairyland this Presidents’ Day Weekend and make family memories your kids won’t soon forget. Get up close and personal with the animals, take a ride down the Dragon Slide, or enjoy the thrill of a trip down Jack and Jill Hill at this whimsical storybook-inspired theme park.

Shoot some hoops at Jamtown | 31 4th Street

Think you’ve got what it takes to be the next LeBron James? Does Kobe’s court style pale in comparison to yours? Then bring you A-game, attitude, and offspring to Jamtown, a multi-court indoor basketball facility where you can shoot solo hoops, play some one-on-one, or attend clinics hosted by the facility’s pros.

Get in touch with your wild side at the Oakland Zoo | 9777 Golf Links Road

With more than 440 types of animals inhabiting a 100 acre preserve inside the Oakland city limits, it’s no wonder the uniquely enchanting Oakland Zoo has become such a popular destination for families in the Bay Area. First opened nearly a century ago, the zoo has changed locations within the city but has never wavered in its commitment to the protection and welfare of animals, funding conservancy projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Enjoy the magic of nature at the Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve | Skyline Boulevard

Whether your passion is hiking, walking, or inspecting the local flora and fauna, the Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve is the perfect place to spend a day with the whole family. Enjoy a leisurely stroll down the 1.7-mile nature path, bring some binoculars for birdwatching, and cap your day with a family picnic.

Spend your holiday weekend with the people who matter most and enjoy quality time with your little ones by exploring the wealth of family-friendly activities Oakland has to offer. The trip may be short, but the memories will last a lifetime.

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