Eggs-traordinary Bay Area Easter Events & Activities

by Sandra LeeMarch 28, 2023

Egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, craft stations, and even a few drag queens might make their appearance

It’s that time of year again to grab your baskets and crew and head on out for some fabulous family Easter fun. From Brunch cruises and parades, to egg hunts for days, you’ll find plenty to do in our roundup of family-friendly Easter activities all around the Bay Area. So grab your bunnies and hop on over to one of these jumping local events.

San Francisco Easter Events

St. Mark's Lutheran Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Bring a basket and have your little bunnies hop on over and join St. Mark's annual Easter Egg Hunt! Apr. 1 Event details

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Meet the Easter bunny at Neiman Marcus and enjoy breakfast, photos, balloon art, and other surprises. Apr. 2 Event details

Castro Eggstravaganza Block Party
The first annual Castro Easter Eggstravaganza Block Party will feature photos with the Easter bunny, a petting zoo, drag queen story time, music, and entertainment. Apr. 8 Event details

Hornblower Easter Champagne Brunch Cruise
Hop on board a relaxing two-hour Easter brunch buffet. Enjoy entertainment, free-flowing champagne and mimosas, scenic SF Bay views, coloring sheets for the bunnies, a keepsake photo, and a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny! Apr. 9 Event details

East Bay Easter Events

Spring-Styled Pontoon Boat Ride with Snacks - Castro Valley
Lake Chabot is a lovely spot for family-friendly boat trips and your two-hour rental includes a kid's Easter basket and a snack basket to enjoy as your family floats idyllically on the lake. Apr.1 - Apr. 30 Event details

Piedmont Bunny Blast Egg Hunt
Bounce into Spring with the Piedmont Rec. Department, as they host their annual egg hunt for children 2-7 years old. Hunt for treasures and enjoy a morning full of festivities in the park. Apr. 1 Event details

Ride the Easter Egg Express - Sacramento
Celebrate Easter on an unforgettable train ride and visit the private river-side park and boarding station. Kids will decorate their own Easter Egg bag, play games, enjoy an Easter Egg hunt and other surprises! Relax with your family and friends at one of our picnic tables and enjoy the scenery. There's so much fun that your little bunny will be hopping with excitement. Sat. & Sun. starting April 1 Event details

Easter Celebration at Jack London Square
This family-friendly event invites families to enjoy storytime, kid's crafts and contests. Apr. 1 Event details

Easter Celebration at Alameda Landing
Face painting, balloon art and photos with the Easter Bunny are all at the Landing for your family to take part in. Apr. 1 Event details

Family Day at the Park
Newark Community Center Park invites your family to join in on the Easter festivities with an egg hunt, face painting, egg dyeing, arts and crafts, games and more. Apr. 1 Event details

10th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt
Rudgear Park in Walnut Creek hosts an egg-citing egg hunt, face painting, and other arts and crafts. Apr. 8 Event details

Muffins with the Easter Bunny
Muffins, snacks, games, crafts, and of course the Easter bunny will all be at the Robert Livermore Community Center. Pre-purchase tickets; no tickets will be sold at the door. Apr. 8 Event details

Bunny Weekend
Bunny Weekend brings family-friendly games and activities, arts and crafts, ‘hopscotch’ activities, and live performances all to Fairyland. Apr. 8 & 9 Event details

Easter Sunday on the Farm
Stop by Ardenwood Farm to delve into the magic of springtime! Pet the hens and bunnies, and look for the giant egg. Apr. 9 Event details

29th Annual Eggster Egghunt and Learning Festival
Start off at the start booth and pick up your egg hunt tickets (two per child). Enjoy age-appropriate, designated hunt areas, family-friendly learning activities, music, live performances, raffles, and more. Apr. 15 Event details

Best Easter Events on the Peninsula

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Start the day with a continental breakfast and pictures with the Easter Bunny before playing your heart out at Dave & Buster's. Two packages are available and kids 2 and under are free. Apr. 1 Event details

Gamble Garden's Easter Egg Hunt
Join this festive tradition as Gamble Garden becomes a treasure of hidden Easter eggs. Children will enjoy a supervised petting zoo, arts and crafts, treats, light refreshments, Easter Bunny photos, and an Easter Egg Hunt in the garden. Three scheduled hunts start at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. Apr. 2 Event details

Half Moon Bay Easter Egg Hunt
Bring your bunnies out for a morning of treats, fun, and a visit with the Easter bunny at Lemos Farm. There will be four hunt sections, for ages 1-10. The fun kicks off at 10:45 a.m., bring your own basket. Saturday & Sunday, Apr. 8 & 9 Event details

Egg Hunt Adventure Hunt
Bring a basket to Belmont and help the Easter bunny find all 13,000 eggs! Apr. 8 Event details

Easter Bunny by Helicopter
Did you know that the Easter bunny can fly? At Hiller Aviation Museum, kids can see a flying bunny, run an obstacle course, and jump in a bouncy house. Apr. 8 Event details

Bunny Bound Spring Event
Hop on over to our Bunny Stop at the Los Altos Community Center for carnival games, an egg hunt for kids ages 1-10, and a performance by the popular Andy Z. Apr. 8 Event details

45th Annual City of San Mateo Eggstravaganza
Start your day with a pancake breakfast (9-11 a.m.), then get going on your egg hunt. Kids ages 1-3 can visit Peter Rabbit’s Playground, an area set up just for them while the 4- to 9-year-old group can go for the Big Egg Hunt. There are multiple hunts throughout the day, plus a parade at 10:30 a.m., photos with the Easter Bunny, and live entertainment including a magician. Apr. 8 Event details

Easter Events in the South Bay

Easter at Venture Church
Families are invited to join for inflatable fun, a petting zoo, food, a toddler zone, and an egg hunt for kids. Tickets are free, but reservations are required. Apr. 1 Event details

Big Bunny Scramble
Milpitas Community Center hosts an egg hunt, crafts, coloring contest, egg decorating and more in their Spring celebration. Apr. 1 Event details

Easter On The Farm & Egg Hunt
When Easter is celebrated on a farm, in addition to egg hunts, enjoy food trucks, arts and crafts, games, and more! Don't miss this Easter on the Farm in Watsonville event! Apr. 8 Event details

Helicopter Easter Egg Drop
Just when you thought an Easter event couldn't possibly be more fun, VIVE Morgan Hill drops one (or many) on you. Have the kids bring a basket and enjoy the thrill of rushing for eggs falling from the sky! Apr. 8 Event details

Egg Hunt & Spring Flowers
Let kids burn off some steam with an egg hunt (included in admission) and then check out the Fantastical Flowers Spring Celebration. Apr. 9 Event details

All Aboard the Easter Eggspress
The Easter Bunny makes a stop at Roaring Camp. After riding either the Redwood Forest Steam Train or the Santa Cruz Beach Train, your kids will have a blast participating in Easter activities in Town. April 8 & 9 Event details

Easter Egg Hunt & Concert
Enjoy a performance by the Silicon Valley Conservatory of Music followed by an Easter egg hunt with snacks, festivities, and more! Apr. 9 Event details

Best Easter Events in Marin & Beyond

Annual Sausalito Easter Parade and Egg Hunt
The parade is led by none other than the Easter Bunny, starting at Johnsons Street Fire Station, on the corner of Johnson and Caledonia. Hop on down to Dunphy Park for an Easter Egg Hunt, enjoy live music and the sights of many bright, crazy bonnets–or don your own and enter the Easter Bonnet Contest. Apr. 8 Event details

San Anselmo Spring Egg Hunt and Flashlight Hunt
Come be a part of this annual tradition, where children 7 and younger can run loose at Memorial Park in search of treats, eggs, and the coveted golden eggs. The 8 and older bunch can test their night vision at the exciting flashlight hunt, the Friday before Easter. Wear good running shoes, and bring your own basket and flashlight. Apr. 8 Event details

Easter at the Mart
Come for an egg hunt, decorate an Easter basket, take a picture with the Easter Bunny, and meet some real chicks and bunnies. Festivities start at 9 a.m. Apr 8 Event details

Egg Hunt at Marinwood
The annual Las Gallinas Lions Club Egg Hunt will feature a free egg hunt for the kiddos and food for purchase. Apr. 8 Event details

Additional reporting by Christine Lai, Nella DuBon-Koch & Kate Loweth

Ho Ho Ho! Old Navy Just Dropped This Year’s Skin Tone Holiday PJ’s

by Karly WoodNovember 9, 2021

The world is a diverse place, and your PJ’s should reflect that! To honor the beauty and diversity around us, Old Navy is bringing back its famous skin tone Santa PJ prints!

Launched last year, the whimsical Santa print is back with three skin tone choices including Beige, Cocoa and Walnut. Choose from pajama pants, shorts, matching sets and onesies in sizes ranging from baby to adult.

photo: Old Navy

Old Navy wants to help Santas all over the world embrace the culture of today, so the brand is launching Santa BOOTcamp! The 30-minute, virtual training course covers everything it takes to become Santa and addresses topics like kids hard-hitting questions, signature phrases in sign language and Spanish and plenty more.

Interested Santas in Training can visit oldnavysantabootcamp.com starting Nov. 9 and register for free!

––Karly Wood

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The Ultimate Bay Area Playground Guide

by Christine LaiAugust 5, 2021

Without a doubt, one of the best perks of living in the Bay Area is the year-round temperate weather (also why left coast = best coast). This affords our families the opportunity to be outside no matter what the season and that means our playgrounds are top-notch! In this guide, you’ll find a playground for every kid out there who takes the saying, “Play is a child’s work” seriously. We’ve gathered our favorite playgrounds from Marin to the South Bay with brand-new all-ability playgrounds and more. Time to get to work!

Favorite San Francisco Playgrounds

From the hilltops of Bernal to Eureka Valley to the Civic Center, there is no shortage of gorgeous playgrounds (some with spectacular views!) and we rounded up some of the best!

Click here for our San Francisco playgrounds picks!

The Best Playgrounds of the East Bay

Whether you are in Berkeley and Alameda to the inlands of Walnut Creek and San Ramon, the work is cut out for you as we selected the best playgrounds.

Click here for our East Bay playground picks!

Peninsula Playground Breakdown

Looking for a dragon castle themed park or a hidden neighborhood gem? Your search ends here as we’ve scouted it all out for you!

Click here for our Peninsula playground picks!

South Bay Playgrounds to Frolic In

Pirates, butterflies and ant themed playgrounds litter the South Bay so be sure to check one (or several) out!

Click here for our South Bay playground picks!

Marin Playgrounds You Must Visit

From serene open spaces to sweeping scenic playgrounds in San Rafael to Corte Madera to Tiburon, we’ve picked out our best-loved playgrounds.

Click here for our Marin playground picks!

All-Abilities Playgrounds for All Children

Not every child plays the same way but every child needs to play! These all-abilities playgrounds take into account all children—from slides created to prevent snagging of cochlear implants to swings for wheelchairs.

Click here for our All-Abilities playground picks!

Splash Pads and Spray Parks to Splish Splash In

The transcendent of all playgrounds in the summer by far are ones with splash pads! The minis can run wild on the playground then cool off in the splash pad which makes for a quiet ride home and early bedtime. WIN.

Click here for our Splash Pad playground picks!

—Christine Lai

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StoryWalk Adventures to Get Your Kids Outside & Reading

by Kate LowethFebruary 23, 2021

We know it can be tough to get the kids outside, especially during February in Boston. How about you bundle them up and go on a reading adventure? StoryWalks are popping up all around the city and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Read on for all the details you need to get in on this fun adventure!

What's a StoryWalk?

StoryWalks are a fun activity for kids that combine two of our favorite things: fresh air and reading. They take pages of a story and post them on stakes along a guided path. As you stroll down the trail, you are directed to the next page in the story.

The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT. They have been installed in 50 states and 13 countries!

Titles & Where to Find the StoryWalks

The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind.

Language: English

Where to find it:
Brighton Common, 30 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton
Lopresti Park, 33 Sumner Street, East Boston

If You Bring a Mouse to School by Laura Numeroff
“If You Bring A Mouse to School” follows a boy and his mouse through a busy day at school.

Language: English and Spanish

Where to find the StoryWalk:
Franklin Park, 450 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury

Possum's Harvest Moon by Anne Hunter
A possum awakes one autumn evening and decides to invite his animal friends to a party to celebrate the beautiful harvest moon one last time before the long winter.

Language: English

Where to find the StoryWalk:
Iacono Park, 150 Readville Street, Hyde Park

Clap Your Hands by Lorinda Bryan Cauley
Rhyming text instructs the listener to find something yellow, roar like a lion, give a kiss, tell a secret, spin in a circle, and perform other playful activities along with the human and animal characters pictured.

Language: English

Where to find the StoryWalk:
Adams Park, 4225 Washington Street, Roslindale

Chestnut Hill Farm in Southborough has a rotating StoryWalk available on the property. You can find more information here.

Current title:
A Warm Winter Tail by Carrie A. Pearson

Language: English

Where to find the StoryWalk:
Chestnut Hill Farm
Southborough, MA

Other StoryWalks

Our sources tell us that Mary E. Finn Elementary School and Albert S. Woodward Memorial School both have StoryWalks that are open to the public when school is not in session.

—Kate Loweth

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Crate and Barrel Recalls Kids Danish Tall Bookcases Due to Risk of Collapse

by Jennifer SwartvagherOctober 26, 2020

Crate and Barrel has recalled their Kids Danish Tall Bookcases because the legs can break and cause them to collapse when fully loaded. This recall involves Crate and Barrel Danish White and Natural Tall Bookcases (SKU 325982) and Danish Walnut and White Tall Bookcases (SKU 325943). Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bookcase and contact Crate and Barrel to receive a full refund.

The bookcases have four shelves and measure 60 inches tall by 32 inches wide. The bookcase has a two-tone white and wood finish. There is a label underneath the bottom shelf with Crate and Barrel, the SKU number and the name of the product.

The bookcases were sold at Crate and Barrel stores nationwide and online at www.crateandbarrel.com from June 2017 through January 2020 for about $300.

Crate and Barrel has received five reports of the bookcase’s leg breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers can contact Crate and Barrel at 800-451-8217 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Mon. through Fri., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Sat. and Sun. or online at www.crateandbarrel.com and click on “Recalls” located at the bottom of the page for more information.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy of Crate and Barrel

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Why You Need to Take Your Kids to CAMP ASAP

by Gabby CullenJuly 31, 2020

There’s nothing like a new indoor spot just for kids. Lucky for families in the Dallas area, a brand-new interactive toy store has arrived, fresh from New York City, and it should be on your must-do list this winter. Welcome to CAMP, where kids can touch, taste, and play to their heart’s content. This unique experience has something for everyone, even parents (hello, cafe drinks!), so get ready to head to CAMP for an unforgettable day of fun.

What It Is

CAMP is an interactive toy store that fuses rotating hands-on experiences (think mermaid walls, slides and musical bridges) with a toy store that has everything from unique toys you can’t find anywhere else to books, candy, collectibles and even some mainstream licensed products. The coolest part is that every few months, behind the secret door, the exhibits change, so there’s a good chance the whole space will look totally different with each visit.

Why We Love It

Besides the interactive experiences, there are toys everywhere, and kids are encouraged to play, run and basically try out stuff while they’re in the exhibit hall. There’s also a craft area, and there are different projects every day (there’s an extra fee to participate) that run the gamut from holiday-themed fun to classic things like DIY unicorn nightlights. There’s also a cafe with coffee, ice cream from New York legendary creamery Ample Hills, plus, kids get a token upon arrival, which is good for one snack from the Kroger-sponsored snack center.

Where It Is

Located in The Hill shopping center on Walnut Hill Lane, the impressive space is accessible from the North Central Expressway.

9830 North Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 612-0451

Online: camp.com/locations/4-dallas

—Copy and images by Gabby Cullen

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DIY Donut Kits from Dunkin’ Will Keep Your Kids Busy in the Kitchen

by Jennifer SwartvagherApril 21, 2020

Parents are looking for new and exciting ways to keep their kids entertained. Dunkin’ understands and wants to help inspire creativity in the kitchen. Franchisees across the country have started to offer DIY donut kits at participating locations.

The idea spurred from a Dunkin’ franchise in the Bay Area. Matt Cobo had an employee from his Concord, California restaurant come up with the idea to create DIY donut kits to bring joy to local families. Cobo’s Walnut Creek and Concord stores began creating DIY Donut Kits to give kids the opportunity to make their own donut creations at home.

According to the Dunkin’ Blog, Cobo’s sister began dropping the donut kits off on the doorsteps of friends and family members texting them, “You’ve been Dunk’d!” Crew members from all of his locations have been encouraged to surprise loved ones with donut decorating kits.

DIY donut kits come complete with donuts, frosting and sprinkles.

According to the packaging, “This is our area of expertise, but today we’re handing the chef’s hat off to you. What you create is up to your imagination. The only important thing is that you have loads of hands-on donut-crafting fun(while of course making sure the donut you craft is absolutely delicious.)”

Call ahead and check with your local Dunkin’ to see if the kits are available at a store near you.

As of March 17, service at Dunkin’ restaurants is temporarily limited to drive-thru ordering, carry-out and delivery, with a select number of locations also offering curbside service.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy of Jennifer Swartvagher

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Over 50 Bay Area Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free

by Nella DuBon-KochSeptember 10, 2019

Taking the family out for a meal on the town doesn’t have to break the bank. We’re gathered up dozens of spots that offer free kids meals from burgers to bibimbop. Scan through this massive list to pick your next family-friendly dinner spot with bonus savings!

photo: iStock

San Francisco

Squat & Gobble
Three locations in San Francisco: West Portal, Market/Castro and Marina.
Online: squatandgobble.com
Tuesdays child’s entree free with purchase of an adult meal.

Celia’s by the Beach
4019 Judah St.
San Francisco, CA
415-759-8741
Online: Celiasbythebeach.com
2 Kids eat free per paying adult on Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. ’till closing.

Amici’s
Locations: San Francisco, Danville, Dublin, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Redwood Shores, San Mateo, San Rafael, Vacaville
Online: amicis.com
Tuesdays, one child entree free per purchase of adult meal.

Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack
3230 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA
415-206-2086
Online: emmysspaghettishack.com
Mondays and Tuesdays between 5-7 p.m., kids eat free. One child’s pasta dish per adult entree.

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East Bay

High Tech Burrito
1815 Ygnacio Valley Rd # B,
Walnut Creek, CA
925-938-3888
Online: hightechburrito.com
Sundays, free children’s meal per adult meal purchase

Casa Orozco
7995 Amador Valley Blvd.
Dublin, CA
925-828-5464

325 South L St.
Livermore, CA
925-449-3045
Online: casaorozco.com
Mondays, one free children’s meal with each $11.99+ adult lunch entree or $14.99+ adult dinner entree.

Chevy’s
Locations: Richmond, Emeryville and Union City
Online: chevys.com
Wednesdays, kids eat for $1 with the purchase of one adult entree. Plus, kids can practice their tortilla-making skills with their own tortilla dough ball and take home a pit to grow their own avocado tree.

El Torito
5 Monarch Bay Dr.
San Leandro, CA
510-351-8825
Online: eltorito.com
Wednesdays, kids under 12 eat for $1 with the purchase of any regular priced adult entree.

Fillipo’s
5400 College Ave.
Oakland, CA
510-601-8646
Online: filipposrestaurant.com
Tuesdays, kids eat free with adult meal purchase. The free meal includes a drink and ice cream sundae.

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Knudsen’s Ice Creamery
3323 Castro Valley Blvd.
Castro Valley, CA
510-582-2775
Online: icecreamery.net
Mondays, buy one adult sundae get one kids’ sundae free. Wednesdays, buy one adult entree and get one kids’ meal free. Dine in only.

Simple Fondue
2300 First St. Suite 110
Livermore, CA
925-443-6638
Online: simplyfonduelivermore.com
Sundays, kids 12 and under eat free with each adult Fondue Brunch or Fondue Feast purchased.

Tomatina
Locations in Alameda, Union City, Walnut Creek, Santa Rosa, San Mateo, San Jose, and Santa Clara
Online: tomatina.com
Thursdays, free child’s entree per paid adult entree.

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Peninsula

Maverick Jacks
1190 California Dr.
Burlingame, CA
650-347-3061
Oonline:maverickjacks.com/specialevents
Mondays, 1 kids meal free with purchase of 1 adult entree. 5–9 p.m.

El Torito
388 Vintage Park Dr
Foster City, CA
650-574-6844
Online: eltorito.com
Wednesdays, kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of any adult entree.

Jack’s Prime
3723 South El Camino Real
San Mateo, CA
Online: jacksprime.com
Mondays, One free kid’s meal with every adult meal purchased. 5–9 p.m.

Nachoria
226 Lorton Ave.
Burlingame, CA
650-581-1321
Online: nachoria.com
Mondays are Family Nights– 1/2 off kids meal with purchase of adult meal. 4-6 p.m.

Pizza My Heart
Locations: Burlingame, San Mateo, San Jose and Emeryville
Online: pizzamyheart.com
Tuesdays, kids make your own pizza $5-$6, depending on location, 4-8 p.m.

Sweet Tomatoes
1040 Grant Road, Suite#350
Mountain View, CA

650-961-2500
Online: sweettomatoes.com
Tuesdays are Family Nights—kids eat free with meal with purchase of adult meal.

Chevy’s
141 Hickey Blvd.
South San Francisco, CA
650-755-1617
online: chevys.com
Wednesdays, kids eat for $1 with the purchase of one adult entree. Plus, kids can practice their tortilla making skills with their own tortilla dough ball and take home a pit to grow their own avocado tree.

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South Bay

Mendocino Farms
Multiple locations

3090 Olsen Dr., Suite 150
San Jose, CA
One free kids’ meal for every adult meal purchased on Tuesdays.

1875 S Bascom Ave Suite 440
Campbell, CA
Online: mendocinofarms.com
One free kids’ meal for every adult meal purchased on Thursdays.

Chevy’s
5305 Almaden Expresway
San Jose, CA
408-266-1815

8440 Murray Ave.
Gilroy, CA
408-847-2726
Online: chevys.com
Wednesdays, kids eat for $1 with the purchase of one adult entree. Plus, kids can practice their tortilla making skills with their own tortilla dough ball and take home a pit to grow their own avocado tree.

The Blue Door Restaurant
1502 Saratoga Ave.
San Jose, CA
Online: thebluedoorrestaurant.com
Every Tuesday kids 12 and under can choose any meal item from the Kids Corner for FREE!

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Locations: Livermore, Fremont, San Bruno, Castro Valley, Concord, Brentwood, Fairfield and Vacaville.
Online: dickeys.com
Sundays, kids 12 and under eat free with $10 minimum adult purchase. Dine in only.

Hobee’s
4224 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA
650-856-6124

800 W. Ahwanee Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA
408-524-3580
Online: hobees.com
Wednesdays, kids 10 and under receive one free entree per paying adult, after 5 p.m.

Marie Callender’s
751 East El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA
408-245-3710

620 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA
408-578-0643
Online: mariecallenders.com/specials
Tuesdays and Saturdays, kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of an adult meal.

Willow Street Pizza
1072 Willow St.
San Jose, CA
408-971-7080

20 South Santa Cruz Ave. #218
Los Gatos, CA
408-354-5566
Online: willowstreet.com
Tuesdays, kids eat free with purchase of adult entree.

Asian Box
1875 Bascom Ave.
Campbell, CA
Online: asianbox.com
Wednesdays after 5 p.m. and all day Sunday kids eat free with any box purchase.

El Torito
477 East Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA
408-946-8012
Online: eltorito.com
Wednesdays, kids under 12 eat for $1 with the purchase of any regular priced adult entree.

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North Bay

Black Bear Diner
490 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA
415-295-7897
Online: blackbeardiner.com/sanrafael
Tuesdays, kids bring in their teddy bears for Teddy Bear Tuesdays and eat free.

Crepevine
1133 4th St.
San Rafael, CA
415-257-8822
Online: crepevine.com/sanrafael
Mondays, kids eat free with purchase of adult meal. 4 p.m.–close.

740 Farmers Lane
Santa Rosa, CA
707-577-8822
Online: crepevine.com/santarosa
Tuesdays, kids eat free with purchase of adult meal. 4 p.m.–close.

High Tech Burrito
800 Redwood Hwy.
Mill Valley, CA
415-388-7001

914-A Sir Francis Drake
San Anselmo, CA
415-455-9176
online: hightechburrito.com
Sundays, one kids meal free per every adult meal purchase.

Chevy’s
Locations in Novato, Santa Rosa and Vallejo
Online: chevys.com
Wednesdays, kids eat for $1 with the purchase of one adult entree. Plus, kids can practice their tortilla making skills with their own tortilla dough ball and take home a pit to grow their own avocado tree.

Finnegan’s Marin
877 Grant Ave.
Novato, CA
415-899-1516
Online: finnegansmarin.com
Sundays, kids eat free all day, one kids meal per adult entree.

Sonoma Taco Shop
210 Northgate One
San Rafael, CA
415-479-9066
Online: sonomatacoshop.com
Every day, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Dine in only.

Heads up: These deals could change at any time, confirm them with the restaurant before heading over.

—Shruti Priya Bapna, Nella DuBon-Koch, Melissa Bouse and Kate Loweth

Featured photo: iStock

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You Can Get a Build-A-Bear for $6 This Weekend to Celebrate Nat’l Hug Day

by Karly WoodJanuary 18, 2019

National Hug Day is Monday, Jan. 21 and to celebrate you’re going to want to take advantage of this huge two-day Build-A-Bear sale. Head to your nearest Build-A-Bear workshop on Jan. 20 and 21 and your kiddos can make their own Lil’ Cub® teddy bear, including a colorful, limited-edition heart before placing it inside––for just $5.50!

Guests can choose from several teddy bears for the sale, including Lil’ Cub® Pudding™, Lil’ Cub® Walnut™ and Lil’ Cub® Brownie™. The sale is only available in-store and while supplies last.

Photo courtesy of Build-A-Bear

If you can’t make it to a store that day, you can take advantage of a special deal on select $10 teddy bears during the same time online at the Build-A-Bear website, Sunday, Jan. 20 and Monday, Jan. 21. It’s the perfect sale just in time for Valentine’s Day!

––Karly Wood

Feature photo: Courtesy of Build-A-Bear

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11 Pumpkin Pie Recipes to Cap Off Your Thanksgiving Feast

by Susie ForesmanJune 12, 2018

Don’t forget to save room for dessert! Thanksgiving isn’t complete without pumpkin pie, and we’ve rounded up our favorite recipes, from the classic to the quirky. Click through the slideshow below to get the goods, and don’t forget the whipped cream on top.

Turkey Crust Pumpkin Pie

Wow your family and friends by making this adorable pie from Kudos Kitchen. It’s easier than you might think to pull off the intricate pattern, thanks to pre-made pie crusts and the helpful step-by-step photos. To get all the details, click here.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie with Walnut Crust

Gluten-free guests don’t have to miss out on dessert thanks to this genius recipe from Valerie Cogswell. The crust is made with a simple walnut mixture, and mascarpone cheese gives the filling a creamy, indulgent taste. Grab the recipe by clicking here.

Pumpkin Pie with Salted Caramel Whipped Cream

If your family prefers the classic pumpkin pie, try this recipe from Little Sweet Baker. The pie crust is perfectly flaky, but the real star here is the salted caramel whipped cream—you just might not go back to the normal kind! Click here to snag the recipe.

Thankful Pumpkin Pie

Usually we use canned pumpkin for our Thanksgiving pies, but if you’re itching to try using a fresh pumpkin, this recipe from Mom Loves Baking will fit the bill. It’s easier than you might think, too—just roast the pumpkin in the oven for a couple hours. To see the recipe (with step-by-step photos), click here.

Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

If you can’t decide what kind of pie to make, why not go for three in one? Inside Bru Crew Life’s genius recipe combines a pumpkin cheesecake base with a pecan pie topping to make a dessert that will disappear from your table in no time. Snag the recipe by clicking here.

Paleo Marbled Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

Go for a healthier dessert option with this grain-free paleo pie from Anya’s Eats. The crust is made out of almond flour, and the pumpkin-chocolate filling will keep the chocoholics in your fam satisfied. To get the recipe, click here.

Mini Pumpkin Tarts

These cute pumpkin tarts from What Great Grandma Ate are sure to be a hit with the whole family. Since it’s a no-bake recipe, it’s a great way to free up space in the oven for all your baked Thanksgiving sides. Click here to grab the recipe.

Impossible Pumpkin Pie

This delicious recipe from Sugar & Soul is super easy—you don’t even need to worry about making a traditional pie crust. The filling forms a thin crust on the outside of the pie while it bakes, while the inside stays creamy and dense. To get the recipe, click here.

Chai Spiced Pumpkin Pie

Classic pumpkin pie gets a little bit fancy with this fab recipe from Flavor the Moments. Warm chai spices make the perfect complement for pumpkin. Topped with a dollop of whipped cream, there’s no way this one won’t be a hit with your whole crew. Get the recipe by clicking here.

Mini Pumpkin Pecan Snickerdoodle Pies

These cute mini pies from Endlessly Inspired are shockingly simple. Thanks to a clever grocery store find, they’ll come together in less than 10 minutes, and your guests will be none the wiser. To grab the recipe, click here.

No-Bake Triple Layer Pumpkin Pie

This no-bake pie from Art in the Kitchen is a piece of art in itself. With generous layers of cheesecake, pumpkin filling and whipped cream, what's not to like? To get the recipe, click here.

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