Head to the zoo! Hit the trails! Fall weather is the best time to take a fall hike. Where to see fall colors at their best? Check out these spots! There is no better season than fall to visit wine country , yes—kids in tow! Play tourist and plan a San Francisco staycation! F is for fall and festivals, find out where in our fall-tastic festival guide. Visit the Bay's newest indoor water park, Great Wolf Lodge.
Take your squad mini-golfing! The days are shorter which means more time to play after dark! Plan a family date night. Check out the Bay's al fresco dining options, complete with heat lamps.
Or, get your meals on wheels from a food truck. Fall Road Trips from the Bay Area. Halloween is back with a revenge this year and we just know the costumes will be next level! While superheroes and princesses are a dime a dozen, you can win some major bonus points for creativity with these costumes that show your love for our Bay Area. From favorite landmarks to home town heroes to all of our local sports teams, your little one will be the talk of the town at trick-or-treat time.
Grab your inspo below! Got a kid who loves Muni? Got a box from Amazon? You are all set for this totally awesome and totally easy mini Muni costume. Dress your littles as a tiny barista and cup of coffee which will surely cause a jolt when they are on the streets trick-or-treating! We love this too-cute option for little ones because who doesn't love a smiley avocado? Get out your tie dye kit and get to work making the most psychedelic gear that you can think of. Bell bottoms are easy to make by adding a triangular panel into those jeans that are almost too small.
Add some Lennon-inspired shade and you are on your way! We love this homage to our beloved Sequoia Sempervirens which, bonus, is super easy to make with those Amazon boxes you have in the recycle bin.
Take an everyday costume to the next level with the addition of a Bay to Breakers race number. It really is the perfect SF costume because you know you'll be chasing those little runners around no matter what your plans look like! Just get your little one a tiny turtleneck and some glasses and you've got the perfect costume that every Silicon Valley resident will recognize.
Is there ever a more appropriate time to pose in front of iconic San Francisco taco truck El Tonayense than while dressed as a taco? We think not. Everyone loves a pint-sized football player and the 49ers are a great option at Halloween time!
We love this costume for its simplicity and comfort. Ditch the helmet and you are basically wearing PJs which is pretty much the Halloween dream. It seems like every week a new boba tea shop opens up in SF. Everyone will drink up your little one in this yummy costume that's super easy to make with a big sheet of plastic and some balloons. Make sure that you accompany your beverage with sea life-conscious non-plastic straw.
If you've got a mini-Steph Curry fan in your home, we're guessing you also have a Warriors tee as well. For an easy-peasy costume idea, throw on your kiddo's fave Warriors garb, a headband and a basketball and you've got one slam dunk of a Halloween costume. It's no wonder our foggy city is having a love affair with this classic Japanese noodle soup. Food blogger Lindselicious dressed her little dumpling up as her favorite dish, complete with soft-boiled egg and barbecued pork.
She looks more tempting than any candy bar! Get the whole family in on a Bart station themed family costume complete with map, fare gates and Clipper card! Dress your tots as tiny prisoners for an oh-so-adorable nod to the Bay Area's famous island prison. Whether you go as Al Capone or George "Machine Gun" Kelly, this costume is easy to prep in a jiffy with some black clothes and white Duct tape.
This South Bay-favorite costume is perfect for the little sports fan even if they are too young to take the ice. Teach them The Chomp to really get immersed in the role. It doesn't get more San Francisco than this classic span. This is a great costume for two or three for friends who want are willing to work together for the trick-or-treat-trek. A couple of fog wigs will make the whole thing truly authentic. But a baby morning bun is off the charts.
Stripping down and riding bikes or dancing around a fire? Outfit your baby like an original Burning Man participant with a tutu, beads and a light-up tricycle, all covered in some sandbox dust. Add face paint and goggles as a final touch. Surf's up, it's costume time! Pop the kiddo in their favorite swimsuit, add some faux Ray Bans and a zinc oxide nose and you'll be all set to assume the role of Santa Cruz Surfer Dude!
All it takes is an old-fashioned sandwich board costume or a foam mattress topper cut to size and voila—your child is a meme. SF's most famous wildlife likes to swim, sunbathe and bark at tourists.
These chubby, slippery, loud creatures make the perfect costume for little wobbly toddlers or babes who are still scooting around on their bellies. A post shared by Afloral. This one is super fun for a DIY fanatic as you literally hot glue or sew as many faux flowers as you've got on to a sweatsuit!
Are you Ready? Make the most of your survival stash by cobbling together a superhero costume from items found in your earthquake kit. Little crane lovers must be in heaven! It seems every block of SF is sporting orange cones, teams of dump trucks and blinking caution lights these days. Our building boom may be a pain for moms, dads and drivers, but for little construction nuts, the city's torn-up state is a dream come true.
Your kids will stop traffic in these cute construction-inspired costumes made with some foam board, a little caution tape and a whole lotta hot glue. Our beloved hometown comedian can be remembered by recreating one of his most beloved characters—Mork from the planet Ork. With , followers on Twitter and over 20, Facebook friends, karlthefog might be the most famous persona in the Bay Area—and definitely the most popular hashtag.
Be sure to tag your photos karlthefog. The way that some old-school natives talk about the tech folks, you might think they were a new breed of zombie—buying up our real estate with cash and lining up at dawn to board their shiny buses, their faces unnaturally aglow from the light of their smart phones.
Besides her beauty, Getty stands up for animals she founded San Francisco Bay Humane Pets , rode into her wedding on a horse and appears to solely wear evening gowns. Cable cars are both the only mobile national monument and a pretty awesome Halloween costume to boot.
Add a Rice-a-roni ad to the side for some extra bonus points. Additionally, there are sharks, a county fair, trains and magic show to consider this weekend—what will it be for your family?? County Fair. Sharks Exhibit at Cal Academy Explore million years of evolution and the underwater world of sharks all without getting wet! LumpiaPalooza Lumpias are a Filipino type of spring roll with a thin, paper-like wrapper that envelop a variety of fillings from savory to sweet.
This festival gives your kids the opportunity to try them all! Alemany Fall Plant Sale Green for a cause? Yes, please! Alameda County Fair The fair is back—bigger and better than ever! Saturday Stroll at Roberts Regional Rec Enjoy a moderate, 3 mile guided hike through redwood forest, mixed chaparral and oak woodlands.
Open Air Marketplace The best local Makers of jewelry, wine barrel products, organic body, home goods, apparel, glass and floral arrangements are all at this free, outdoor market with live music so be sure to bring the whole family-furry ones, too! Beyond Van Gogh Immersive art is all the rage these days! Just… GOGH.
Rows of apple trees and grapevines are open to wander through while enjoying vibrant fall colors of changing leaves which all makes for the ideal autumn picture! Goblin Jamboree The longest running Halloween festival in Marin is back! Head on down to Discovery Museum for their family-friendly spooktacular—advanced reservations require.
Head down to Sonoma Fairgrounds this Friday night for a just-spooky-enough family movie Fri. Three different sessions are available—check website for details. Did you know that African-American inventors are responsible for the modern-day supermarket and cell phone mikes?
Or that a nine-year-old was arrested at a Civil Rights protest in ? Here are 27 Black History books that will teach children the rich history of African Americans and enlighten, encourage and inspire your kids.
Scroll down to see the list. This picture book is a kid-appropriate version of the New York Times' groundbreaking project. Pre-order it here. The story follows the life of Franklin as she overcomes shyness as a child to the legend she became, and she earned a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T along the way. Get it here. The summer of was an important time in America. Not only did Martin Luther King Jr. As the first African-American child to ride the carousel at the park that day, co-author Sharon Langley shares her story in this new book all about how a community came together for positive change.
Buy it now on amazon. A poem about the reality of slavery and all of its trauma, the power of the civil rights movement and the determination of some of our country's greatest heroes, this historical book is a must for your bookshelf.
Kids will not only get a deeper insight into an integral period of our nation's history but learn the words of change-makers like Martin Luther King, Jr. Get a copy here. African-Americans didn't have the same rights as others, and Katherine Johnson knew that was wrong. When debut author Angela Joy set out to teach her children their first Black History lesson she was not expecting her preschooler to say, "But Mama, we're not black, we're brown. Vibrant, stained-glass-like artwork by Coretta-Scott King Award-winning illustrator Ekua Holmes accompanies Joy's poetic text as we join a little girl on a journey to discover all the wonderful things that Black is.
Includes a suggested playlist as well as an expanded explanation of the historical references in the text to allow parents to explain Black history to their kids. It's an exceptionally designed, written and thoughtful new book appropriate for kids of all ages and ethnicities.
Get your copy here. Recommended age: Suggested age, , but we think even older kids can benefit from this book due to the important historical talking points at the back of the book.
Celebrate the life and voice of poet Gwendolyn Brooks with this thoughtful story that combines Brooks' legacy with her life story. Known for being one of the most foremost poets on the Black experience and the role of women in society, Gwendolyn Brooks went from a young child writing all the time to become the first Black author to win the Pulitzer Prize and authoring 20 books of poetry, two autobiographies and one novel.
Celebrated author and children's librarian Alice Faye Duncan makes Brooks come to life on the page for the young reader. Find a copy here. Meriwether Hunter returns to Jim Crow South in Gabriel and Meriwether form a friendship that endures in spite of the extreme prejudices in the world around them.
A beautiful read. Little Alta is the quickest kid in Clarksville, Tennessee, and tomorrow is the big parade where three-time Olympic gold medalist Wilma Rudolph will be riding on a float. Just like Alta, Wilma was once the quickest kid in Clarksville, and just like Alta, Wilma once had holes in her shoes. What will happen when a new girl comes to town, a new girl with shiny brand new shoes, and challenges Alta to a race? This clever story teaches kids about Wilma Rudolph and the power of dreams and grit, in a manner that they'll get and remember.
This little book packs a big punch! Featuring forty trailblazing women in African-American history, each entry is accompanied by a beautiful illustration. From pilot Bessie Coleman to crooner Nina Simone to poets, inventors, athletes and more, this book will inspire children of any gender to be bold, beautiful and make history.
His quest for knowledge knew no bounds and this is the story of how young Neil went from stargazer to one of the most respected astrophysicists in the world. Beautifully illustrated, excellent for young readers. Find your copy here. Sixteen award-winning children's book artists illustrate the civil rights quotations that inspire them in this amazing book.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Order it here. Libba, best known for the song g Freight Train , taught herself to play guitar as a child: upside down and backward no less Libba was left-handed and did not have a left-handed guitar. Learn about the woman behinds the song and teach your children that creativity and productivity are important no matter your age. Find it here. Originally published in , this new edition is as important and relevant today as it was then. It features a foreword from the Xernona Clayton, the wife of the late author Ed Clayton, as well as illustrations by Donald Bermudez, who had close ties to Dr.
King's family. Learn the message of equality and all about the man behind the message, his early life and career. An excellent example of what it really is to be a true and powerful leader. Get your copy now. Who was Katherine Johnson? This brand new hardcover book will tell you: she is said to be one of the greatest minds of all time!
She worked in the s for the NASA space program and was such a brilliant mathematician that she figured out the math needed to send a rocket to the moon in her head. She didn't even use a computer or a calculator.
This book will teach kids about her early life as a child growing up in a small town in Virginia that didn't even have a high school for African Americans schools were segregated then , how her family moved to a town with a high school she could attend, and her incredible career as a scientist and mathematics marvel.
Afro-Puerto Rican immigrant and hero Aturo Schomburg was a law clerk with a passion: he collected books, letters, art and music from Africa and the African diaspora. When the collection got too big for his own shelves, he turned to the New York Public Library where, in , he curated a collection known then as the "Negro Division. A must-read for kids from all walks of life. Find your copy today. This heartwarming book tells the story of a real garbage man who took care of the city streets of New Orleans.
He danced in the streets, and the barbers, bead twirlers and beignet bakers followed him in a one-man parade; then came Hurricane Katrina. Find out how this humble man made a lasting impact in the aftermath. Jackie Robinson was an all-star from a young age: baseball, basketball, football, he excelled. With talent like that, it seemed likely he'd go pro except for one thing: the color of his skin. So Jackie joined the Negro Leagues, setting records and impressing the manager of the major league team, the Brooklyn Dodgers.
He faced cruelty, protests and violence. But he persisted: he displayed courage, determination, restraint and an incredible ability to win the game. This detailed chapter book will help parents and kids alike to remember never to give up.
Buy it now. If you want to talk about Black History with your kids, this book will take you back to the beginning. Told from the point of view of a year-old African-American woman, Heart and Soul takes kids on a journey through the history of slavery to Jim Crow laws to the quest for equality and freedom in our schools and beyond.
It teaches them about the reality and the inspiring truth: the men, women and children of all colors who rallied to change education laws and end segregation and who fight still for truth, justice and the true American way.
She helped hundreds of African Americans escape slavery and find freedom through the Underground Railroad and is and this is one book that will inspire your kids to become heroes themselves. Written by President Barack Obama as a letter to his own daughters, this is the story of 13 key players in American history.
Illustrated by Loren Long. Click here to find your copy. Both a picture book and a biography, this intro to the life, times and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. If you thought you knew who Maya Angelou is, you are in for a treat: this book will leave you even more in awe than you already were. Written by Lisbeth Kaiser and illustrated by Leire Salaberria.
Buy it here. This collection tells the story of influential African Americans through poetry. From Gwendolyn Brooks to Thurgood Marshall to Mae Jemison, each poem gives kids a memorable and relatable description of the important contribution of these individuals.
Photos throughout. Written by Dina Anastasio. Find out more at Reading A-Z. Cynthia Levinson brings this true tale of the youngest known child to be arrested at a civil rights protest in Birmingham, Alabama. Kids will cheer for Audrey, equality and the rights of all children. Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton. Order your copy here. Co-authored by NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, learn about 16 inventors who not only broke the color barrier, they created some of the most widely used and extraordinary things in the world.
From refrigerated trucks to the ice cream scoop to open-heart surgery, join Kareem and his team as you explore the history you use every day. Find it now. I Am Rosa Parks shows kids how Rosa Parks dared to stand up for herself by staying seated and refusing to give up her seat.
Not only will they learn about her courage and her role in helping to end bus segregation and fight for Civil Rights, but they will also be empowered with the idea that one person, one small act, can change the world.
Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos. This book for older readers tells the story of a landmark civil rights case. Richard and Mildred Loving met in in Caroline County, Virginia, during a time when segregation, prejudice, injustice and cruelty were the norm. They fell in love and their love was at the heart of the Supreme Court case that legalized marriages between races.
All book covers courtesy Goodreads unless otherwise specified; photo of Mae Jemison courtesy Wikimedia commons. From adults-only museum nights to indoor skydiving to escape rooms, let these ideas inspire you to find a new and different way to enjoy time with your significant other. While you likely have taken the kids to the California Academy of Sciences, it's a totally different experience when you head there at night and you have time to appreciate the museum yourself.
On Thursday evenings, the California Academy of Sciences NightLife program brings you music, creatures and even cocktails with a new theme each week. To attain the ultimate in Very Important Parent status, grab a VIP ticket that includes a behind-the-scenes tour, two complimentary drinks plus light bites on the rooftop lounge, express entry to the rainforest, and more. Thursday is also the night for the Exploratorium's After Dark program, which brings hands-on discovery to an 18 and older crowd.
The theme changes each week, from crafting to outer space to exotic creatures to photography. You can listen to guest speakers, participate in hands-on activities and watch specialty films. You also have access to the whole Exploratorium and its exhibits—and now you don't have to fight off all the kids to try out all the cool gadgets and experiments.
Grab a drink at the bar and open your mind. Timed entry. Online : exploratorium. The iconic Top of the Mark at the very top of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins in San Francisco is famous for its degree views of the city, its weekend brunches, and now a brand new champagne experience.
The hotel has partnered with Piper Heidsieck to create two new signature cocktails, to be served from their new champagne carts, along with Astrea caviar.
Go for a cocktail and appetizers and feel like you're floating away at the top of the world. Online : sfmarkhopkins. Ready to relive your arcade and foosball days without having to share your tokens with the tikes?
Then the Emporium should be on your night out list. This arcade bar, located in the year-old Harding Theater on Divisadero Street, houses all your favorite old-school games like pinball, foosball, skeeball and even shuffleboard. Plus, Emporium has a full bar focusing on local and regional craft beers. Expect to find DJs spinning your favorite jams, loads of awesome art on the walls and giant movie screens. Online : emporiumsf. If the coming chilly weather has you longing for a warm getaway, consider an evening at Barrio.
Starting out as a neighborhood hangout in North Beach, this restaurant's crowd-pleasing Latin-inspired dishes and beer bar inspired a second, larger location at Ghirardelli Square. Barrio's second location has an outdoor patio and a beautiful rotunda dining room with breathtaking, floor-to-ceiling views of the Golden Gate Bridge. There isn't a better spot to have a craft cocktail along with dishes from all over Latin America like cochinita pibil, beef birria, ceviche and their housemade blue corn tortillas.
Don't miss their house guacamole and roasted salsa either. If it's vacation you've been missing, Barrio might be just the cure.
All games are private groups with no contact with other customers or employees. This farm to table restaurant in downtown Alameda showcases the best of the local and seasonal bounty in some cozy yet creative dishes.
For fall, the menu features dishes like honeynut squash soup with brown butter, seared duck liver with chanterelles and chestnut, butter poached sturgeon, and confit duck leg with fairytale pumpkin. The wine and cocktail list is also stellar, and don't forget the chocolate pot de creme for dessert. The dining room is fully open, or you can eat on the lush outdoor patio —the ideal place to enjoy their weekend brunch.
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