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Toddlers on Rainy Days
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Oakbook
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Last Updated on January, 03 2008 at 10:53 AM
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On days like today, when it's raining non-stop, your toddler's probably going to be bouncing off the walls of your house. If you're wondering about other walls they can bounce off, here's a list of fun, indoor places in and around Oakland you can take them to.
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On days like today, when it's raining non-stop, your toddler's probably going to be bouncing off the walls of your house. If you're wondering about other walls they can bounce off, here's a list of fun, indoor places in and around Oakland you can take them to.
We ran a similar list almost a year ago, and got a lot of e-mails from readers who found it useful. If you have any suggestions to add to this list, please send them to editors@novometro.com
Gymboree
Like in Gymborees across the country, kids (and in some cases, parents) can stay busy with music classes, art, fitness, Yoga sessions, and of course, Gymboree.
Where: 3433 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
For pricing and schedule information:
www.gymboreeclasses.com/b2c/customer/selectProgram.jsp
More information:
(510) 834-0982
www.gymboreeclasses.com
Kindergym
Designed for young crawling babies and toddlers, Kindergym offers classes with Dawn Margolin in a large room with lots of play equipment. Even though Kindergym is located at Temple Beth Abraham, the children’s play area is open to families of all religious denominations.
Where: At Temple Beth Abraham
327 MacArthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94610
(near the Grand Lake Theater)
Questions? Call Dawn at the Kindergym office (510) 547-7726
e-mail: YadBYad@tbaoakland.org
http://tbaoakland.org/kindergym/
Habitot Children’s Museum
The 9-year old museum is a hands-on play and learning center geared towards infants toddlers, and preschoolers.
Where: 2065 Kittredge St
Berkeley, CA 94704
When:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9.30 am to 1 pm
Friday, Saturday: 9.30 to 4.30 pm
How much:
Child - $6 (Child under 12 months - free)
Adult - $5 (Senior/Disabled - 10% discount)
For more information:
(510) 647-1111
www.habitot.org
MOCHA: Museum of Children’s Art
Mocha offers art and creative activities for kids 18 months and over. It has an art gallery, and also hosts classes geared towards learning through art, workshops, and camps.
Where: 538 Ninth Street
Oakland, California 94607
(between Washington & Clay)
How much:
gallery admission: free
drop-in art studio: $5
For more information:
(510) 465.8770
http://www.mocha.org/
Pripri Cafe
Pripri has a play area for kids, and a shady patio where adults can get some tapas and coffee. And in keeping with the times, Pripri offers complimentary Wi-Fi with a purchase.
Where: 1309 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706
For more information:
(510) 528-7002
http://www.pripricafe.com/indexHome.php
Studio Grow
A play space with scheduled activities for kids from 0 to 6 years old. Their programs include story time, music time, tumble and parachute time, and dance parties.
Where:
1235 10th St
Berkeley, CA 94710
When:
Monday, Friday, Saturday: 9:30am-2pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:30am-6pm
How much:
$7/person (children and adults) before 2pm
$5/person (children and adults) after 2pm
Children younger than 1 and "extra" adults free
For more information:
(510) 526-9888
www.studiogrow.com
Tumble and Tea
A relatively new addition to the neighborhood, Tumble and Tea is a café where kids can play with each other while their caregivers get coffee and some adult interaction.
Where: 4210 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609
When:
Monday to Thursday - 7:30am - 5 pm
Friday - 7:30 am - 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday - 9 am - 5 pm
For more information: (510) 601-7378
www.tumbleandtea.com
Wee Play
Wee Play is Alameda's play center for infants and toddlers: 6 months to 3 years old. Its menu of things to do for kids includes arts and crafts, song and music time, developmental and exploratory play.
When: Wednesdays & Fridays
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Veteran's Building
2203 Central Ave, Alameda
How Much:
Drop In Fee: $6 per class, space permitting
Drop In Pass: $50 for 12 Drop In Classes - Used Anytime
If you volunteer to set up/clean up, it’s free.
For more information: http://ci.alameda.ca.us/arpd/tod_preschool.html
From a reader:
Play Cafe
Thanks to a reader who sent in this recommendation. She says this is "a great place" to take toddlers to on rainy days. The kids can stay busy in the play area while the parents enjoy the cafe. Play Cafe offers free wi-fi, serves food, and according to our reader, has an amazing staff. It also has "mini-camps", in case you need to drop off your kid off for a couple of hours. Reservations are recommended for those.
When: Wednesdays through Saturdays, Call for hours (510) 632-4433
Where: 4400 Keller Avenue, Oakland
How much: $5.95 per child (children under 1 are free)
For more information: http://www.playcafewebsite.com/
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