Escape the Beach Crowds

You don't have to spend your holiday weekend fighting traffic or searching for a few inches of sand on a busy beach. Instead, head to the zoo for a morning safari or check out the wildlife at your neighborhood park.  Visit our online calendar to find what else is happening around the Bay Area. http://bayareaparent.parenthood.com/event/

-- Amy Ettinger, Online/Social Media Editor

Memorial Day Centerpiece. May 25. Use sparkly pipe-stems and glittery pom-poms to make a patriotic centerpiece that's perfect for the picnic table. 


Taco Festival. May 25. This feast day is filled with tastings, art and performances. Enjoy more than 35 of the best food trucks from all over the Bay Area serving their best rendition of a taco. 


Call of the Wild Sunrise Safari Tour. May 25. Mornings at the zoo can be a noisy time as animals wake up and reclaim their habitat. This unique tour leads you through the zoo and behind the scenes to learn about early risers and how to start their day off on the right foot, paw or hoof. 


Tailgate Time. May 25. Be there when a park ranger rolls up to the playground to introduce you to some feathered, furry and scaled creatures that live nearby.  Learn what you can do to protect your wild neighbors and their homes. 

Duct Tape Craft Night. May 27. From wallets, to flowers, to shoes, you can create practically anything with a roll of colored duct tape. Spice up your backpack or create something new during the this craft night.