What does it really mean to be a hero? What would you say your kid admires most about you? What do you admire most about her/him?
Join Glitter & Razz Productions’ co-founder, Lynn Johnson and Playground Dad for this special workshop just for dads and their kids ages 4-10.
In Play Now, you… Read More
Sunday March 28 is Opening Day at California’s Great America in Santa Clara. We’re even more excited about the park this year with the integration of our all time favorites Peanuts characters with the introduction of Planet Snoopy:
Planet Snoopy is the Place To Be!
There is fun for everyone at… Read More
It seems that there are two types of kids: those who seek out bugs and reptiles in order to observe and play with them, and those who refuse to play in the back yard after a solitary lizard sighting. Either kid (and their caretaker) can benefit from and enjoy the Frog Fest at Tree Frog… Read More
Kids like to dance. While movies and pizza are fun, wouldn’t you rather spend quality weekend time being active and social with your kids. Perhaps your night could even involve music-theirs and yours. At the Glitter and Razz Move and Groove Party all ages are… Read More
Geek out with your kids a little bit next month with this great bay area tradition…
Welcome to our 22nd annual Pi Day, founded at the Exploratorium by our own Prince of Pi, Larry Shaw. On Sunday, March 14, 2010, from 1-3:30pm, come to the Exploratorium and celebrate Pi, the never-ending number (3.14159…), as well… Read More
With Christmas and New Years officially behind us, kids often ask: “What holiday comes next?” A common parent’s response: “Uhhh, I guess Valentine’s Day”. Is Valentines Day an actual holiday or something created just to force lovers, friends and parents into malls and stores looking for the perfect way to say I love you? Whatever… Read More
The longevity of brands is a common theme here on Playground Dad. So we’re excited that the Harlem Globetrotters will be in town in January. Remember when the Globetrotters used to beat up on the poor Washington Generals? Now it’s time to introduce your kids to the new Globetrotters so that they can enjoy the… Read More
Most of the parents we meet around the Bay Area are “transplants”. They grew up in the Northeast, Midwest, Eastern Europe or somewhere else with frigid Winters. It’s pretty sad that children can go years without building a snowman, having a snowball fight or sledding! Well, now us Californians can.
For almost 70 years Golden… Read More
In the Playground Dad product spotlights and events calendars, we’ve made a point to highlight those rare gems that have had so much longevity that they cross generational lines. Not much is cooler than watching your kids enjoy programs that you also enjoyed as a youngster. The Peanuts characters and Charlie Brown certainly fall into… Read More
Happy Kids, Happy Parents. End of Story
The problem with a lot of play venues for kids is that they feel dirty. There isn’t enough hand sanitizer and wipes in the world for some of the
Chuck E Cheese’s that we’ve been to over the years. We’re immediately skeptical about these types of places. Our goal this year… Read More