Yes, there are pumpkin farms open this year with plenty of fun activities. Check our list and links!
Camp EDMO®'s equity-based online camps are available this summer to campers all over the United States.
Find out where the registered sex offenders are living in Albany and nearby before the kids go out trick or treating.
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
Start your weekend with fun! It's free...and they have raffle prizes!!
First time in Albany for this fun and enriching program! Everything included for ages 7-13 and 12-18 to get into the act.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Camp EDMO™ for Pre-K - 8th Graders
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
She is a co-founder of "Speak," which takes a message of tolerance to 5th graders.
Here's how to get in on the bonanza!
Camp EDMO Nature Program for Pre-K–8th Graders
Kids, teen and even adults can win cool prizes by taking part in the free summer program.
The 11-year-old attends Albany Middle School.
President Barbie and Vice President Barbie are sold together. They come in a variety of hair colors, skin tones and face shapes.
Parents who worry about medicating their children will appreciate the guidance, which focuses on therapy first before prescription drugs.
Need an excuse to go to the zoo, Albany? Here's what's new!
Free See and Make Art Family Workshop
The recall affects 173,063 ProRIDE and Performance RIDE units all manufactured before June 9, 2015.
These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. Did your baby's name make the list?
Routines as simple as "Taco Tuesdays" are key. And maybe let the kids Skype Grandma, Stanford child and family coordinator says.
Hitting the road with the entire fam in tow, including Fifi and Fido? Plan ahead so everyone enjoys the trip.
Some preventative and treatment steps to take.
American children born into high-income families see far greater earnings over their lifetimes than children born into low-income homes.
A nonprofit watchdog group that monitors nutrition is calling for the Minions to be removed from candy and junk food. Do you agree?
A Boy Scout Executive Committee voted to allow gay scout leaders. If ratified, troops would be able to determine their own policies.
The Alameda County Fair wraps up a groundbreaking season. Here are the staggering stats and highlights from the 17 days of Fair fun.
Fair offers FREE admission to everyone who brings two “request list” items. Read on for the full list.
We have the scoop on the Saturday 4th of July fireworks, plus a look ahead at what you can expect for the last week of the fair.
Get the kids out of the house and over to the bowling alley where they can bowl free every day all summer.
The fair runs through July 5. Scroll down to the bottom to see some of the fun at the fair this season.
We have a look ahead at a few of the highlights you can expect at the fair. Congratulations to the Patch readers who won our free tickets!
Some easy tips for pet preparedness -- TO DO NOW -- in the event of a natural disaster.
Cardinali’s Family Concessions also won the food contest at the Alameda County Fair last year.
Sunday is the longest day of the year. Here are some free (or cheap) things to do in the East Bay to take advantage of that extra daylight.
Simply sign up for our morning newsletter using the form in this article to be entered for a shot at free fair tickets!
The fair opens this week in Pleasanton. Find out about discounts, concert performers and freaky fair food. Watch for details!
The fair opens Wednesday and runs through July 5.
How about some Deep Fried PB&J Cheesecake w/ Bubblegum Frosting? You're the savory type? OK - Deep Fried Wood Fired Pastrami Pizza!
Daily program for teen youth, boys and girls, ages 11-18. Explore hobbies and educational interests during the summer vacation weeks!
You and your spouse decided to get divorced, not your teen. Forget your divorce today, and let the day be what it should be - a celebration.
A day camp close to home or a sleep away extravaganza in Colorado? Here’s how to make summer camp an epic experience.