Children's Fairyland

Art spaces, a library, a play space and animals in one building, which is a lot of different moods covered under one roof.

A lake in Oakland with gardens kids can touch and wander through.

A converted auto dealership turned sprawling open-air beer garden in Uptown: wood-fired pizza, communal tables, and enough space that a loud kid disappears into the ambient roar. Daytime and early evening are prime family hours.

A movie theater with a cafe where kids can eat a real meal during the film.

A family-friendly beer garden with a patio where the cooks will make kids fancy-shaped pancakes.