Oakland is filled with many great things to do. It doesn’t matter if you are 5 or 95, you can surely find something to keep you busy! Here are some of the best things to do if you are visiting this area.
Go Ice Skating
Oakland Ice Center offers many opportunities to ice skate. This is a great place to go on a date or just to get some of the pent up energy out that your kids have. There’s no need to bring your ice skates either, as they do have some available to rent.
Visit the Oakland Museum
Any day is a good day to visit the Oakland Museum, but Fridays particularly offer special deals! Some of the current exhibits vary depending on the season and general availability, however, so be sure to plan ahead and do your research.
Visit Chabot Space & Science Center
Just like the Oakland Museum, the Chabot Space & Science Center has a Friday deal as well. Visitors can enjoy a variety of hands-on activities including a discovery lab, telescope viewing, and an exhibit featuring the daily life of an astronaut.
See A Show At Paramount Theatre
This theatre has many shows available throughout the week including comedy, ballet, and symphony-related performances. For those that want to learn a little more about the theatre, they do offer tours twice a month as well.
Try To Escape The Room
Located in Hayward, Xcapade Escape The Room lets participants try their luck at “escaping the room” before time runs out. Participants will have to try to figure out clues that will lead them towards a key so they can escape. They will have to use logic and work together in order to successfully escape in just one hour.
Take A Flying Trapeze Class Together
Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be in a circus? At Trapeze Arts, visitors can take a class where they can learn how to be a trapeze artist. They have one-time classes available as well as weekly classes.
Play Video Games At High Scores To Feel Like A Kid Again
This is a fun place to visit for those that like video games. There are quite a few games to play here and it’s become quite a popular attraction for the locals. Games generally feature old favorites like Asteroids, Pac-Man, and Donkey Kong with more modern cabinets being added often as well!
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