2021 Fall Guide

August 31, 2021

Your Family’s Ultimate Guide to the Season of Fall around the San Francisco Bay Area

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The New Normal

10 Must-Haves for Back-to-School This Fall

Ask the Psychiatrist: How Can I Help Ease My Child’s Anxiety Returning to School This Fall?

How to Talk to Your Kids about Vaccines and Immunizations; It Doesn’t Have to be Complicated

Knowledge is Power

Your School-aged Children COVID-19 Concerns with Dr. Getzelman

Tips for Supporting Your Distance Learner

Managing Back to School Worries and Anxiety with Yoga

Take a Yoga Break from Distance Learning

Hispanic Heritage Month Offers Parents the Opportunity to Teach Young Children Cultural Diversity

5 Tips for Supporting Your Students at Home

Virtual Learning and Children’s Eye Health: Everything a Parent Needs to Know

Tools for Schools

3. Yipes! Hand & Face Cleaning Wipes for Kids

Gifts for Students

6. The Drawing Book for Kids: 365 Daily Things to Draw, Step by Step

Reading List

Pre-K

1. The Teensy Weensy Virus: Book and Song for Preschoolers

2. Clever Zodiac Signs Interactive Board Books

Kindergarten

Elementary School

Young Adults

2. Watercolor Snacks: Inspiring Lessons for Sketching and Painting Your Favorite Foods

4. His Dark Materials Set: The Golden Compass; The Subtle Knife; The Amber Spyglass

Mom

Airfree Iris 3000 Air Purifier

Airfree’s unique Patented Thermodynamic TSS Core Technology system uses heat to kill chemical and organic allergy causing microorganisms such as mold spores, fungus, dust mites, bacteria, viruses, pollen, or pet hair dander. It is SO quiet, you won’t even notice it’s there!

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Livin' that Mom Life

Introducing Scrappin’ – An Accessible, Affordable, Awesome Activity for All Ages

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Take Care of Yourself

2. Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Eye Masks

8. Starlette Galleria Skin Sensitive Jewelry

10. Ashley Kennedy The Perfect Pair 2-in-1 Lash Adhesive & Eyeliner Pen

12. August+Monroe 3-in-1 Blemish Camouflage Pen

13. Sleep Well Magnesium Chloride Flakes

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2. Famous TikTok Desk Bike Chair Sit2Go®

3. InPowered Lights Rechargable LED Emergency Light

4. Restore Naturals Non-Toxic Cleaning Products

5. Fleximount 4′ X 8′ Overhead Garage Storage Rack

6. ShowerShroom, Ultra Revolutionary Shower Hair Catcher Drain Protector

7. TubShroom and SinkShroom Drain Protectors

Mom Reads

2. Say Goodbye to Plastic: A Survival Guide for Plastic-Free Living

3. Let’s Talk Sh!t: Disease, Digestion and Fecal Transplants

4. The Working Mom Blueprint: Winning at Parenting Without Losing Yourself

5. Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your KIDS: Teaching Situational Awareness To Keep Children Safe

7. Sugarproof: The Hidden Dangers of Sugar That Are Putting Your Child’s Health at Risk and What You Can Do

8. Natural Remedies for Your Home & Health: DIY Essential Oils Recipes for Cleaning, Beauty, and Wellness

Festivities

Blenders Eyewear – Polarized Sunglasses that Float on Water

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Spooktacular Fun

Mischief Managed! Making SPOOKTACULAR Caramel Apple Slices with Mom

Trick-or-Treating Hot Spots Around San Francisco

Decoding Colored Pumpkins for Halloween Trick-or-Treating

Host a Trick or Treat Potluck on Halloween

Treats

Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Beer (Non-Alcoholic)

Fall Time Fun

Tracy’s Crafty Recipes for Home Art Projects

Arts & Crafts

Halloween Fun

The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook: Bewitchingly Delicious Recipes

Dawn Under by Pressman – The Frighteningly Fun and Deadly Delightful Memory Game for The Whole Family

Johnny The Skull Pirate’s Cove – Blast The Ghosts to Get The Treasure Game

The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids: 50 Magically Simple, Spellbinding Recipes for Young Witches and Wizards

Fall Family Fun at Home

1. Collect leaves and pine cones

2. Bake pies

3. Host Virtual Storytime parties

4. Try a pumpkin spiced treat

5. Have a picnic

6. Put on a puppet show

7. Make art with nature

8. Weekly dress-up nights

9. Go on a family hike

10. Roast corn on the cob

11. Make apple cobbler

12. Write down what you’re thankful for

13. Climb a tree

14. Drink hot apple cider

15. Carve a pumpkin

16. Plant Spring bulbs

17. Mix and match popcorn flavors

18. Step on crunchy leaves

19. Camp out in the backyard

20. Plan a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt

21. Go stargazing

22. Weekly family game nights

1. Kobee Manatee: Climate Change and The Great Blue Hole Hazard

2. Educating AMY – Creative Play Quiet Book

5. Unstable Unicorns Card Game – A strategic card game and party game for adults & teens

6. Crafty Family Ideas: Projects to Make, Things to Bake, and Lots of Homemade(ish) Fun

Harvest

Editor’s Note: This tab will be updated regularly as we consolidate the latest information on what’s open around the San Francisco Bay Area. Check out our EVENTS CALENDAR for more activities and events around the Bay Area!

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Gear Up for Fall Outings

LONECONE Insulating All Weather MudBoots for Toddlers and Kids

HydroJug 64oz Half Gallon Water Bottle with Integrated Handle Reusable Durable BPA Free Plastic with Integrated Handle and Carry Loop

Barbie EXTRA See the Good Girls’ Cosplay Faux Fur Bomber Jacket

Barbie EXTRA Girls’ Short Sleeve Pleated Skater Dress

Barbie EXTRA Girls’ Graphic T-Shirt and Pleated Skirt

STNKY Washable Laundry Bags for Travel, Healthcare, and More

Freedom EWG Verified 100% Natural Eco-Friendly Aluminum Free Deodorant Stick

Broken Top Brands Sea Salt Surf Sanitizer

U-Picks and Pumpkin Patches

U-Picks

Blue House Farm (Peninsula)
Andreotti Family Farms (Peninsula)
Cloverfield Organic Farm (East Bay)
Brentwood U-Pick Farms (East Bay)
Potrero Nuevo Farm (East Bay)
Apple-A-Day Ratzlaff Ranch (North Bay)
Gabriel Farm (North Bay)
Gizdich Ranch (Santa Cruz)
Clearview Organic Orchards (Santa Cruz)
Swanton Berry Farm (Santa Cruz)
Applehill Farms (El Dorado)

Pumpkins

Clancy’s Pumpkin Patch (SF)
The Guardsmen Pumpkin Patch (SF)
Andreotti Family Farms Pumpkin Patch (Peninsula)
Webb Ranch (Peninsula)
Lemos Farm (Peninsula)
Arata’s Pumpkin Farm (Peninsula)
Blue House Farm (Peninsula)
Farmer John’s (Peninsula)
Pastorino Farms (Peninsula)
Speer Family Farms (East Bay)
Piedmont Avenue Pumpkin Patch (East Bay)
Perry Family Farms (East Bay)
Smith Family Farm (East Bay)
Three Nunns Farm (East Bay)
G&S Farm (East Bay)
Spina Farms (South Bay)
Rondoni Farms (Santa Cruz)
Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch (North Bay)
The Great Peter Pumpkin Patch (North Bay)
Nicasio Valley Farms (North Bay)
McClelland’s Pumpkin Patch (North Bay)
The Godmother’s Pumpkin Patch (North Bay)
Dell’Osso Family Farms (Lathrop)

Where to Go

San Francisco

San Francisco Botanical Gardens
Ocean Beach
Baker Beach
Joe DIMAGGIO Black Top
Michelangelo Park

Marin County

Stinson Beach
Muir Beach
China Camp State Park
Olompali State Historic Park

San Mateo County

Año Nuevo State Park
Bean Hollow State Beach
Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property
Half Moon Bay State Beach
Montara State Beach
Pacifica State Beach
Pescadero State Beach
San Gregorio State Beach

Santa Clara County

- Castle Rock State Park

Contra Costa County

Mount Diablo State Park

Alameda County

- Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area (Alameda/San Joaquin counties)

Santa Cruz County

Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Wilder Ranch State Park

Other Counties

- Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area (Alameda/San Joaquin counties)
- Castle Rock State Park (Santa Cruz/Santa Clara/San Mateo counties)

Feast

Cutluxe Steak Knives – Serrated Steak Knife Set of 4

Cutluxe Chef Knife – 8″ Chopping Knife with Olive Wood Handle

Recipes Inspired by Autumn

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A Dinner Fancy Enough for Guests, Easy Enough for Weeknights

Spooky Halloween Treats

5 Easy Ways to Add Halloween Fun to Lunch

Dining Essentials

2. Crofters Organic Black Currant Just Fruit Spread

5. HelloFresh Back-to-School Snack and Meal Bundle

6. Seedsheet Culinary Container Garden Bundle

7. Waterloo Black Cherry Sparkling Water

8. Don Pablo Bourbon Infused Specialty Coffee

10. Tortilla Press Kit by Verve CULTURE | Red Cast Iron Press + Servilletta

11. Undercover Snacks Dark Chocolate & Pumpkin Spice Singles

12. Meat District Ultimate Grilling Pack

13. The Hard Seltzer Cocktail Book: 55 Unofficial Recipes for White Claw® Slushies, Truly® Mixers, and More Spiked-Seltzer Drinks

14. Sweet Chaos Handmade Kettle Corn, Coldstone Creamery Cake Batter Drizzle

15. Three Peaks Manuka Honey New Zealand, Single Serve Packets 10 Pack

16. GoSili Reusable XLong Silicone Straw and Travel Case

Gift Thanks

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Gifts for the Fall

2. Superman & Lois: The Complete First Season

3. MiniOwls Stuffed Animal Toy Storage/Bean Bag Chair Cover

4. Thankful: A Fill-in-the-Blank Keepsake

5. Puzzle Culture’s Kid’s Box (Use cide SFBAM10 for 10% off!)

6. Puro Sound Labs Volume Limited Kids’ Bluetooth Headphones

7. lunii – My Fabulous Storyteller – Children Craft Their own Audio Stories

8. The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids

9. Nomadix National Parks Collection Towel

10. Dominic & Dempsey Vegan Leather Boots

11. T is for Tame – Taming Spray & Matte Cream for Babies+

12. A Grandparent’s Love: Over 200 Quotations Celebrating the Unshakeable Bond and Boundless Joy of Our Most Precious Teachers, Caregivers & Family

13. Finding Nessie by Pressman – The Innovative 3D Game of Adventure

14. The Escape Game: Escape from Iron Gate

15. Loloma Fiji Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

16. Bibado Wipe Clean Baby & Toddler Weaning Bib

Halloween Books

12. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Thanksgiving Books

1. Happy Thanksgiving, Curious George tabbed board book

3. The Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Blessings: Stickers Included!

7. Little Critter: Just a Special Thanksgiving

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