• Location: 460 63rd St. Oakland, Ca 94609

• Phone: 510-654-7365

• Website: http://www.peraltaschool.org/peralta-in-bloom

• Pricing: Free to get in, $ food and activities

• Hours: 12-4pm, once a year in May

Description: Like most schools, my daughter's school puts on a Spring Fair once a year for their students and the community. School Fair's are a great way to support your local school and to take your child some place fun and inexpensive! Peralta is a community based school that is fun, visually pleasing, and inviting when you get there. There are so many activities to participate in. There is a jumpy tent, rock climbing wall, bungee jumping stand, cake walk, photo booth, face painting, potting and planting plants, and all types of games where you can win tickets to redeem for prizes. There is real food there, not just your typical school function spread but a real pizza oven churning out real good tasting pizza. There is also a real smoker grill for BBQ and hot dogs and such. Not to mention a snow cone machine, homemade cotton candy, and a big bake sale. Your child will be having a good old time for as long as you can stand it!

Highlights: It really goes beyond your typical school Fair when you have bungee jumping and a rock climbing wall- It sort of goes above and beyond! Plus some of the activities are free like face painting and bouncy tent. If the activities are not free they are very low cost.

Tips: Bring a little cash with you and bring a friend or partner to sit with and talk as your child runs around enjoying all the festivities.