2. Walk, bike or Rollerblade with them in the annual May Fete parade. The oldest children's parade in Northern California, the marching usually begins at 10 a.m. The Addison Elementary School carnival will follow. No fees. Call 329-2380.

3. Go for a picnic and feed the ducks at the Baylands' duck pond. The best time of year is August and September. While you're at the Baylands, go for a walk on the boardwalk behind the Interpretive Center. Call 329-2506 or 329-2382.

4. Go watch a Children's Theatre production at 1305 Middlefield Road or at one of the After School Outreach Programs during the school year. Performances are on Thurs.-Sun., including matinees and evenings. Year-round shows.

5. Take them to one of the many city-sponsored seasonal events such as the Summer Festival and Chili Cook-Off on July 4, or the Dogs Best Friend Run.

6. Go fly a kite. An open field near the entrance of Shoreline Park at the end of Shoreline Drive in Mountain View is the perfect windy spot to fly regular as well as stunt kites. Another great place to fly your kite is at the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, located in Portola Valley off Skyline Boulevard.

7. Take them to Ano Nuevo State Reserve, the country's only mainland breeding colony of elephant seals. The giant animals arrive in great numbers from December through March to mate and give birth, but the seals can usually be seen throughout the year. Guided tours taking you on a three-mile sand dune hike are offered December through March, and cost $4 per person. Children 3 years old and under are free. From April through November, the beach is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for self-guided viewing of the seals. Located on Highway 1 about 25 miles south of Half Moon Bay. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Call 1-800-444-PARK or 879-2025.

8. Go ice-skating at Winter Lodge, located at 3009 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. Established in 1956, the Winter Lodge is open from late September to mid April. Closed for summer. Lessons available. Single admission $7, skate rental $3. Discount admission cards available.

9. Take them to Paramount's Great America, located on Great America Parkway, off Highway 101, Santa Clara. A 100-acre theme park featuring entertainment, rides, roller coasters and shows for all ages. Admission is $28.95 general (age 7-59); $15.95 for ages 3-6; free for 2 and under; $18.95 for people 60 and older. Open select weekends beginning in May, daily to Labor Day and then back to a weekend schedule until the end of October. Summer hours Sunday through Thursday 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call (408) 988-1800.

10. Go to the Junior Museum and Zoo, 1451 Middlefield Road, to see bobcats, rabbits and hedgehogs. Call 329-2111.