Did you realize that playing pinball was illegal up until the 1970s in the most of the U.S., and that it’s still outlawed in Oakland. Come find out why as you play on our seven decades of pinball machine classics. For this weekend we have some special surprises planned for you to learn about the dubious past of this fun activity! The special events of “Pinball Weekend” are in addition to all of Playland's regular attractions. Playland-Not-at-the-Beach is a nonprofit Museum of Fun. Designed and built entirely by volunteers, the 20+ interactive exhibits celebrate the magic and history of America's bygone amusements -- circuses, carnivals, magic, side shows, penny arcades, amusement devices, pinball arcades, haunted houses, and beautiful art everywhere. Our goal is to educate newer generations about the bygone days and allow those who remember Whitney's Playland and the Sutro Baths the opportunity to recapture the glorious sights and sounds of that marvelous era.
Guests pay one low price to enter and can play all day: $10 for children and seniors, and $15 for general admission. Open 10:00am-5:00pm.
10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530
www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org