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East Bay Mother’s Day Guide
We love and appreciate you, Moms! Inspiration for celebration activities, cool outings, and great gifts for Mother's Day.
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay This Weekend: April 27-28
What’s fun this weekend with kids? We hand-picked top 10 events for entire family to enjoy. Read our weekend planner for inspiration!
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose: Worth the drive!
With so many playgrounds to explore, it's hard to find time to see the animals at Happy Hollow Zoo & Park!
Art, Design, and Maker Summer Camps
Let's design and make amazing things this summer! This roundup of maker and art summer camps will keep hands and brains busy.
Alameda Pediatric Dentistry Welcomes Kids With Special Needs
This post is sponsored by Alameda Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, who have offered orthodontic care and dentistry under one roof for 10 years.
Park Profile: Updated Montclair Park
Montclair Park in Oakland is a fantastic park for kids of all ages. There are two playgrounds, a skate park and unique Wild West area ...
Ticket Alert: Big Art Weekend at Bay Area Discovery Museum
Explore hands-on activities created by early childhood experts from Splat Painting to a Rainbow Mud Kitchen.
Bay Area Fruit Picking Guide
Fruit picking is a year-round activity in California. Here's your guide to the what/where/when/how of Bay Area farms and orchards.
Orinda: A Single BART Stop Past Rockridge
Start your morning at Orinda Village for a cafe, park, library, bookstore, and even a pizza joint if you make it until lunchtime. Here's a ...
Music and Theater Day Camps for East Bay Kids
This roundup of artistic camps includes a range of summer camp creative pursuits from instruments, vocals, and dramatic fun.
Children’s Fairyland Membership: Is it Worth it?
Fairyland membership costs a family of five $159; we would only need to visit twice to break even. We do the math for you.
Movie Theater Fun for ALL Ages at The New Parkway
See new movies with your baby in tow or bring your child to enjoy classic cartoons with sweet cereal at Oakland's beloved movie theater.
Ticket Alert: The Wizard of Oz at the SF Symphony
The SF Symphony will deliver a sweeping orchestral backing to Dorothy's journey as she follows the Yellow Brick Road to Oz and faces the Wicked ...
Most Affordable (Cheap!) East Bay Summer Camps
East Bay Summer camps can still be found for less than $250 per week if you know where to look plus tips on finding more ...
U-Pick Strawberries & Other Berries in the Bay Area
The warmer days of Spring and early Summer (from April to July) bring the prospect of juicy sweet strawberries and other yummy berries
East Bay Kids Birthday Party Guide
Let us help you plan your kid's birthday party. Ideas for kids including birthday party places, party entertainers, and more around the East Bay.
Half-Day Camps in the East Bay
Summer camps that offer half-day programs are perfect for kids that need a little bit of time away from home. Choose mornings or afternoons.
May 4: de Youngsters Day Out is a Celebration of Art
Reserve tickets to the annual free community day for children – the de Youngsters Day Out - a must-do for art-loving kids.
Family-Friendly Passover Guide for East Bay Families
Passover 2024 round-up for Oakland, Berkeley, and other East Bay families including lots to do at home, seder ideas, and kid-friendly activities.
Old-School Fun at High Scores Arcade Alameda
Located on Alameda’s fun section of Park Street, High Scores has 45 game cabinets with the capability to play over 400 classic 80’s games.
Discounts for East Bay Families
- Oakland Aviation Museum. Save 60% on admission to this exciting, kid-approved aircraft experience.
- Save on Disneyland tix. Disneyland Resorts at best prices through our affiliate, Get Away Today.
- More East Bay discounts >
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For parents looking for more fun with their kids in the East Bay, this is your online guide. You’ll find free and cheap activities for babies and kids in Oakland, Berkeley and surrounding areas.
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