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What is the East Bay Preschool Fair?

Meet with reps from 80 preschools and other child-focused resources.

20 Free Things To Do Before Summer is Over

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Take on one of these items as your mission every day, and you’ll definitely be getting the most out of the East Bay.

 

 

Codornices Park in the Berkeley Hills

There are so many features to explore at Codornices Park in Berkeley that my experience of it has changed completely as my kids have grown older. We find new parts to enjoy with every visit.

Summer fun @ Lawrence Hall of Science

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Summer Fun Days at Lawrence Hall of Science combine play with learning.

Museum membership cards available for lending at library

Borrow membership cards and visit Habitot or the Bay Area Discovery Museum.

Reader tip: Moraga spring egg hunt

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Advance purchase of tickets for $10 each is required. On Sunday March 24, Moraga Commons Park offers an old-fashioned egg hunt, games, face painting, crafts, and bounce houses for children eight and under. Children are guaranteed to find both treats and toys at Moraga Commons, located at the corner of Moraga Road and St. Mary’s [...]

Fun outings for East Bay families: March 10-11

Weekend fun includes magic, juggling, and ice cream. Sounds pretty great!

Take the bus to Little Farm

What fun for a preschooler! First a public bus ride, then farm animals.

Create your own gymnastics camp

School closed for a staff development day? Rally your fellow school parents to coordinate an impropmtu mini-day camp with friends.

Reader tip: Theater classes in San Leandro

Classes range from Theatre Play and Glee Club type choir to puppetry and Shakespeare for grades 1-12

Support groups for new mothers

An update from Jennifer Subasic-Marks who facilitates new mom support groups in Oakland and Berkeley.

{510} Families Day Out with Buddy Club

We are sponsoring the Buddy Club and Zappo the Magician show on Sunday, March 11. Join us and save $2 per ticket!

Spring Break camps in the East Bay

Here are four more East Bay camps that offer two different one-week sessions in April.

Spring Break camps in Oakland and Emeryville

Here are three East Bay camps that offer two different one-week sessions in April.

Summer camp newswire: March 2012

As a service to other East Bay parents, I will run this series to help keep “Sign up for summer camp” on your to-do list.

Used kids clothes and consignment sales in the East Bay

Here are ten local opportunities besides Craig’s List to become part of the used kids clothes and gear ecosystem.