Fun With Kids in the Oakland and Berkeley
It’s literally one of the Bay Area’s best kept secrets: an incredible freebie that is still under the radar to many, but one that will completely change your cultural life. The program is called Discover & Go, and it gets you and your kids in free to some of our most popular museums and attractions […]
The other day as I was assembling dinner, my husband arrived home and I asked, “How hungry are you?” and he answered, “Pretty hungry” so I clicked ORDER on a SpoonRocket.com delivery right then and there. Within ten minutes, a container of chicken, rice, and vegetables arrived at my house. True Story. Spoon Rocket promises […]
Here are ten local opportunities besides Craig’s List to become part of the used kids clothes and gear ecosystem.
Ice Cream Concierge alert! My son and I want to tell you guys about the newish Black Bear Diner in Emeryville. The best thing about it is that the kids’ entrees come with a scoop of ice cream. And not just a plain one either. The guy I call the Ice Cream Concierge comes out […]
We thought it would be fun to have one activity for each day of the year between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Whether you like to add them to your calendar, bookmark this page for inspiration, or print it out and stick it on your fridge, we hope you’ll find plenty of things to do […]
Parents Night Out is a fantastic excuse for a drop-off kid party in which children eat pizza, have dessert (gasp!), watch movies, and play with other kids of a similar age until way past their bedtimes. The formula varies depending on which organization is playing host. In some cases, your kids will do gymnastics, in […]
Thanks to Felicity at Encore Hand-me-down Baby Registry for urging us all to check out the improvements at Emeryville Market. Not that you need an excuse to let someone else make you dinner, but it sounds like a terrific solution for busy families with little ones. I went to Public Market in Emeryville on Friday […]
I thought I’d pull together a short list of things you might do if you find yourself without an outing for the day.
Whether you stay in the car and do a “drive-by” or get out to stroll, appreciating the hard work of those who put up holiday light displays is a fun winter tradition. Here are our picks for light-peeping this year. Alameda’s Christmas Tree Lane is a must-see for East Bay families. The magic starts Sunday, […]
We received a tip about a “FREE” eating program at the Swedish SuperStore going on now. What do you guys think? There is an Eat for FREE event at IKEA Emeryville from November 10 – 12 and again November 24 – 26th and this is how it works: 1. Dine in the IKEA Restaurant (with […]
Kids so pleased with their costumes they want to wear them more than once? Here is a round-up of Halloween activities and outings where Jedi Knights and Cleopatra will be more than welcomed. Ardenwood Farms’ Evening Train Ride: Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 pm, October 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th. Train ride through fields and […]
I asked our 510 Families Facebook community to tell us who sells the “best pizza in the East Bay”, and the winners were Gioia, Cheeseboard, Zachary’s, and Pizzaiolo, which, apparently everyone knows how to spell but me. I just spend 30 seconds matching up my guess at the sequence of vowels with those on the […]
We want to introduce Rachel, Arizona-transplant and Oakland mama of one daughter with a baby due any minute for sharing her favorite East Bay family picks with our readers. What’s your favorite playground? These days, Shorebird Park at the Berkeley Marina is our favorite! Even on chilly days, this playground seems to reside in a […]
Take on one of these items as your mission every day, and you’ll definitely be getting the most out of the East Bay.
Since we’ve started this website, some of our favorite pools have closed, but luckily, new options have opened too. Here are ten pools to get wet in the East Bay. Where do you swim? Albany Aquatic Center – Reopened earlier this year after a complete rebuild, the facility includes both an indoor and outdoor […]
Nobody hates a frustrated mom and kid waiting outside a locked business more than us. Ugh. It’s the worst! You spend all day pumping your kid up for the transition from playtime to shoes-car-outing hyping the destination only to pullup-fiind-parking-get-unbuckled and THEN discover your favorite place is closed. So, for that reason, I wanted to […]
For kids who are craving to clown around, these camps should be on your list.
