Fun With Kids in the Oakland and Berkeley
We are pleased to announce another fabulous event for 510Families.com readers! We have partnered with some local baby-loving companies to bring East Bay parents (and their babies!) a fun morning outing from 9 am to 11 am on Wednesday, December 3. Please join us at Brushstrokes Studio in Berkeley to make a footprint momento and […]
North Oakland/ South Oakland Little League (AKA NOLL/SOLL, which includes Berkeley south of Virginia) registration is now open for all divisions, ages 5 through 14, on the NOLL/SOLL website. El Cerrito Youth Baseball accepts players regardless of location; register now on the ECYB website; fees increase on December 1. Batter up!
This weekend, the {510} Families families had a great time saying hello to readers at Berkeley’s new Sports Basement store where we allowed parents to “valet park” their children with babysitters while they shopped. Parents exclaimed at the deals they were getting, and the space, formerly Iceland skating rink, had such a unique feel, the […]
Mary McQueen is a fitness guru among moms in Oakland. Formerly overweight herself, she now teaches Baby Boot Camp; runs a Kaia F.I.T. program; and coaches women on healthy eating and exercise. She has three children, and today she’s sharing some of her favorite activities for Bay Area parents. What’s your favorite family restaurant in […]
I grew up on Hostess Twinkies and Pop Tarts; it even says so on our About page. But now, I’m a Berkeley mama and my children don’t do That Stuff. Lucky for us, there is a sweet middle ground in which wholesome ingredients make tasty treats that we can all feel good about. Look at these […]
With so many vacation days on the horizon, we wanted put together a list of destinations for our fellow families with grade school children to explore the Bay Area during holidays. Enjoy! Thanks to San Francisco Zoo for sponsoring this post (and providing the above photo of their playground). All of the content was created […]
Farm Burger on Gilman is serving up grass-fed beef and tasty side dishes with a kids’ play zone all for a decent price. We LOVED Farm Burger, here’s why: Beyond kid-friendly – Play area with chalk, kitchen set, blocks, and more. My three-year-old didn’t want to leave, my 6-month old crawled around too. Crayons at tables, […]
Putting on a pair of not-sneakers and attending a ballet is an annual tradition for many families. If you’ve got kids who are ready for a large-scale theater experience for the holidays, here are some local performances to choose from. Alameda Civic Ballet’s The Nutcracker: A Holiday Family Favorite San Francisco Youth Ballet’s The Nutcracker […]
Chill out at the third annual seasonal ice rink at Alameda’s South Shore Center shopping plaza. Running November 8 through January 21 daily until 10pm, you and your kiddos will be able to skate and sip cocoa through the New Year. Little ones can loop the rink holding a “Bobby the Seal” for balance. Yay, no […]
I took my kids, 7 and 9, to check out Sky High Sports, a trampoline park in Concord, and was surprised to see other 510 parents I recognized there, so my bottom line conclusion is that it is worth the drive. 35 minutes by car from North Berkeley, but just 20 minutes from Rockridge, this […]
How many times do I need to go to the zoo to break even? Is it a good deal if my kids are toddlers or babies? Let’s break it down.
Fruitvale. Unity Council hosts an enormous (see teacup ride above!) Dia de los Muertos Festival of Latin American music, food, and culture that promises to be family friendly. Sunday, November 2 from 10 am to 5 pm. Gourmet Ghetto. The 1400 block of Shattuck Avenue will host altar building, facepainting, and food trucks with beer […]
The grand opening of Berkeley’s new Sports Basement is finally here and we’re throwing a family-friendly party with Urban Sitter to celebrate! Please join us. Who: {510} parents and children of all ages Activities: Explore the new old Iceland stacked high with sports-related gear and clothing Shop at a 20% discount Kids will enjoy fun […]
Promising to save you up to $3,000 with local coupons is one thing, but does it deliver?
Tickets are on sale now for Mary Poppins, the Berkeley Playhouse production of the iconic musical. Mary Poppins features two alternating youth casts trained in The Berkeley Playhouse School of Musical Theater. My mom took my children to this show in Los Angeles and they talked about it for months. At age 5, it was my […]
Even if you don’t currently reside with a pint-sized train enthusiast, you will want to check out this wonderful holiday adventure right here in the East Bay.
A new weekly event at Cal Golden Bears Gymnastics invites parents with toddlers and preschoolers to drop in and play. From 11 am to 2 pm on Fridays, the Bear Cub gym is open for your visit. From new walkers up to age 5 are invited to bounce, climb, and swing for as much of […]
