Fun With Kids in the Oakland and Berkeley
The Cassoulet Saved Our Marriage is a collection of essays about eating and how we learn to do it, with and from our families. Several of the contributors are East Bay writers, including Berkeley native Phyllis Grant who has been featured here before. Mrs. Dalloway’s on College Avenue will host a free reading from the [...]
Bites Off Broadway — a rotation of 15 food trucks in Oakland — will again bring the vibe of a neighborhood block party and picnic to the front of Studio One, at 465 45th St. between Lawton and Broadway on Friday nights, beginning May 10. Trucks will include Tina Tamale, Doc’s of the Bay, Fist [...]
In Downtown Berkeley, located near Habitot, the YMCA, and the Central Library, is a new noodle bar that made even my picky eater happy. The menu allows customers to create their own dish, choosing from noodle types, sauce, and protein. Each meal is easily two servings, so kids can split an order, or leftover strategies [...]
We live in Berkeley and I am firmly in support of their healthy school lunch program. As such, I kinda force my kids to buy, rather than pack, a lunch. So, for better or worse, when summer camps roll around, it’s back-to-lunchbox time for me and my family. But, I’m never really off the hook. [...]
A child-friendly spot that also lets grownups challenge their palates, Bittersweet Café is one of our favorite destinations in Oakland’s Rockridge district (it’s popular with the stroller brigade, too). Are you a parent who needs a break from kiddie stuff? Then there’s room for you here as well. Their child’s hot chocolate starts with Guittard [...]
What to expect Friday nights, you will see plenty of families and people heading toward the Oakland Museum. During Off the Grid, 10th Street is closed next to the museum with all the food trucks parked in a line. Music is playing through speakers, tables and chairs are packed with people of all ages (many [...]
I’ve had my eye on Sprouts Cooking Club since I attended a benefit for the BUSD cooking/gardening programs last year. They do all kinds of fun foodie programs with children in San Francisco and they FINALLY launched a class series here in the {510}. Classes will take place at East Bay restaurants and the Whole [...]
This hyperlocal tour of Oakland was contributed by Chantal Laurie, who works for Teach For America and sits on the Board of Habitot. Chantal has two young children and lives close to Park Blvd. The Glenview neighborhood in Oakland is small enough that you might miss it if you blink too many times while driving [...]
The “artsy” in you need not starve: a family-friendly short film night at Sticky Art Lab on Friday. (Even meet the artists!) Take your baby out for a morning on the town: Rosa Parks School hosts a “Baby Bounce.” Book van available to check out books. Food trucks are still congregating on Saturdays in Alameda [...]
Visit a unique showcase of “creche” displays (nativity scenes) at The Cathedral of Christ the Light, happening all weekend. (Learn how to make your own on Saturday!) Burn off some holiday cookies at a festive 5k/10k run (and a free “kids dash”) that will have your feet jingling. Literally. Don’t forget your Santa hat! If [...]
There are so many wonderful places to shop, play, and eat in the Berkeley-Oakland area that creating a specific gift guide for East Bay families was tricky. To avoid sending you back to my favorite places each year, I’ve included picks from our new contributors. Gifts to keep: Local tee shirts Be proud of your [...]
Brunch at Wat Mongkolratanaram, Berkeley’s Thai Buddhist temple, at Russell St and Martin Luther King Jr. is a treat not to be missed. Since I hadn’t been in four years, I was overdue for a visit, so I went this weekend with my older boys and some friends. How to do it and what to [...]
Introducing another new contributor, Becky Matthews, who has been featured before in our 510 Faves series. You’ll be hearing more from her soon, but today she gives us a tour of her neighborhood. Now living in South Berkeley (The Lorin District) for six years- first as a newly married woman with a career and now [...]
I’m happy to introduce our newest contributor, Mandy, an Oakland mom to a busy toddler daughter that calls Jack London Square home. She was happy to share her favorite neighborhood spots and promises, “JLS is kid-friendly, and families live here too!” — thanks Mandy! Transportation The old Warehouse District is definitely an up and coming [...]
I’d like to introduce another new contributor to 510Families: Lisa is a journalist and mom to a seven year-old and also a Bollywood fan. Today, Lisa is sharing her favorite affordable restaurants for families in Eastlake (perhaps after a bout of haggling at the Sunday flea market at Laney College). She got to know Eastlake [...]
Thanks to Stephanie Meade for this guest post. Stephanie is the founder and editor of InCultureParent.com. One of the things I love about the Bay Area is the wealth of opportunities to explore other cultures. With Day of the Dead just behind us and Diwali still to look forward to, there is always a fun [...]
I’m happy to introduce Cara as a new contributor to 510families from El Cerrito. She has a four-year old daughter and is expecting a second baby in January. Cara enjoys making crafts, photography and simple scrapbooking. While she’ll be writing for us about a number of Bay Area activities, today she shares her home stomping [...]
