5 East Bay Spots to Get Even Wetter on a Rainy Day
Outdoor spots to take kids after — or during — a rainy day in the East Bay.
Family Fun in the East Bay
Best East Bay Holiday Lights: Alameda’s Christmas Tree Lane
Drive through the best holiday lights in the East Bay on Christmas Tree Lane in Alameda beginning December 4, 2022.
Holiday Outing: Christmas at the Tilden Carousel
The Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round transforms every year to a magical winter wonderland. Look for cocoa, ornaments to buy, and sometimes Santa!
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Christmas Dinner To Go Options for East Bay Families
Christmas dinner to go. Support Bay Area chefs and restaurants while taking a break from holiday meal cooking. Win win.
10-ish Places to Mail Your Letters to Santa
Here’s how to send your children’s letters to Santa Claus, some with special mailboxes to the North Pole and some ways even easier!
A Magical Holiday Staycation at Berkeley’s Claremont Club & Spa
Plan a family holiday staycation at the Claremont Club & Spa in Berkeley. From skating, pizza, cookies, views, and more, what’s not to love?
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31 Things to Do With Kids in December
So much fun all month long — find Santa, play in the snow, listen to stories, see lights, get crafty, light candles, take in a show, phew!
Ticket Alert: Upcoming Shows and Special Events
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay This Weekend: Dec. 3-4
Enjoy twinkling holiday lights, build your own menorah, learn to play pinball, search for ladybugs, and other ways to have an amazing weekend.
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Sponsor Spotlight: Black Pine Circle School
Black Pine Circle is a private school in Berkeley with healthy student/teacher ratio and a dedication to inquiry for students K-8.
Hanukkah Guide: Family-friendly Activities for the Festival of Lights
This Hanukkah Guide for East Bay kids has listings for menorah lightings & Hanukkah events in Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond & beyond.
Ticket Alert: The Harlem Globetrotters in Oakland
What to know about taking your family to the Harlem Globetrotter’s game in Oakland
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Sensory-Friendly Santa Claus Sittings
A few special times and places where Santa will be available for special needs children.
Best Christmas Traditions in San Francisco
Planning a Christmas visit to San Francisco to take in some extra holiday cheer? We got you whether you BART, ferry, or drive!
Lighted Yachts & Boats on Parade for the Holidays
Add these lighted yacht parades to your holiday bucket list. Twinkling boats pass by in a floating Christmas light spectacular.
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23 Best Things to Do With a Baby in the East Bay
From adjusting to your role as a parent to chasing a toddler around, here are ideas to entertain a baby that are fun for you both.
Discounts for East Bay Families
- Oakland Aviation Museum. Save 60% on admission to this exciting, kid-approved aircraft experience.
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Welcome to {510} Families
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.
Discover what you can do this weekend, where you can play, and how to find everything an East Bay family needs. Help us build this community: submit tips and make comments. Thank you for visiting.
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– Heather & Whitney
