You’re invited! Toddler’s Day Out at Crab Cove
We are cooking up a fun event for families at Crab Cove. If you haven't been there, this is your chance!
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Fri September 18, 2026, Toddler's Day Out with 510 Families (RSVP) at Crab Cove Visitor CenterFri September 25, 2026, Maker Faire Bay Area at Mare IslandSat September 26, 2026, Maker Faire Bay Area at Mare IslandSat September 26, 2026, Painting Day at Fourth Street ShopsSun September 27, 2026, Maker Faire Bay Area at Mare Island
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You’re invited! Toddler’s Day Out at Crab Cove
We are cooking up a fun event for families at Crab Cove. If you haven't been there, this is your chance!
Ticket Alert: Family-Friendly Maker Faire Bay Area (Save 30%)
Maker Faire Bay Area turns 20! September 25–27, Historic Mare Island Shipyard: thousands of makers & stuff you've never seen before
Ticket Alert: Four Incredible Family Events Come to Oakland
Designed for kids and grown-ups alike, these shows invite families to share unforgettable experiences and enjoy meaningful time together.
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20+ Enrichment Programs for Girls + Gender Expansive Kids
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Oakland’s Aurora School Now Enrolling TK
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Park nearly anywhere on lower Solano Avenue (for FREE) and you'll find a place to play, a place to eat, or a place to relax ...
Tips for Taking Kids to Cal Bears Football Games
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Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
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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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