Swimming Lessons for East Bay Kids
Let's talk swimming lessons. Here are 25+ East Bay swimming pools that will help teach your child how to swim.
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Family Fun in the East Bay
Ticket Alert June 13: Chabot Space & Science BubbleFest
Save the date for BubbleFest at Chabot Space & Science Center in the Oakland Hills. Prepare to be delighted.
The San Leandro Family Aquatic Center Pool Every East Bay Parent Should Know About
The San Leandro Family Aquatic Center is a summertime gem with splash pool, water play structure, swimming pool, spray park, and waterslide.
Adventure Playground in Berkeley Is Unlike Any Park You’ve Seen
Adventure Playground Berkeley lets kids imagine, build, and decorate their own play structures with saws, hammers, nails, and paint.
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay this Weekend: May 23 – 25
What’s fun this weekend with kids? We hand-picked top 10 events for entire family to enjoy. Read our weekend planner for inspiration!
Parents’ Guide to East Bay Gardens
Explore family-friendly East Bay Gardens for outdoor fun: admire flowers, follow butterflies, enjoy nature, & get inspired!
Summer Camps that Allow Daily Drop-in
Summer camps that offer daily drop-in service are a special kind of lifeline to parents. This is a roundup of summer camps that let you ...
East Bay Summer Concert Round-Up for Families
If your family loves listening to live music, check out our round-up of outdoor concerts -- most of which are free -- to enjoy this ...
Sports Camps for East Bay Kids
A round-up of sports camps in the East Bay: soccer, swimming, softball, archery, parkour, gymnastics, tennis, and more!
Join Us: Baby’s Day Out at Brushstrokes Studio
Join us for a fun morning outing on Friday, May 29 from 11 am – 1 pm. Brushstrokes in Berkeley is one of the first ...
Save the Date: San Ramon Art & Wind Festival
Kick off summer at the Bay Area’s beloved free two-day festival — the San Ramon Art & Wind Festival on Memorial Day Sunday & Monday
Did You Know That Mulberries Are Real? Here’s Where to Pick Them
My husband and I took our 5-year-old niece on a Brentwood farm hop, starting with mulberries before we moved on to cherries and then flowers. ...
Crab Cove Alameda: Beach + Tide Pools for Little Kids
Children will enjoy exploring Crab Cove beach in Alameda, but start with the visitor center to get more out of your trip!
Classes for Toddlers & Babies in the East Bay
A comprehensive list of session-based classes for ages 0-5, organized by category: Art, Music, Dance, Science, Play, Language and Culture...
East Bay Outdoor Movie Round-Up
If your kids can stay up well past 9pm, there are a few outdoor movies you can see for FREE. Most start around 8:15-8:45ish. BYO ...
Summer Fairs and Festivals for Bay Area Families
Here is a list of outdoor street fairs, carnivals, county fairs, and festivals to pencil into your Summer plans from May to August.
Roberts Regional Recreation Area: An Oakland Park with a Swimming Pool
Roberts Park AKA Roberts Regional Recreation Area is tucked away in the Oakland Hills with a huge playground, a calm pool, plus hiking trails and ...
Peach Picking & Other Summer Stone Fruit in the Bay Area
The time is ripe for picking perfect peaches, amazing apricots, and nectarous nectarines in the East Bay!
El Cerrito Splash Park
At the opposite end of the building from the swimming pool entrance, the splash pad welcomes visitors to the El Cerrito swimming pool by providing ...
A Guide to Cherry Picking in Brentwood for 2026
Brentwood: When to go, where to go, and what to bring on a cherry-picking day trip from the Bay Area.
Best Things to Do With Kids in May
Discover the best things to do in May: fruit picking, Mother's Day gatherings, garden visits, storytimes, and community festivals for starters!
Discounts for East Bay Families
- Oakland Ballers Games. Save 10% on admission with our code: OB510FAM.
- Oakland Aviation Museum. Save 60% on admission to this exciting, kid-approved aircraft experience.
- Save on Disneyland tix. Disneyland Resorts at best prices through our affiliate, Get Away Today.
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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.
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