Kid-friendly Fourth of July
Parades, pancakes, festivals, & fireworks! Our Fourth of July Guide for East Bay families has it all. Sponsored by Sarah’s Science.
Summer Brainstorm: 25 things to do with a kid that cost less than $5
Summer bucket list of family fun outings that cost less less than five bucks for an adult and a kid. Thanks to all of you who contributed.
WIN: Birthday party at Twirl Alameda
Win a fun art and play birthday party at Twirl Alameda valued at $300. Your child and 11 little buddies will have a blast!
Inside our {510} Families playdate at Rain or Shine {photos}
Our most recent epic playdate at-a-glance: the playspace, the menu, and the program.
Weekend Planner (June 24 + 25)
Sit for Drag Queen Story Hour then enjoy cookies and face painting. Dressing up optional, but encouraged! March in the SF Pride Parade, then play in the Family Garden. Shop for handmade goods at the Patchwork Show in Jack London Square. Celebrate the Summer solstice at Alameda’s Summer Sailstice – lots of waterfront activities, plenty {more}
Sponsor Spotlight: Savvy Rest in Berkeley for organic mattresses
Be sure to check out Savvy Rest this month to take advantage of their “Eat Right? Sleep Right!” promotion with Whole Foods. Buy an organic mattress and receive a $200 gift card to Whole Foods!
Sunny day destination: Antioch Water Park
Antioch Water Park has splashy activities for babies and every age on up: super shallow tadpool, toddler & preschooler waterslide, big kid body slides.
Worth the drive: Inflatable Aqua Park playground near Sacramento
I am DYING to go to Wake Island Watersports Park in the Sacramento area and play in their floating playground, AQUA PARK.
How to get a workout — with a baby in tow
We love learning about group exercise options that make it possible for moms to bring baby along with her. Here are 7 in the East Bay.
Weekend Planner (Jun 17 + 18)
Show Dad some love this Father’s Day Weekend – read our guide to see how and where> Ride the Katie Train at Ardenwood Farms and enjoy a full day of train-themed fun. Sip a cup of joe while your kids craft, or craft with them – Coffee & Crafts is fun for everyone. Pirates head North {more}
LGBTQ Pride activities for families
We love family-friendly Pride celebrations and are lucky to have a bunch of them. Parades, baseball, fun fairs for LGBTQ families & allies alike.
Warriors Parade: FAQ from Visit Oakland
The parade route to celebrate the Golden State Warriors along with tips for riding BART and enjoying the celebrations on Thursday.
Half-day trip: Ardenwood Farms
When I went to Ardenwood Farms, it was a trip back in time, to a place where Laura Ingalls might have lived, without the Minnesota snow.
A Parents’ Guide to El Cerrito
El Cerrito has many great places to play and eat for families. Check out our best tips on where to go along San Pablo Avenue.
Alameda’s Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest this weekend
Saturday June 10th is the Alameda Sand Castle/Sculpture Contest at Crown Memorial Beach. Grab your shovels!
Welcome to {510} families
This is our guide for parents to have more fun with their kids in the East Bay. 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. Find us on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you for visiting.
– Heather & Whitney, The Rookie Moms