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Family Fun in the East Bay
What You Need to Know to Start a Micro School
Tuesday, August 11th, Wonderschool will answer your business questions about starting a new childcare center whether In-Home, Forest School, or Micro School
12+ East Bay Summer Camps That Are Running In August (2020)
East Bay summer camps that run through August to fill those childcare needs.
Delicious Strawberry U-Pick at Blue House Farm
Enjoy the fresh coastal air while picking delicious organic strawberries with your children, it is a practically perfect, stress-free outing near Half Moon Bay
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Spotlight: Oak Grove Learning Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten in Oakland
From the family who has been running Rockridge Montessori School since 1986, Oak Grove Learning is a new preschool and Kindergarten located in Oakland.
Lake Chabot Regional Park: Trails and Boats
Lake Chabot park has hiking trails, boating, picnicking, hiking, and biking. An on-site cafe sells fishing bait and licenses, food, and drinks.
Best East Bay Birthday Cake Bakeries
Behold some of our favorite birthday cake bakeries in the East Bay. Where is your go-to for a birthday party cake or treat you didn’t make from scratch?
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Fun Things to Do in the East Bay this Week: August 3 – August 9
Treasure hunts, John Muir hiking in the East Bay, BADM’s reopening, fun in the Presidio, and more. We’ve got all the details for a couple activity ideas, each day, for families this week!
19+ DIY Kits & Subscription Projects to Keep Kids Learning
For busy parents who want to introduce kids to specific hands-on activities, these DIY kits are perfect: stuffed with materials, instructions & video tutorials.
Getting Sandy at Keller Beach in Richmond, CA
My family loved our four-hour getaway to Keller Beach in Richmond. Bring sand toys and a picnic to make the most of your day.
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Now Open: Reserve Your Tickets for the Oakland Zoo
The Oakland Zoo is now open by reservation with lots of animals and the gondola ready to enjoy. No indoor places or playgrounds though, so manage expectations.
Win: One Week of Day Camp at Kids Gym Berkeley
Your kid will love playing all day at this fabulous multisensory activity center near the Berkeley/Emeryville – win a week of day camp through the end of 2020!
Stafford Lake Bike Park in Marin: An Epic Playground for Bike Lovers
This 17-acre family-friendly mountain bike course offers all the exciting jumps, challenging tricks, and clever toys that mountain bikers of all ages will love.
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Best Alameda Beaches for Little Kids
Easy parking, shallow waters, and open space make Alameda’s beaches ideal, free outings for families.
Angel Island with Kids: Family-friendly Hike and More
Taking our kids to Angel Island was like a mini vacation with a little of everything: boat ride (fun!), exercise, drinks, AND beautiful scenery.
Chabot Space & Science Center Closed Through June 2021
Chabot Space & Science Center plans to be physically closed through June, 2021 with many other ways to keep connected.
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Best Ice Cream in Oakland, Berkeley, and Beyond
Our go to treat is always ice cream. Our favorite places to order a scoop for walk up, carry out, and even home delivery.
Youth on Course: Kids Play Golf for $5 or Less
Youth on Course members, ages 6 to 18, can play a round of golf at over 1,300 participating courses for $1 to $5 after paying a $20 annual fee.
What Parents Are Talking About: Pandemic Pods
Pandemic pods may provide kids access to in-person learning or play with adult supervision while minimizing exposure. So, what’s the catch?
Bring a Little Disneyland Home: Princess Dress Sale
While they last, grab a deal on Disney licensed princess dresses and costumes (Elsa, Anna, Tiana, Sofia, Merida, pirates & more!).
Splash And Rock Scramble at Sunol’s Little Yosemite near Fremont
Little Yosemite in the Sunol Wilderness is a gorgeous hike filled with beautiful marshes, waterfalls, and wading areas nestled between rocks.
July 22-23 | Comet Neowise Is Making It’s Once in 6,000 Year Trip To the East Bay
Grab your kids binoculars and head out of the East Bay catch a view of Comet Neowise for the first time in 6,000 years!
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.
Discover our never-ending calendar of fun stuff to do with kids in the East Bay!
– Heather & Whitney
