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Family Fun in the East Bay
A Guide to Cherry Picking in Brentwood With Social Distance Measures
Brentwood: When to go, where to go, and what to bring on a cherry-picking day trip from the Bay Area. (By reservation only for 2020)
Calendar of Family-Friendly Online Treasures
Find cool stuff to do all day long. Our Events Calendar has gone virtual with our favorite activity providers moving their classes & shows online.
Stargazing With Kids & Seeking Out the Elusive Milky Way
You don’t need a telescope to see the Milky Way and stargaze. Just a sense of adventure to escape the light pollution and some coffee to stay up late.
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Summer Bucket List for Bay Area Kids
Summer Bay Area planner: Ice cream, hikes, modified camp-outs, art, s’mores, splashing, outdoor movies at home, hiking, a little bit of everything!
Vacation Inspiration: Houseboating on Lake Shasta
Houseboating on Lake Shasta is amazing; we pull up on shore, extend the included ramp, and climb off to explore. Campfires are a highlight every night, eating s’mores and checking out the scenery.
Oakland Scavenger Hunt: These Adorable Gnomes Will Delight Your Kids
Hundreds of gnomes fill the sidewalks of Oakland, and will delight you every time. Here’s where, and how to find them.
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Reopening this Week: Mini Golf at Scandia and GolfLand with Tee Times
Socially Distanced mini golf is open at Scandia by appointment. It’s cheap, it’s chill, and it felt like a low risk outing. We’ll go again for sure.
Fun Things to Do in the East Bay this Week: May 25 – 31
We understand planning your child’s day can be stressful. We curated two engaging activities per day for the entire week to make your planning easier.
June Summer Camps in the East Bay (2020)
Wondering which East Bay camps are open and running in June? Here you go! Thanks to our sponsors Avid4 Adventure and Head Over Heels.
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Reopening this Week: Tennis Courts
I love to see the families and kids out playing tennis again. Where to go and how to do it safely in the East Bay.
5 Hecka Fun Printables for East Bay Families
We love these adorable print-outs for busy kid hands (and sometimes ourselves, too!) with games, puzzles, journal entries, coloring, and offline creativity.
7 Instagram-Worthy Wall Murals in the East Bay Kids Will Love
Stunning street art wall murals around Oakland that will make you want to get your camera out, where to find them, and who made them!
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Amazing Things Your Child Can Learn With EDMO Live!
Camp EDMO has designed a virtual STEAM & SEL experience for kids from pre-k through high school to suit any schedule, budget, and curiosity.
Online Classes & Camps For K-12 Kids
These local activities have moved online. Keep your child’s day full by signing up for something new!
10 Soothing Sensory Activities for Preschoolers Worth the Mess
Easy sensory projects to do with basic household objects that will delight your little one. Almost definitely worth the mess & clean up!
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Reopening Parks & Where to Play Outside with Kids During Shelter in Place
East Bay locations where you can get outside without the temptations of playgrounds.
29 East Bay Restaurants with Family Sized Take Out Meals
I love having curbside takeout or delivery once (or twice) a week. I especially appreciate the restaurants and caterers who sell family-size portions.
Reopening this Week: Archery in Oakland with Redwood Bowmen
Bring your own bow and arrows to this archery range among the redwoods. Officially for archers 10 and up.
What {510} Families Readers Have To Say About Summer Camps
Here’s what 510 folks have to say about the prospect of summer day camps being available vs cancelled. There are as many opinions as there are respondents!
At-Home Montessori Learning Created By An Oakland Mom
Zahra Kassam, Oakland mom and Shark Tank success, founded Monti Kids to help families find the right toys for their child’s development & use them correctly!
Sound Off! How Do You Feel About Summer Camp This Year? [survey]
510families.com is surveying its East Bay families to find out how YOU are feeling about summer camp. Results will be kept confidential.
Outdoor Activities Families Can Do With Social Distancing From A-Z
Now that we’ve gotten to know every square inch of our own homes, many of us are itching to change it up. Let’s take a look at what we can do outdoors.
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
