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East Bay Summer Camp Guide (2018)
East Bay Summer Camp Guide for Oakland and Berkeley families featuring day camps in STEM, Art, Design + Cooking, Music, Dance + Performing Arts, Eco + Outdoor skills, Sports, Language, Culture, and Overnight camps
Classes for Preschoolers, 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…
In celebration of Earth Day: redwoods — and reading! (WIN)
Big, tall, giant thanks to Save the Redwoods League for sponsoring today’s post and fun contest for grade schoolers. Earth Day is a perfect occasion to plan a field trip out to Redwood Regional Park, Tilden, or up to Muir Woods. If you can’t get to the tall trees each weekend, reading about nature is {more}
East Bay Mother’s Day Guide
Activities, places to eat, and treats for Mother’s Day in Oakland and surrounding communities, Berkeley, Albany, Alameda.
Cal Day fun for your little bear
Cal Day is a terrific opportunity to for the East Bay families to get a taste of the world class university in our backyard with FREE classes & games on campus.
Weekend Planner – Apr 21 + 22
10 unique ways to celebrate Earth Day with your family: yoga, wine, street party, skating, theater, beach, and lots more!
Save the date: Turn the Page! at Children’s Fairyland
The Fairyland children’s book festival, Saturday, May 19, from 10 to 4, will bring together more than 25 Bay Area children’s authors and illustrators who will do read-alouds and demonstrations and talk about their craft with kids and parents.
Kids skate free at Paradise Skate in Antioch
The Kids Skate Free program is nationwide, and our nearby independent roller skating rink in Antioch participates.
Drop-in maker space for the youngest creators
At Junior Center for Art & Science, a new youth maker space equips young innovators to create from low-tech, creativity-inspiring materials.
Where to watch the Warriors games
Golden State Warriors watch parties make it possible to enjoy a night out cheering with other DubNation fans of most ages.
Spotlight on Su Yun’s Chinese Learning Center
Su Yun’s Chinese Learning Center is the only after-school and summer program that provides Mandarin language instruction along with hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) experiences to reinforce the language and culture.
Win a birthday party at Kids Gym Berkeley
Win a fantastic birthday party package at Kids Gym Berkeley valued at $450 — super for kids up to age 11. Bounce, swing, and celebrate here!
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 – Apr 14 + 15
Be inspired by real inventors and tinkerers at Chabot Space & Science Center’s 2nd Annual Tinkerfest. Oakland Zoo is throwing a party to celebrate Earth Day – you won’t want to miss out! Go further afield and discover Lost World in Livermore, a fun indoor playground with laser tag, trampolines and much more. Dress in {more}
Kids Bowl Free this summer
Kids bowl free at participating bowling alleys in the (510): Albany, San Leandro, Castro Valley, and Fremont. Register first.
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. Thank you for visiting.
Discover our never-ending calendar of fun stuff to do with kids in the East Bay!– Heather & Whitney
