19 Places in the Bay Area Where Kids Can See Animals
Our favorite places to visit with animals, including Zoos, museums, aquariums, small shops, & farms!
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Family-friendly High Holidays Guide For East Bay Jewish Families
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur celebrations hosted by local organizations and ideas for celebrations at home and in the community.
Tips for Taking Kids to Cal Bears Football Games
Here are some tips to help kids enjoy Cal football games and surrounding festivities, so you can make it through the whole game whine-free
Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
Apple Picking with Children Near the Bay Area
Apple-picking season is upon us. Here are a few U-pick options and Bay Area apple orchards worth a visit with your family. Always, call first!
Academic Support & Enrichment for East Bay Kids
Find academic support in math, reading, or study skills in the East Bay. Build confidence in group work or one-on-one.
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay this Weekend: Aug 22-23
The weekend again? Every week, Tiffany, mom to three young ones, chooses her favorite activities and events.
Ticket Alert: Sacramento’s Polar Express
Don't miss your chance to purchase tickets to the Polar Express train in Old Town Sacramento. Become a member early for presale access.
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...
Labor Day: Scottish Games in Pleasanton
Labor Day Weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds come for feats of strength, colorful highland dances, whisky tasting, and lots of kilts.
Favorite Visual Art Classes for Kids in the East Bay
Presenting our guide to getting your child started in art classes in the East Bay.
Book Now: Holiday Train Rides Around the Bay Area
All aboard the Polar Express! Here are a few magical holiday train rides for Bay Area families, some of which will sell out quickly.
Weekend Road Trip: Jubilee Railroad Resort & Lake Shasta Caverns
Our family drove North and slept in a real train caboose. By day, we explored a science museum, playground, and the caverns at Lake Shasta!
19 Places in the Bay Area Where Kids Can See Animals
Our favorite places to visit with animals, including Zoos, museums, aquariums, small shops, & farms!
Indoor Play Spaces in the East Bay
For little ones who are in constant exploration mode, here is a guide to indoor play spaces in the Bay Area.
Driving to L.A. – 7 Places to Stop on a Road Trip Down Highway 5 in California
Driving I-5 down the center of California is a fairly joyless journey. I offer some tips, restaurants & diversions for enduring a day in the ...
Book Now: Napa Valley Santa Train Jolly Journeys
Modeled after the Polar Express, passengers take a 1.75-hour round-trip train ride up to the "North Pole" to receive a small gift and treats.
Ticket Alert: Harry Potter-themed Drone Show at Oracle Park
Grab tickets to this exciting drone show!
Cal Academy of Sciences Is for Kids of All Ages
Cal Academy of Sciences, kids and parents will have fun visiting an aquarium, rainforest, and natural history museum all under one living roof.
Alameda Outdoor Dining With Kids
Where do you like to eat outside with kids in Alameda? Here are some of our community's favorite al fresco dining options on the island.
20+ Free Things to do Before Summer is Over
Take on one of these items as your mission every day, and you'll definitely be getting the most out of the East Bay.
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.
- More East Bay discounts >
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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