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Family fun in the East Bay
Weekend Planner Dec 15 + 16
Have you seen Santa yet? He is popping up in various locations, make sure to follow our Santa Guide to get that holiday card photo. Saturday It’s getting cold. Let’s cozy up at the library to watch A Bug’s Life – it’s free! Make personal holiday gifts that will be memorable and make the grandparents smile. {more}
Winter Day Trip: Snow on the Farm in Lathrop, CA
Dell’Osso Family Farm hosts a seasonal man-made sledding hill, an ice rink, a zip line, and in the evening, a holiday light experience.
Dazzling outing: Alameda Lantern Light Festival
The family-friendly Alameda Lantern Light Festival is being held at the fairgrounds in Pleasanton, Thursdays through Sundays, now until January 20.
New Year’s Eve with kids in the East Bay
New Year’s Eve with kids in the Bay Area includes many options from home to a tot-centric noon year’s eve bash and everything in between!
Christmastime at Disneyland
Christmas decorations, treats, and seasonal magic is now through January 6, 2019.
5 snow play outings for Bay Area families
Snow adventures for young families. Skip the lifts, five options for exploring by foot or snowshoes.
Holiday outing: Lake Merritt water sleighs and caroling
This December, families can ride a “water sleigh” on Lake Merritt complete with Christmas carols for a special holiday treat. Rides are $8 per person.
Must-see holiday lights: Alameda’s Christmas Tree Lane
Somehow I just wasn’t sure visiting Alameda’s Christmas Tree Lane would be worth the drive. Well it is.
Oakland Parks and Playgrounds
Best free thing to do with kids in Oakland? A playground or park! Stay as long or short as you like.
Weekend Planner – Dec 8 + 9
Brrr! It’s cold out there. Hope you find something cozy to do this weekend with your family or friends. Read on to find some fun.
{Sponsored} A peek inside Aquatic Living apartments in Berkeley
Wondering what those Aquatic Living buildings look like on University near Fourth Street? I was. Step inside our tour of this family-friendly building.
Leland Snow Play: Tubing fun for all ages – including adults
At Leland Snow Play, guests pay for a ticket which enables them to use tubes for riding down a man-made hill as many times as they like.
Spotlight on Prospect Sierra’s new TK program
Prospect Sierra’s new transitional kindergarten program in El Cerrito is designed for four- and five-year-olds who are ready to learn by doing.
It happened! The {510} Families Preschool Fair & Playdate in Oakland
In addition to the expo-style room, filled with friendly preschool teachers and parents, an adjacent room offered a showcase of kids activities.
Piedmont’s Mountain View Cemetery Holiday Circle of Lights
This easy evening outing includes a festive holiday light display and it’s located near tons of dinner spots.
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
