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Family Fun in the East Bay
{510} Halloween Events for East Bay Kids
Fun and safe Halloween events and activities for kids in Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding areas.
Joan's Pumpkin Patch in Livermore is Old School & Scenic
Nestled in the hills, Joan’s Farm is a nostalgic, classic, kind of pumpkin patch experience. Even during its busiest moments Joan’s feels very relaxed.
Fun Things to Do in the East Bay this Week: Oct. 19 – Oct. 25
Drive in family circus shows, Halloween yoga adventures, favorite kids Halloween books and ghost popcorn balls. We’ve got picks for each day.
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Skystar Wheel Delivers A Thrilling View of Golden Gate Park
A temporary installation of the Skystar Observation Wheel in Golden Gate Park will run from October 21 through December 30, enabling Bay Area families to
Spotlight on HANDS-ON! Berkeley STEAM Lab Programs for Kids
HANDS-ON! has developed three creative ways to bring STEAM joy to kids: sibling science, birthday party kits, and science experiment kits.
Berkeley Park Profile: Dream Land at Aquatic Park
Dream Land in the Aquatic Park area of Berkeley is a whimsical and adventurous playground that will inspire and excite your little ones' senses.
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Safely Observe DÃa de Los Muertos in the East Bay with kids
Here in the East Bay, there are various ways to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos including food, colorful crafts, sugar skulls with children in tow. In 2020, they're virtual.
Reservations Required: Halloween Pedicab Adventure
This Halloween-themed outdoor adventure for your small family may be just the thing a COVID-crushed holiday or birthday requires.
Reopening: Playgrounds in East Bay & San Francisco
Berkeley playgrounds reopen Friday, Oct. 16 and San Francisco playgrounds reopen Wednesday, Oct. 14. The remaining local counties are TBD.
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Simple, Creative Halloween Costumes
Super simple but creative Halloween costumes for kids or clever parents with easy DIY instructions.
Weekend Road Trip: Railroad Park Resort and Lake Shasta Caverns
Our family of four made a trip North and slept in a real train caboose. By day, we explored a science museum, playground, and the caverns at Lake Shasta!
Traverse Fitness: Biggest American Ninja Warrior Gym in California
Introducing the biggest Ninja Warrior gym in the Bay Area, welcoming kids 6 and up, plus adults, for classes, open gym, and birthday parties.
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Vacation Inspiration: Balboa Island during the Holidays
My family spent last New Year's Eve on Balboa Island, where we rented an AirBnB for three nights. If you don't know about this little Southern California gem, read on, as it's a great destination for kids of all ages.
Introducing Park Day School's New Head of School, Angela Taylor
Park Day School, is a progressive K through 8th grade school in Temescal with a brand new Head of School, Angela Taylor.
Outschool Surprised Me With Affordable Fun and Learning. Here's What We Tried.
Outschool is a fantastic resource for low-cost live online classes that will actually engage your child, from fitness to problem solving.
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Thanksgiving Camps & No-School Day Camps in November
Listings of camps that will provide childcare and fun during Veteran's Day & Thanksgiving break for kids in the urban East Bay area.
East Bay Family Photographers: Reader's Favorites
This list of photographers for East Bay families was curated with the help of 510Families.com readers who shouted out their faves.
Spotlight on Galileo Innovation Classes for Kids
Galileo has three different programs to support at-home learning schedules — all infused with their creative curriculum.
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Time to Vote, East Bay: Where & How for the 2020 Election
Early voting starts today! There are almost too many options, and it can get a bit confusing. Here's what Alameda & Contra Costa voters need
Spotlight on Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley Early Childhood Program
EB is a preschool – 8th international school combining a dynamic French curriculum and a whole-child-centered independent school education.
{510} Halloween Events for East Bay Kids
Fun and safe Halloween events and activities for kids in Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding areas.
Sponsor
Joan's Pumpkin Patch in Livermore is Old School & Scenic
Nestled in the hills, Joan’s Farm is a nostalgic, classic, kind of pumpkin patch experience. Even during its busiest moments Joan’s feels very relaxed.
Fun Things to Do in the East Bay this Week: Oct. 19 – Oct. 25
Drive in family circus shows, Halloween yoga adventures, favorite kids Halloween books and ghost popcorn balls. We’ve got picks for each day.
Skystar Wheel Delivers A Thrilling View of Golden Gate Park
A temporary installation of the Skystar Observation Wheel in Golden Gate Park will run from October 21 through December 30, enabling Bay Area families to
Sponsor
Spotlight on HANDS-ON! Berkeley STEAM Lab Programs for Kids
HANDS-ON! has developed three creative ways to bring STEAM joy to kids: sibling science, birthday party kits, and science experiment kits.
Berkeley Park Profile: Dream Land at Aquatic Park
Dream Land in the Aquatic Park area of Berkeley is a whimsical and adventurous playground that will inspire and excite your little ones' senses.
Safely Observe DÃa de Los Muertos in the East Bay with kids
Here in the East Bay, there are various ways to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos including food, colorful crafts, sugar skulls with children in tow. In 2020, they're virtual.
Sponsor
Reservations Required: Halloween Pedicab Adventure
This Halloween-themed outdoor adventure for your small family may be just the thing a COVID-crushed holiday or birthday requires.
Reopening: Playgrounds in East Bay & San Francisco
Berkeley playgrounds reopen Friday, Oct. 16 and San Francisco playgrounds reopen Wednesday, Oct. 14. The remaining local counties are TBD.
Simple, Creative Halloween Costumes
Super simple but creative Halloween costumes for kids or clever parents with easy DIY instructions.
Sponsor
Weekend Road Trip: Railroad Park Resort and Lake Shasta Caverns
Our family of four made a trip North and slept in a real train caboose. By day, we explored a science museum, playground, and the caverns at Lake Shasta!
Traverse Fitness: Biggest American Ninja Warrior Gym in California
Introducing the biggest Ninja Warrior gym in the Bay Area, welcoming kids 6 and up, plus adults, for classes, open gym, and birthday parties.
Vacation Inspiration: Balboa Island during the Holidays
My family spent last New Year's Eve on Balboa Island, where we rented an AirBnB for three nights. If you don't know about this little Southern California gem, read on, as it's a great destination for kids of all ages.
Sponsor
Introducing Park Day School's New Head of School, Angela Taylor
Park Day School, is a progressive K through 8th grade school in Temescal with a brand new Head of School, Angela Taylor.
Outschool Surprised Me With Affordable Fun and Learning. Here's What We Tried.
Outschool is a fantastic resource for low-cost live online classes that will actually engage your child, from fitness to problem solving.
Thanksgiving Camps & No-School Day Camps in November
Listings of camps that will provide childcare and fun during Veteran's Day & Thanksgiving break for kids in the urban East Bay area.
Sponsor
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
