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Family fun in the East Bay
Lighted yachts and boats on parade for the holidays
Add these lighted yacht parades to your holiday bucket list. Twinkling boats pass by in a floating Christmas light spectacular.
Guide to Indoor Fun for Grade School Kids
Too old for ball pits and water play tables? There are plenty of indoor amusement centers in the East Bay to entertain older kids from jumping to pinball
Bounce houses galore at #bouncefarm in Martinez
Bounce Farm in Martinez is a flipping awesome destination for little kids who love to jump. We visited this very clean family-operated bouncy house, bouncy slide and climb-around place and my three-year old suggested we move in.
Flag football for K-7 kids at Cal’s Memorial Stadium in Berkeley
Registration is open for the first season of flag football at Cal’s Memorial Stadium for kids in grades Kindergarten through 7th grade.
Weekend Planner – Nov 17 + 18
Editor’s note. The air quality is bad and worse as of this Friday morning. We are doing our best to keep up with closures. When in doubt, please call first.
8 places to take kids ice skating in the Bay Area
During the winter season temporary ice skating rinks are set up throughout the Bay Area, making ice skating more accessible than ever.
Ticket Alert: Wizard of Oz at Berkeley Playhouse
This classic story of friendship will allow you to introduce your child to all the figures of speech and cultural references born out of the Wizard of Oz. We’re not in Kansas anymore!
Black Santa Photos at Jack London Square
New in 2018, a Black Santa Winter Wonderland at Jack London Square, filled with Black Santa photos, merchandise, and more!
Best Christmas lights in the East Bay
We love holiday lights! Whether you stay in the car and do a “drive-by” or get out to stroll, visiting holiday light displays is a fun winter tradition.
Christmas Tea in the Bay Area: a family tradition
Christmas Tea in San Francisco and the East Bay makes a lovely — often expensive — holiday tradition for families. We break it down from near to far.
Hanukkah Guide: Family-friendly events for the Festival of Lights
Family-friendly listings for dates and times for menorah lightings, Hanukkah events, and concerts in Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond & beyond.
Walnut Creek ice skating rink
Walnut Creek Ice skating rink is open seasonally starting November 11 through January 16. Kids under 3 are FREE. Adult tix $12 to $15.
Christmas tree lightings in the East Bay & San Francisco
This list of 2018 Christmas tree lightings provides options in the East Bay and beyond.
Park Profile: San Lorenzo Community Park
San Lorenzo Community Park is a true East Bay gem: Duck pond, massive play structure, paths, basketball courts, picnic areas.
East Bay Preschool Guide
Guide to preschools for our children of the East Bay in Oakland and Berkeley, spanning from El Sobrante to Concord and San Leandro.
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
