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Family Fun in the East Bay
Lake Merritt Playground Profile: Snow Park
Across the lake from Fairyland, the newly renovated Snow Park is a beautiful, urban playground you must visit.
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Park Profile: Colorful Krusi Park in Alameda
Krusi Park in Alameda is a super fun playground to bring both toddlers and school aged kids alike. My four kids asked to go two days in a row!
Now Open by Appointment: Hidden Villa Farm in Los Altos Hills
About an hour from Oakland, get your family’s quarantine wiggles out at Hidden Villa with friendly farm animals and lots of room to run in the woods!
Fun Things to Do in the East Bay this Week: Jan. 18 – 24
Family-friendly volunteer opportunities for MLK day of service, inauguration celebrations, & virtual museum events. We’ve got picks for each day.
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Support Black-Owned Restaurants and Caterers in the East Bay
Ordering from local Black-owned restaurants is a win-win-win. Here’s a family-friendly list of some East Bay eateries that are doing delivery and carry-out.
Spotlight on February Break Camps
If your children have a mid-February school break, Head Over Heels can make their days entertaining and exhausting.
Inauguration at Home With Kids
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn into office at 9 am, along with the Bay Area’s own Kamala Harris.
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{510} Family Faves: James Na of Berkeley
Berkeley’s James Na, has three kids under eight years old. Here are some of his family’s favorite places: playgrounds, tutors, and places to eat.
Guide to East Bay Charter Schools
Charter schools offer a different approach to public school with more personal attention and individualized support. There are dozens!
10 Mostly Free & Cheap Outings for Mixed Ages in the East Bay
With kids age two to nine, it is hard to find something for everyone. Here are ten terrific East Bay places that we all love.
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11 Places to Run with a Jogging Stroller in the East Bay
From Lafayette to Richmond, Albany, and Berkeley, great paths for any runner with a jogging stroller. Here are 11 interesting places to run with kids.
5 East Bay Spots to Get Even Wetter on a Rainy Day
Outdoor spots to take kids after — or during — a rainy day in the East Bay.
21 Best Places to Learn to Ride a Bike in the East Bay
Trails, paths, and open spaces that offer opportunities for new riders to improve their skills on bicycles.
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Birthday Yard Signs: A Perfect Idea for a Pandemic Birthday
A year without birthday parties is kind of a bummer. These celebration signs are purposefully huge and will fill a yard with a big statement!
Northern California Overnight Camp Guide (2021)
Our Northern California Overnight Camp Guide covers the Bay Area and beyond for kids as young as 7 to help you find the best sleepaway camp.
Spotlight on EBI’s Inquiry-Driven, Play-Based Preschool Program
For East Bay Families ​seeking a school to nurture their child’s natural curiosity, EBI offers an inspiring play-based pre-kinder program.
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Magical Bridge in Palo Alto: Inclusive Playground Worth the Drive
You’ve gotta see this Palo Alto playground that is truly and uniquely for everyone: all ages, abilities and sizes.
Giant Thanks to Our 2020 Sponsors
Sending a virtual group hug to the parent community we support and the business community who supports us. (Many of the same folks!)
Joaquin Miller Park Has Some of the Best Views (& Lizards) in East Bay
Joaquin Miller Park has stellar views, tons of lizards and plenty of trails to explore with kids.
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Still Open: Mini Golf at Scandia and GolfLand with Tee Times
Socially Distanced mini golf is open at Scandia by appointment. It’s cheap, it’s chill, and it felt like a low risk outing. We’ll go again for sure.
Lake Merritt Playground Profile: Snow Park
Across the lake from Fairyland, the newly renovated Snow Park is a beautiful, urban playground you must visit.
Park Profile: Colorful Krusi Park in Alameda
Krusi Park in Alameda is a super fun playground to bring both toddlers and school aged kids alike. My four kids asked to go two days in a row!
Sponsor
Now Open by Appointment: Hidden Villa Farm in Los Altos Hills
About an hour from Oakland, get your family’s quarantine wiggles out at Hidden Villa with friendly farm animals and lots of room to run in the woods!
Fun Things to Do in the East Bay this Week: Jan. 18 – 24
Family-friendly volunteer opportunities for MLK day of service, inauguration celebrations, & virtual museum events. We’ve got picks for each day.
Support Black-Owned Restaurants and Caterers in the East Bay
Ordering from local Black-owned restaurants is a win-win-win. Here’s a family-friendly list of some East Bay eateries that are doing delivery and carry-out.
Sponsor
Spotlight on February Break Camps
If your children have a mid-February school break, Head Over Heels can make their days entertaining and exhausting.
Inauguration at Home With Kids
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn into office at 9 am, along with the Bay Area’s own Kamala Harris.
{510} Family Faves: James Na of Berkeley
Berkeley’s James Na, has three kids under eight years old. Here are some of his family’s favorite places: playgrounds, tutors, and places to eat.
Sponsor
Guide to East Bay Charter Schools
Charter schools offer a different approach to public school with more personal attention and individualized support. There are dozens!
10 Mostly Free & Cheap Outings for Mixed Ages in the East Bay
With kids age two to nine, it is hard to find something for everyone. Here are ten terrific East Bay places that we all love.
11 Places to Run with a Jogging Stroller in the East Bay
From Lafayette to Richmond, Albany, and Berkeley, great paths for any runner with a jogging stroller. Here are 11 interesting places to run with kids.
Sponsor
5 East Bay Spots to Get Even Wetter on a Rainy Day
Outdoor spots to take kids after — or during — a rainy day in the East Bay.
21 Best Places to Learn to Ride a Bike in the East Bay
Trails, paths, and open spaces that offer opportunities for new riders to improve their skills on bicycles.
Birthday Yard Signs: A Perfect Idea for a Pandemic Birthday
A year without birthday parties is kind of a bummer. These celebration signs are purposefully huge and will fill a yard with a big statement!
Sponsor
Northern California Overnight Camp Guide (2021)
Our Northern California Overnight Camp Guide covers the Bay Area and beyond for kids as young as 7 to help you find the best sleepaway camp.
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
