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Family fun in the East Bay
Christmas Events & Activities in the East Bay
There are so many community events in celebration of the holidays, enjoy our list to help you narrow in on a few that sound best for your family.
Where to get photos with Santa in the East Bay
Where to get your Santa photos in the East Bay, Oakland, Alameda, or Berkeley and our nearby vicinity all month long.
Last-minute and clutter-free gift ideas for local families
Experience gifts are memorable, magical, and clutter-free. We love to give tickets and memberships as holiday gifts. Need ideas?
Round1 arcade has karaoke for kids in Concord
Three 11-year olds hit a karaoke room at a large arcade in Concord. Here’s what happened.
A New Bilingual Middle School Option in the East Bay (Sponsored by Ecole Bilingue)
Students who have never studied French can begin in middle school at Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley.
Tot Tank baby and children’s store on Park St. in Alameda
At Tot Tank, parents will find all the gear they need for a baby. From bibs and burp clothes to strollers and car seats, it’s all there in-house. and parents are welcome to handle, measure, and try out before making a purchase.
Northern California Overnight Camp Guide (2019)
Our Northern California Overnight Camp Guide covers the Bay Area and beyond for kids as young as 7. Helping you choose the best sleepaway camp.
Weekend Planner Dec 15 + 16
Ten things to do this weekend with kids in the East Bay – crafts, dancing, and 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.
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
