You’re Invited: 510 Indoor Pool Party with Close5
Please join us at 9am the morning of Monday, Sep 26 for a special event hosted by 510Families.com, the Close5 app, and Aquatech/Terratech. Must RSVP!
Napa family-friendly wineries
Monday Sparkles shares the most terrific family-friendly wineries that they go to not just for the wines but for the views, activities, and treats
Taro’s Origami Studio in Oakland has drop-in folding
Visit Taro’s Origami Studio in Oakland for drop-in origami folding, group classes, private lessons, or a special birthday party. In Rockridge.
Join us: {510} Pumpkin Patch Photo party with Close5
Join us 10/6 to play in the pumpkin patch with a gorgeous photo to remember it by. Pumpkins, petting zoo, photograph, and snacks!
See you at the Eat Real Fest?
Put the FOOD back into FAST at this intersection of healthy eating and street food.
Weekend Planner (Sept 24 + 25)
Z enjoying a chocolate covered banana from last year’s Eat Real Fest Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is hosting the Walnut Festival – FOUR days of carnival fun! Visit Habitot for Back to School Day. A FREE day full of exploring and school-themed art activities. Foodies get your stomachs ready for the Eat Real Fest in Jack {more}
Jewish High Holiday celebrations for East Bay Kids
This Jewish High Holiday Guide for East Bay families is sponsored by the Jewish Federation and The Jewish Community Foundation of the East Bay. As Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot approach, we have gotten our hands on a rich number of events for family-friendly celebration and learning. Rosh Hashana activities for kids The High {more}
Party recap: Baby’s Day Out with Close5 (photos!)
Thank you to our Baby’s Day Out party sponsors: Close5, Wellements, and Bamboobies for making our tiny guests feel welcome and safe at Brushstrokes Studio!
Mel’s Play Place – an indoor play space for kids
Castro Valley’s Mel’s Play Place is an indoor recreation center (read 2 hour babysitter) for you and your kids with 2 jumpy houses & lots more!
Curiousity Hacked offers a kid-designed maker space in Oakland
Curiosity Hacked offers classes, camps, birthday parties, and other opportunities to experiment with learning and making in Oakland.
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.
Guide to East Bay Private Schools Open Houses and Tours
A list of private schools in the East Bay, Oakland, Berkeley, El Cerrito with a schedule of tours and admission events for prospective families.
Weekend Planner (Sept 17 + 18)
Find Asheba, a musical petting zoo, singing and dancing at the Freight Family Open House. Free! Hop on BART and get off in Lafayette for the Art & Wine Festival. Wine, and plenty of kid friendly activities too. Pack a picnic and jam out at Grove Park in Berkeley for some Music in the Park. {more}
Classroom Matters offers award-winning support for students {sponsor}
From reading readiness to test prep confidence, the staff at Classroom Matters supports students & parents from Kindergarten through college-bound seniors.
Toddler’s Day Out at Kids Gym Berkeley (recap with photos)
Thanks to Close5, Kids Gym, and Melissa from Icarian for enabling us to throw a party to let all our little ones get their ya-yas out before naptime.
Ticket Alert: Disney On Ice presents Passport to Adventure
Disney on Ice comes to Oakland: Join Mickey Mouse and friends on a journey to Africa with Simba, deep under the sea with Ariel, Neverland and Arendelle.
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. Find us on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you for visiting.
– Heather & Whitney, The Rookie Moms