50 Things to Do With Bay Area Kids When School Is Out
Wondering what to do when school is out? Take one of these 50 fantastic Bay Area ideas and build your day around it.
Family Fun in the East Bay
Best Christmas Traditions in San Francisco
Planning a Christmas visit to San Francisco to take in some extra holiday cheer? We got you whether you BART, ferry, or drive!
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay This Weekend: November 26-27
See our top picks for the weekend after Thanksgiving: holiday lights, model trains, outdoor adventures and other memorable events.
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Lighted Yachts & 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.
23 Best Things to Do With a Baby in the East Bay
From adjusting to your role as a parent to chasing a toddler around, here are ideas to entertain a baby that are fun for you both.
Créatif Art Studio: Drop-in painting in Pleasanton
Bring your little artist to this drop-in art studio for a creative outing. It’s combination of art and tech make it worth the drive to Pleasanton.
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Favorite East Bay Christmas Tree Lots & Farms
East Bay Christmas tree lots from Alameda, Oakland, Castro Valley, Berkeley range from fast, playful, to woodsy. Choose your favorite!
Visit with Black Santa in Oakland & More
Find Black Santa Claus for photos in Oakland from now through Dec. 30 (yep, to say thanks!).
Best Bay Area Christmas Events for Families
We found some wonderful community events in celebration of the 2022 winter holidays at all price points. Find the ones to delight your family.
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Spotlight on EBI, PK-8 International Education
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI) offers a PK-8 multilingual, international education that inspires students to engage with a changing global world.
Christmas Fun: USS Potomac Santa Cruise in Oakland
Back for 2022. Ride on a presidential yacht with Santa Claus. Unlimited cookies, cocoa, and views of the Oakland skyline with souvenirs.
Ticket Alert: Dec. 16 to 30: Fairy Winterland at Children’s Fairyland
Fairy Winterland is takes over Children’s Fairyland Dec. 16 – 23 and 26-30 with lights, treats, and Santa Claus!
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Ticket Alert: Bay Area Nutcrackers & Other Holiday Performances
Want to see the Nutcracker in Oakland? Here are some lovely holiday performances to choose from including larger- and small-scale theaters.
Where 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.
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.
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Christmas Tree Lightings in the East Bay & San Francisco
This list of 2022 Christmas tree lightings provides festive options for families in the East Bay and beyond.
Discounts for East Bay Families
- Oakland Aviation Museum. Save 60% on admission to this exciting, kid-approved aircraft experience.
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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.
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– Heather & Whitney
