Best Things to Do With Kids in June
It’s time for our monthly activity planner for families: museum visits, community festivals, summer outdoor movies, ball games and more!
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Family Fun in the East Bay
Alameda Outdoor Dining With Kids
Where do you like to eat outside with kids in Alameda? Here are some of our community's favorite al fresco dining options on the island.
U-Pick Strawberries & Other Berries in the Bay Area
The warmer days of Spring and early Summer (from April to July) bring the prospect of juicy sweet strawberries and other yummy berries
Ticket Alert: Alameda County Fair June 13-July 6
The Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton is a traditional fair: carnival rides & games; quilts and pigs; and funnel cakes. This year June 14-July 7.
East Bay Breweries & Beer Gardens Where Kids Can Have Fun, Too
East Bay breweries where parents can enjoy local beers while kids are entertained by charming environments.
Splashing & Swimming at the San Leandro Family Aquatic Center
The San Leandro Family Aquatic Center is a summertime gem with splash pool, water play structure, swimming pool, spray park, and waterslide.
Date Night: 16 East Bay Parents’ Night Out (PNO)
PNO is a drop-off kid party hosted in which children eat pizza, have dessert, and play with other kids of a similar age until way ...
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay this Weekend: June 21-22
What’s fun this weekend with kids? We hand-picked top 10 events for entire family to enjoy. Read our weekend planner for inspiration!
15 Berkeley Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
Top kid-friendly Berkeley patio restaurants with outdoor seating where the noises disappear and the crumbs bounce away.
Clarke Swim Center: Swimming Pool with Inflatables in Walnut Creek
Clarke Memorial Swim Center has inflatable obstacle courses, lap pools, and a grassy lawn just across the parking lot from Heather Farm Playground.
East Bay Fireworks & Other Fourth of July Events
Parades, pancakes, flags, festivals, & fireworks! Our Fourth of July Guide for East Bay families has it all.
Alameda’s Sand Castle & Sculpture Contest is June 21
Saturday, June 21 is the Alameda Sand Castle/Sculpture Contest at Crown Memorial Beach. Grab your shovels!
Water Park Fun at Public Pool Prices: Rankin Aquatic Center in Martinez
The Rankin Aquatic Center includes a play structure with a "big yellow bucket" that dumps water every few minutes while it's on.
Giant Trolls at Filoli through Nov. 10
Don't miss 6 gigantic wooden troll sculptures by Danish artist Thomas Dambo and the incredible natural play area in the redwoods.
Kayaking with Kids Near Oakland
Kayaking can be an easy and enjoyable way for your family to enjoy the Bay waters. Here are places that can get you out on ...
Summer Fairs and Festivals for Bay Area Families
Here is a list of outdoor street fairs, carnivals, county fairs, and festivals to pencil into your Summer plans from May to August.
A Daycation at Don Castro Swimming Lagoon in Hayward
The clear blue water, sandy toddler-friendly beach and shallows, and affordable price all make for the perfect East Bay daycation with your family.
Best Ice Cream in Oakland, Berkeley, and Beyond
Our go to treat is always ice cream. Always. I've rounded up our local favorite places to order up a scoop. Did yours make the ...
Spotlight on Micholiano Photography
Micholiano Photography is a Bay Area family photographer specializing in child-led, easygoing play-based style and candid photo experiences
Take Me Out To A Giant’s Game in San Francisco
The SF Giants play at Oracle Park and it's packed with kid-friendly features.
Lo’s Playtown in Benicia is Worth the Drive for Preschool Fun
This indoor playspace is a preschooler's paradise, featuring imaginative play areas, a climbing structure, and even a cozy workspace for parents.
Discounts for East Bay Families
- Oakland Aviation Museum. Save 60% on admission to this exciting, kid-approved aircraft experience.
- Save on Disneyland tix. Disneyland Resorts at best prices through our affiliate, Get Away Today.
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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
