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Family Fun in the East Bay
Winter Break Camps for East Bay Kids
It is that time of the year again: Berkeley & Oakland Winter Break Camps fill in where you leave off. Winter Camps for East Bay kids.
Best Places to Take Kids in Montclair Village
Montclair Village is packed with family-friendly restaurants, activities, and shopping. Here are 17 favorite places to go with little ones of all ages.
Fun Things to Do in the East Bay This Weekend: Dec 14 + 15
Here are top 10 picks for this weekend: lighted boat parade, steam train rides, winter festivities, puppet show, pop-up shop, and meatballs anyone?
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Experience Gift Ideas for East Bay Families
Experience gifts are memorable, magical, and clutter-free. We love to give tickets and memberships as holiday gifts. Need ideas?
What Are The Closest Snow Play Trips for Bay Area Families?
Where to take Bay Area kids to play in the snow? Skip the lifts. Here are five options for kid-friendly snow play with snowshoes or cross-country skis.
WIN a Shopping Spree at GoldenBug Kids on Fourth St!
GoldenBug Kids on Berkeley’s Fourth Street has so many adorable, quality clothes. Win a $200 shopping spree and save on shopping through December.
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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.
Leland Snow Play: Tubing fun for all ages
At Leland Snow Play, tickets allow you to ride tubes down a man-made hill as many times as you like, all-day access or for a two-hour ticket. Dec & Jan only
Indoor fun in the East Bay: 8 things to do on rainy days
On a rainy day, here are some great indoor fun East Bay destinations to make your kids happy and run off those ya-yas!
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Holiday outing: ZooLights at the Oakland Zoo
Hit the jackpot of lights at the Oakland Zoo. ZooLights requires admission prices even for members, but it is way cool. Santa occasionally.
Date night: 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 past their bedtimes.
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.
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Hanukkah Guide: Family-friendly events for the Festival of Lights
Family-friendly listings for dates and times for menorah lightings, Hanukkah events, and concerts in Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond & beyond.
Stop Food Waste: Tips & Hacks for Busy Families
Tips for meal planning, prep, and recipes to eat all our food without the waste. Always have the best berries and perfect avocados. Yes, please!
31 Things to do with Kids in December
So much fun all month long — find Santa, play in the snow, listen to stories, see lights, get crafty, head to the drive-in, take in a show, phew!
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Holiday Outing: Christmas at the Tilden Carousel
The Tilden Park Carousel transforms every year to a winter wonderland. Full of Christmas cheer with decorated trees, tiny nutcrackers, and Santa!
Lighted Yachts and 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.
Christmas Crafts to Enjoy Together
Here are the holiday crafts I love to do with my young daughter and the local shops where we pick up supplies in Berkeley, Oakland, & Alameda!
Best Christmas Activities 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!
Union City Play Space: Jolly Roger Land
Jolly Roger Land is a large, colorful, and incredibly entertaining open play space in Union City for children 12 and under.
Rookie’s Guide to Flag Football for Kids
How to get your football-loving kid started in flag football from where, how, what, and which leagues might be in your part of the East Bay.
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
