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East Bay Summer Camp Guide (2018)
East Bay Summer Camp Guide for Oakland and Berkeley families featuring day camps in STEM, Art, Design + Cooking, Music, Dance + Performing Arts, Eco + Outdoor skills, Sports, Language, Culture, and Overnight camps
Summer camps that allow daily drop-in
Summer camps that offer daily drop-in service are a special kind of lifeline to parents. This is a roundup of summer camps that let you pay per day.
Oakland patio dining: Kid-friendly restaurants with outdoor seating
Great places to eat with your kids outdoors in Oakland. Restaurants with gardens and patios are perfect this time of year.
The best places in Piedmont, CA to go with kids
How to have the most fun with kids in Piedmont (fully surrounded by Oakland) and the main commercial street nearby, Piedmont Avenue.
Larkey Spray Ground in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek’s recently renovated Larkey Spray Ground is the perfect place to spend a sunny day in the Bay with kids 5 and under.
Weekend Planner – 23 + 24 Jun
Top things to do on the East Bay this weekend with kids. LakeFest, BrickShow, bubbles, water slides, fairs, so much more!
Taking the San Francisco Bay Ferry
Riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry from Jack London Square is a fun activity to do with kids — even if your destination is just a roundtrip!
Soaking up the Summer Solstice in the East Bay
This year the summer solstice takes place on Thursday, June 21. There will be a full 14 hours, 46 minutes, and 53 seconds of daylight here in the Bay Area.
4th of July Event at the Berkeley Marina
How to enjoy the festivities and fireworks of Berkeley’s 4th of July celebration in the Marina. Parking tips, free fun, and more.
Our Epic Playdate with Stanford Children’s Health at Kids Gym Berkeley (photos)
Fantastic photos of our Epic Playdate at Kids Gym Berkeley in June. Thanks to Stanford Children’s Health for co-hosting with us!
Weekend Planner – 16 + 17 Jun
Kid-friendly concerts, PRIDE activity, and a juggling festival! So much to do this weekend.
Where to go on Fourth of July in the East Bay
Parades, pancakes, festivals, & fireworks! Our Fourth of July Guide for East Bay families has it all. Sponsored by Sarah’s Science.
Ticket Alert: Wild Kratts LIVE in Oakland
TV’s popular Wild Kratts show is coming to the stage in Oakland! The Wild Kratts LIVE! is ALL NEW with new creature powers and adventures.
Taking kids to the Warriors Parade
The parade route to celebrate the Golden State Warriors along with tips for riding BART and enjoying the celebrations on Tuesday.
10 drop-in toddler activities in the East Bay for $10 or less
A helpful list of outings that don’t require advanced planning, for East Bay kids and parents.
When to go to the Alameda County Fair
The Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton is a traditional fair: carnival rides & games; quilts and pigs; and funnel cakes. This year June 21st to July 5th.
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
