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Family fun in the East Bay
East Bay Summer Camp Guide
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
Cull Canyon: A place to swim in the East Bay
A swimmable lake within a stones throw from Oakland, perfect for little kids.
Berkeley park profile: San Pablo Park
San Pablo Park is Berkeley’s oldest park and has many amenities for families of all ages.
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Trolls tea party, now through September
Now through Sep 1, 2019, families can splurge on a Trolls afternoon tea. Visit costumed characters and enjoy an afternoon tea service with a Trolls-y twist.
El Cerrito Splash Park: Summer Hours
At the opposite end of the building from the swimming pool entrance, the splash pad welcomes visitors to the El Cerrito swimming pool by providing a water play area.
What parents should know about Bay Area water parks
Your guide to Bay Area waterparks; find the one that works best for your family. From water slide junkies to sprayground newbies, we love ya!
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Fremont’s Aqua Adventure water park
Fremont’s Aqua Adventure features lazy river, splashy water play structure, a few big water slides. Kids over age six can navigate the park while you relax.
Best East Bay birthday cake bakeries
Behold some of our favorite birthday cake bakeries in the East Bay. Where is your go-to for a birthday party cake or treat you didn’t make from scratch?
Fun things to do in the East Bay this weekend: June 15 + 16
What’s fun this weekend with kids? Read our weekend planner for inspiration: celebrate Father’s Day sailing, riding mini trains, swimming or become a pirate, arrrr!
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Arlington Park & Clubhouse: Lots to explore in El Cerrito
Arlington Park has tons of green space and is one of those winding parks that has a variety of areas to explore beyond the play structures.
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 14th to July 7th.
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.
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East Bay summer camps that run past August 12th
East Bay summer camps that run past August 12 to fill the gap before school starts. (Looking at you, Berkeley, Albany, Alameda!)
Ride the tiny rails in Tilden
Each Sunday between Memorial Day and the end of September, the Golden Gate Live Steamers open their tracks to the public for rides.
Discover & Go for free museum passes
Powered by our local libraries, Discover & Go gets you and your kids in free to some of our most popular museums and attractions for zero dollars. FREE!
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Cheap summer movies in Alameda
For $10 per person, you can go to every movie in the Kids Movie Series this summer hosted by The Alameda Theatre & Cineplex on Central Ave in Alameda.
Cheap summer movies in Richmond and Hayward
The Century 16 at Hilltop Mall in Richmond, Hayward Century, and the Century 14 in Walnut Creek will show these $1 movies for the summer.
Oakland birthday party place: Oakland Zoo
Everything you need to know about having a child’s birthday party at the Oakland Zoo!
Best Baby Classes in the East Bay
Looking for baby gyms, baby music classes, or language exploration? These are the best baby classes in Oakland and the East Bay for infants and toddlers.
LGBTQ+ Pride activities for families
We love family-friendly Pride celebrations and are lucky to have a bunch of them. Parades, baseball, fun fairs for LGBTQ families & allies alike.
Where do you swim in the East Bay?
So many great places to swim in the East Bay: seasonal pools, indoor water parks, beaches, lagoons, spraygrounds, you name it!
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
