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Sat July 4, 2026, 4th of July Family Festival at South Shore Center
Sat July 11, 2026, Summer Beats Concert: Pure Ecstasy at South Shore Center
Sat July 18, 2026, Summer Beats Concert at South Shore Center

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Family Fun in the East Bay

Aqua Adventure Water Park with families

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 ...
two kids fishing at Lake Temescal

7 Places to Go Fishing with Beginners Around Oakland

Have you ever wanted to take kids fishing but not known where to go? My favorite seven freshwater places to fish in the East Bay ...

Where to Watch the Men’s World Cup with Kids

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup kicks off on June 11 and the Bay Area will host six matches at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara

6 Tot-Friendly Splash Parks in the East Bay

We've rounded up our favorite splash pads in the East Bay - perfect for pre-swimmers and toddlers to get cool in the summer heat.
Russian River with Kids

Vacation Inspiration: Russian River With Kids

While only about two-hour drive from the Bay Area, it feels like you have traveled to a faraway land featuring fresh redwood-scented air, a flowing ...
Tents on the Fairyland lawn for a sleepover

Fairyland Summer Sleepover: So Much Fun, So Little Sleep

Register now for a Summer Sleepover at Fairyland. Best for preschool-aged buddies and their parents who can sleep through anything.
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Bay Area Fruit Picking Guide

Fruit picking is a year-round activity in California. Here's your guide to the what/where/when/how of Bay Area farms and orchards.
child standing in front of yellow water slide

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!
Roberts Regional Recreation Center

Roberts Regional Recreation Area: An Oakland Park with a Swimming Pool

Roberts Park AKA Roberts Regional Recreation Area is tucked away in the Oakland Hills with a huge playground, a calm pool, plus hiking trails and ...
Blueberry Picking Sign Truck

U-Pick Blueberries at Duckworth Family Farm in Sebastopol

If your family loves fruit picking at a picturesque pastoral country farm, Duckworth Family Farm in Sebastopol is your new favorite summer day trip.
Hurricane Harbor Concord view from a giant slide

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord, a Mega Waterpark in the East Bay

Hurricane Harbor Concord is a giant water park for thrill-seekers and kids who love to splash. Lazy river. Children's sprayground for small people. Open for ...
pool party with friends on floating tubes

Epic Playdate Idea: ResortPass or Swimply for Pool Access

How to arrange a staycation, a day spent by a hotel pool within an hour or so of home.
toddler running in shallow lake water

Lake Anza is Best for a Hot Day

Berkeley in summer is unpredictable weather-wise. For the hot days, I recommend packing up the requisite beach gear and heading for Lake Anza.
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Welcome to {510} Families

Photo: Roots & Shoots, 2010

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.

Discover our never-ending calendar of fun stuff to do with kids in the East Bay!
– Heather & Whitney

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