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Family Fun in the East Bay
Thanksgiving Camps & No-School Day Camps in November
Listings of camps that will provide childcare and fun during Veteran’s Day & Thanksgiving break for kids in the urban East Bay area.
The Festival of Holidays at Disneyland
Christmas decorations, treats, and seasonal magic is now through January 6, 2020 at Disneyland.
Spotlight on EBI: Unique Opportunity for Non-Spanish Speakers
Students with strength in academics and curiosity for language and culture can now apply to EBI 6th or 7th grade without prior Spanish experience.
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Fun Things to Do in the East Bay This Weekend: Nov 23 + 24
Top 10 weekend picks this weekend include free museum visits, magic show, improv theater, fall fun-day and holiday events.
Christmas Events & Activities in the East Bay
There are so many community events in celebration of the holidays, enjoy our list to help you narrow in on a few that sound best for your family.
Power Shutoff with Kids: What to Do & Where to Go
An East Bay parent’s guide to planned PG&E electricity shutdowns with tips, resources, and advice to keep kids happy, healthy, busy, and safe.
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Where to Get Photos with Santa in the East Bay
Where to get your Santa photos in the East Bay, Oakland, Alameda, or Berkeley and our nearby vicinity all month long.
Indoor Playspace in Alameda: Swings and Wings
A place for toddler activities, equipped with sensory toys, inflatables and a ball pit, located in Alameda.
Lake Chabot Regional Park: Trails, Boats, and BBQs
Lake Chabot park has hiking trails, boating, picnicking, hiking, and biking. An on-site cafe sells fishing bait and licenses, food, and drinks.
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Sensory-friendly Santa Claus Sittings
Four special times and places where Santa will be available for special needs children.
9 Places to Stop on a Road Trip Down I-5 in California
Driving I-5 down the center of California is a fairly joyless journey. I offer some tips, restaurants & diversions for enduring a day in the car with kids.
Black Santa Claus Photos in Oakland
Find Black Santa Claus for photos in Oakland from Nov. 23 through Christmas Eve.
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East Bay Kids Birthday Party Guide
Let us help you plan your kid’s birthday party. Ideas for kids including birthday party places, party entertainers, birthday cakes, and more around the East Bay.
Global Cuisine Restaurants for the Whole Family
Thank goodness for these family-friendly restaurants who have helped our kids learn to love new flavors by making it accessible and delicious.
Disneyland Sale Now Through December 1, 2019
Snag a deal on a Disneyland trip in 2020 if you book before December.
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Book Now: Christmas Tea in the Bay Area For Families
Christmas Tea in San Francisco and the East Bay makes a lovely — often expensive — holiday tradition for families. We break it down from near to far.
Guide to Indoor Fun for Grade School Kids
Too old for ball pits and water play tables? There are plenty of indoor amusement centers in the East Bay to entertain older kids from jumping to pinball
Best Christmas Lights in the East Bay
We love holiday lights! Whether you stay in the car and do a “drive-by” or get out to stroll, visiting holiday light displays is a fun winter tradition.
Ticket Alert: Frozen II is Coming
My kids and I are super excited for the new Frozen II movie. I’m not sure if we’re Opening Day excited, but we’re definitely Opening Weekend excited.
Christmas Tree Lightings in the East Bay & San Francisco
This list of 2019 Christmas tree lightings provides options in the East Bay and beyond.
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.
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.
Discover our never-ending calendar of fun stuff to do with kids in the East Bay!
– Heather & Whitney
