Best Things to Do With Kids in October
From fall festivals to Halloween, there's so much to do in October. Here's day-by-day guide to good times with your kids & tips to plan ...
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Sat October 3, 2026, Taste of Africa Festival at Bankhead PlazaSun October 4, 2026, Community Music Day at Crowden SchoolSat October 17, 2026, Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch at Park Day SchoolSat October 17, 2026, ISSFBA School Fair & Play Day at Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)Sat October 17, 2026, Cal vs. Wake Forest, Kickoff TBD at California Memorial StadiumFri October 30, 2026, Halloween Family Fest at South Shore Center
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Family Fun in the East Bay
Visit Alcatraz With Kids
Alcatraz is a lot of fun with kids -- when your kids are the right age -- here are my best tips for Alcatraz with ...
Ticket Alert: Cal Performances Cirque Kalabanté
Experience WOW (World of Words), featuring traditional African movement, music, and mind-blowing acrobatics, Nov. 28-29, in Berkeley.
Best Things to Do With Kids in October
From fall festivals to Halloween, there's so much to do in October. Here's day-by-day guide to good times with your kids & tips to plan ...
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay this Weekend: Oct. 3 – 4
The weekend again? Every week, Tiffany, mom to three young ones, chooses her favorite activities and events.
Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
Guide to East Bay Charter Schools
Charter schools offer a different approach to public school with more personal attention and individualized support. There are dozens!
Ticket Alert: Bay Area Nutcrackers & Other Holiday Performances
Want to see the Nutcracker in Oakland? Here are some lovely holiday performances to choose from including larger- and small-scale theaters.
Special Discount: Pumpkin Festival on the Coast
Rancho Siempre Verde is a family farm with a rustic yet whimsical vibe, fresh fall harvest, giant swings, and coastal views.
Día de Los Muertos with East Bay Kids
In the East Bay, there are lots of ways to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos including festivals, performances, and crafts with children in tow.
Ticket Alert: Book Now for Thomas & Percy Halloween
Thomas the Tank Engine is coming close to the Bay Area for Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party, October 10 - 25, 2026.
Bay Area Discovery Museum Halloween Party: Goblin Jamboree
Goblin Jamboree is a costume party with hands-on learning activities and spooky decorations. Best for those under age 8.
Ticket Alert: Music for Families at San Francisco Symphony
Come to Davies Symphony Hall for dance, rhythm, and storytelling that make classical music feel alive and exciting for young audiences.
Three Nunns Pumpkin Patch Has Tractors, U-Pick & Massive Corn Mazes for Acres of Fun
Open 9/24 through 10/31, Brentwood's Three Nunns Farm has a u-pick pumpkins, 2 corn mazes, and rides!
Sponsor Spotlight: Prospect Sierra’s The Learning Center
With two campuses in El Cerrito, Prospect Sierra creates a nurturing, personalized independent school where every child is celebrated.
On Sale Oct. 3: East Bay Christmas Train: Niles Canyon Train of Lights
Set your calendar alerts. Niles Canyon Railway plans to release tickets for their popular Train of Lights event in October.
Yay For a Toddler’s Day Out at Crab Cove!
To create a magical morning like the one we had, you only need Crab Cove + Kind Bubbles + Snacks + Rebecca to snap the ...
Tricks and Treats at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is Scare-Free
Families at Six Flags' BooFest can expect a Crazy Hay Maze, Pumpkin Painting, Kids Costume Contest, Kids Scream Contest, & Trick or Treat Trail.
Coming Soon: Independent Schools Fair at OMCA
Oct 17, Meet representatives from 21 local independent schools & enjoy free admission to OMCA with your family’s attendance.
Celebrating Diwali with Kids in the East Bay
Buy your tickets now for these family-friendly Navratri and Diwali events in the East Bay and South Bay. Tickets will sell out.
Halloween Events for East Bay Kids
Fun and safe Halloween events and activities for kids in Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding areas.
Discounts for East Bay Families
- Oakland Aviation Museum. Save 60% on admission to this exciting, kid-approved aircraft experience.
- Save on Disneyland tix. Disneyland Resorts at best prices through our affiliate, Get Away Today.
- Find more East Bay discounts >
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
