Best Things to Do With Kids in August
Turn up the heat and plan some amazing family outings filled with the best activities for August.
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Family Fun in the East Bay
Book Now: Napa Valley Santa Train Jolly Journeys
Modeled after the Polar Express, passengers take a 1.75-hour round-trip train ride up to the "North Pole" to receive a small gift and treats.
Ticket Alert: Harry Potter-themed Drone Show at Oracle Park
Grab tickets to this exciting drone show!
Cal Academy of Sciences Is for Kids of All Ages
Cal Academy of Sciences, kids and parents will have fun visiting an aquarium, rainforest, and natural history museum all under one living roof.
Alameda Outdoor Dining With Kids
Where do you like to eat outside with kids in Alameda? Here are some of our community's favorite al fresco dining options on the island.
20+ Free Things to do Before Summer is Over
Take on one of these items as your mission every day, and you'll definitely be getting the most out of the East Bay.
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay this Weekend: Aug 8-9
The weekend again? Every week, Tiffany, mom to three young ones, chooses her favorite activities and events.
Ticket Alert: Puppet Fair at Children’s Fairyland
Enjoy one charming show after another. Get behind-the-scenes tours, make puppet crafts, and have a puppet playdate.
Best Things to Do With Kids in August
Turn up the heat and plan some amazing family outings filled with the best activities for August.
Half-Day Trip to CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point
CuriOdyssey is a science playground and zoo located in a beautiful setting at Coyote Point in San Mateo.
30 Places to Play Outside with Your Little Kid
Wondering where to play outside with your little kid? Unplug, be together, get dirt under your fingernails. Preschoolers, toddlers in the fresh air, let's go!
25 Things to Do With Kids in Alameda
Our favorite places to go and play with children in Alameda... Wondering what to do with kids? Here's your list of 25 go-to spots.
Roaring Camp Railroad near Santa Cruz
About 90 minutes from Berkeley, Roaring Camp Railroad is a real steam locomotive chugging up and down steep passes through a redwood grove.
15 Berkeley Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
Top kid-friendly Berkeley patio restaurants with outdoor seating where the noises disappear and the crumbs bounce away.
National Night Out Gatherings in the East Bay
It's time for National Night Out, a day centered on community building. Organize an event among your neighbors, or join a city-led event. Find one ...
Tour TCHO Chocolate Factory in Berkeley
Tours of Berkeley's TCHO Chocolate Factory are ongoing for ages 8 on up. Book in advance for your $20 tour and tasting.
Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
The Wave Waterpark in Dublin
The Dublin Wave is a water park with slides and water play areas for all ages.
9 Reasons to Visit Point Richmond With Kids
A pool, a beach, a playground, a tunnel, and a train museum! Point Richmond has plenty of family fun to explore.
Ticket Alert Aug 15-16: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Don't miss Chase Center's Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire! Kids can see enormous versions of their toy cars do exciting stunts.
Park Profile: Oakland’s Dimond Park
This 12-acre oasis located in the center of Oakland has scenery, a creek, paved paths, sports courts, a recreation center, and 3 play structures.
Discounts for East Bay Families
- Oakland Ballers Games. Save 10% on admission with our code: OB510FAM.
- 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.
- 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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