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Family Fun in the East Bay
Calendar of Family-Friendly Online Treasures
Find cool stuff to do all day long. Our Events Calendar has gone virtual with our favorite activity providers moving their classes & shows online.
Party in Place: Celebrate Birthdays Without Leaving the House
Virtual entertainers, remote celebrations, cakes and treats delivered. 33 ideas for stuck-at-home celebrations with a local (510) flair.
East Bay Music Together Online & Canta y Baila Conmigo Family Playground: Community & Music at Home
Music Together has created an experience-rich class series for your home to keep musical development and joy happening through the spring.
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Fun Things to Do in the East Bay This Weekend: April 4 + 5
Check out our weekend ideas to keep your kids active at home. Make walks more interesting and indoor learning more interactive!
East Bay Resources for Family Stress Relief During Covid-19 Crisis
Service providers of food, emotional support, and other relief in the Bay Area.
Join Us Wednesdays at Noon: Berkeley Music Circus
Grab an instrument -or just your voice- for a Wednesday at noon city sing-along. We’d love to see everyone sing and play along!
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Join Us For a Virtual Spirit Week of Socially Distant Activities. Here Are Your Instructions.
6 days worth of activities for at-home families, including a special Facebook Live concert just for 510 Families friends!
14 Places to Shop Local While You Stay at Home
Wondering how to shop local and support our wonderful small (510) businesses without violating the shelter in place orders? Here you go!
30 Things to Do With Bay Area Kids in April
So many fun activities for East Bay families in April. Singing, hiking, art, dancing, touring museums around the world & lots more!
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Where to Play Outside with Kids During Shelter in Place
East Bay locations where you can get outside without the temptations of playgrounds.
Family-friendly Passover Guide for East Bay Families
Passover 2020 round-up for Oakland, Berkeley, and other East Bay families including lots to do at home, seder ideas, and kid-friendly activities.
Free Meals During COVID-19 School Closure
We have assembled a reference list of East Bay School Lunch Pickup Locations for your reference along with additional food resources at the bottom of the page.
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Printable Scavenger Hunt for East Bay Families On A Walk Outside
We’ve created an activity sheet to entertain little ones on your next walk. This scavenger hunt invites us to slow down and look around with fresh eyes.
A Bare-Bones Daily Schedule for Those Who Just Cannot With School At Home
A rigid facsimile of a school day is not the goal for many of us. Here’s another take on what the daily schedule might hold.
Virtual Tech Camps: Learn from Home. Right now.
iD Tech spring and summer Virtual Tech Camps are a home-based option for students of all skill levels, ages 7-19. Keep your kiddo learning!
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Keeping Siblings of Different Ages Engaged During the Coronavirus School Shut-down
I have 4 kids between 2 and 9. Everyone needs attention, love, and intellectual stimulation. Here are some things that have worked & some that have failed.
5 East Bay Restaurants with Curbside Pick-up
As you know, local restaurants are hit very hard by shelter in place orders. Many are getting creative to make online ordering & curbside pickup easier
COVID-19 Shelter in Place with Kids: Guide for East Bay Parents
Sheltering in place means staying home except for essential services. Stay home, be safe, enjoy some creative East Bay business offerings now online.
East Bay Rainbow Trail: A Walking Activity (With Printable!)
We are among the first counties to shelter in place and our little walks outside will be more precious than ever! 🌈🌈 Let us build a Rainbow Trail together! 🌈🌈
East Bay Home Delivery & Services Guide
Home delivery? Yes, please. Busy parents will be psyched to learn about these helpful services bringing everything from diapers to dessert to you.
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
