Best Things to Do With Kids in May
Discover the best things to do in May: fruit picking, Mother's Day gatherings, garden visits, storytimes, and community festivals for starters!
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Family Fun in the East Bay
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay this Weekend: May 9 – 10
What’s fun this weekend with kids? We hand-picked top 10 events for entire family to enjoy. Read our weekend planner for inspiration!
Summer Fairs and Festivals for Bay Area Families
Here is a list of outdoor street fairs, carnivals, county fairs, and festivals to pencil into your Summer plans from May to August.
A Guide to Cherry Picking in Brentwood for 2026
Brentwood: When to go, where to go, and what to bring on a cherry-picking day trip from the Bay Area.
Best Things to Do With Kids in May
Discover the best things to do in May: fruit picking, Mother's Day gatherings, garden visits, storytimes, and community festivals for starters!
Sign Up for Free Trial Classes for Kids!
We love to try out a class before committing to a full session. Here are a few places that offer occasional free trials on kids' ...
Comic Book Day Meets Star Wars Day
Support your indie shops! Free comic book titles will be released to participating stores on the first Saturday in May.
Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
Art, Design, and Maker Summer Camps
Let's design and make amazing things this summer! This roundup of maker and art summer camps will keep hands and brains busy.
Book Now: Family Nature Adventures at Chabot Space & Science Center
Kids ages 3-8 can explore the redwoods with Chabot instructors and perform experiments with real science tools.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month for Kids & Families
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with stories, food, and performances. We'll add more as we find them!
Spotlight on Payam Music Piano School
Looking for piano lessons for kids in Oakland? Payam Music offers innovative, engaging, beginner-friendly classes for ages 4+.
Music and Theater Day Camps for East Bay Kids
This roundup of artistic camps includes a range of summer camp creative pursuits from instruments, vocals, and dramatic fun.
East Bay Mother’s Day Guide
We love and appreciate you, Moms! Inspiration for celebration activities, cool outings, and great gifts for Mother's Day.
Things to Do with Kids in Walnut Creek
Find out what makes Walnut Creek worth the drive. Pretty parks, shareable sundaes and free trolley rides to name a few.
18 Toddler-Friendly Hikes in the East Bay
Hiking with a toddler can be a walk down the street, or a quest to find bugs or fairies. We love these East Bay places ...
Alameda Pediatric Dentistry Welcomes Kids With Special Needs
Sponsored by Alameda Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, which offers orthodontic care and dentistry, inclusive of kids with special needs.
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, and more around the East Bay.
East Bay Nature & Animal Camps
Summer camps that offer outside play, communing with nature, and animal care are a balm in our increasingly digital world. Find a wild camp.
Family Fun: Off The Grid Treasure Island
Free admission. Free ferry rides with RSVP. Family-friendly fun and food with a view Saturdays April 11 through May 16.
Arlington Park & Clubhouse: Lots to Explore in El Cerrito
Arlington Park has tons of green space and is one of those winding parks that has a variety of areas to explore beyond the play ...
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.
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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.
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