Jewish High Holiday celebrations for East Bay Kids
Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot celebrations in Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding areas. Family services and tot services.
31 things to do with East Bay kids in October
From Bay Day through Halloween with all the mini maker faires, open streets, and drop-in good times you could want for your kids.
Our Very Own Polar Express: Niles Canyon Train of Lights
Niles Canyon Train of Lights is a wonderful holiday adventure right here in the East Bay. Tickets sell 10/10/16 for the season.
East Bay deals for National Coffee Day
Thursday, September 29 is National Coffee Day. So yes, you’ll see a lot of coffee on Facebook and Instagram from your friends who like to honor these “holidays” which seem more like “marketing days”, but let’s just take advantage, shall we? Three places to grab National Coffee Day deals in the 510 are: Whole Foods {more}
Weekend Planner (Oct 1 + 2)
Visit a new (or old) museum courtesy of Bank of America. (Bank of America card holders only, sorry!) Take a trip to the Dimond District for Oaktoberfest. Beer on beer on beer. A kids’ zone too! Drop the kids off Saturday night at Bladium. Go on a fancy date, or simply chill (peacefully) at home. Pick {more}
Ticket alert: Theatre for the Very Young presents Splish Splash
Splish Splash is all about the wonders of water in a Theatre for the Very Young Show aimed right at the attention spans of children age 0 to 4!
East Bay Pumpkin Patch Guide
East Bay pumpkin patches come in many types: a quick pumpkin picture, a carnival atmosphere, or a full day on the farm.
First ever Bay Day celebrates the wonders of the Bay Area
Bay Day, which will be held annually throughout the Bay Area on the first Saturday of October, offers all residents to celebrate our special home.
What Oakland’s much-adored Kindergym program looks like (party recap)
Near Lake Merritt, this toddler-friendly indoor playspace opened its doors to 510Families readers. We had one ton of fun, and the photos show it.
Napa family-friendly wineries
Monday Sparkles shares the most terrific family-friendly wineries that they go to not just for the wines but for the views, activities, and treats
Taro’s Origami Studio in Oakland has drop-in folding
Visit Taro’s Origami Studio in Oakland for drop-in origami folding, group classes, private lessons, or a special birthday party. In Rockridge.
Join us: {510} Pumpkin Patch Photo party with Close5
Join us 10/6 to play in the pumpkin patch with a gorgeous photo to remember it by. Pumpkins, petting zoo, photograph, and snacks!
See you at the Eat Real Fest?
Put the FOOD back into FAST at this intersection of healthy eating and street food.
Weekend Planner (Sept 24 + 25)
Z enjoying a chocolate covered banana from last year’s Eat Real Fest Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek is hosting the Walnut Festival – FOUR days of carnival fun! Visit Habitot for Back to School Day. A FREE day full of exploring and school-themed art activities. Foodies get your stomachs ready for the Eat Real Fest in Jack {more}
Party recap: Baby’s Day Out with Close5 (photos!)
Thank you to our Baby’s Day Out party sponsors: Close5, Wellements, and Bamboobies for making our tiny guests feel welcome and safe at Brushstrokes Studio!
Welcome to {510} families
This is our guide for parents to have more fun with their kids in the East Bay. 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. Find us on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you for visiting.
– Heather & Whitney, The Rookie Moms