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Family fun in the East Bay
Weekend road trip: Railroad RV Park and Lake Shasta Caverns
Our family of four made a trip North and slept in a real train caboose. By day, we explored a science museum, playground, and the caverns at Lake Shasta!
Lunar New Year events are family-friendly and fun
As the Year of the Pig approaches, a handful of Lunar New Year celebrations pop up around the Bay Area. Here are some places to take your children
Kidpower safety courses for children
I attended a Kidpower workshop with my child. Safety and self-defense classes are taught in an age-appropriate way for three-year olds through teenagers.
Family camps for Bay Area families
Family Camp is a terrific blend of outdoorsy fun and vacation. Usually, you bring your bedding and sleep in a modest cabin; meals and family programming are provided!
Drop-in art-making hours for preschoolers at MOCHA in Oakland
MOCHA offers children as young as 18 months the opportunity to explore art materials in a space designed just for them.
Bay Area International Children’s Film Festival in Oakland
Hey movie lovers, the Bay Area International Children’s Film Festival 2019 (BAICFF) takes place this February in Oakland, and the programming is more than just screen-time.
Weekend Planner Jan 19 + 20
Looking for a rainy day cure? Read the weekend planner for fun indoor activities: ice cream, unicorns, art, jumping, basketball, dance…
Where to take Bay Area kids to experience the snow
Bay Area kids get to experience the snow with a day trip or weekend getaway for sledding, tubing, snow shoeing, skiing, or snowboarding. Lucky kids.
Gymnastics classes for East Bay kids
5 local facilities that host gymnastics classes for kids of all ages.
South Lake Tahoe Ski School Smackdown
What are the main differences between South Lake Tahoe Ski Schools at Heavenly Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe? Can a parent figure this out before shelling out hundreds of dollars?
Five Dollar Tuesday at the Movies
$5 Tuesday movie showings for kids and families around the East Bay.
8 drop-in toddler activities in the East Bay for $10 or less
A helpful list of toddler activities and outings that don’t require advanced planning, for East Bay kids and parents.
Things to do at Washington Park in Alameda
This park has play areas, soccer, tennis, basketball, and is home to affordable summer camps for Alameda kids.
Ticket Alert: Globetrotters, Disney on Ice, and more
Coming soon to a theater or arena near you: Moana on ice skates, monster trucks, Daniel Tiger, PJ Masks, and Harlem Globetrotters! Get your tickets now.
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. Thank you for visiting.
Discover our never-ending calendar of fun stuff to do with kids in the East Bay!
– Heather & Whitney
