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!
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Classes for Toddlers & Babies in the East Bay
A comprehensive list of session-based classes for ages 0-5, organized by category: Art, Music, Dance, Science, Play, Language and Culture...
Labor Day: Scottish Games in Pleasanton
Labor Day Weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds come for feats of strength, colorful highland dances, whisky tasting, and lots of kilts.
Favorite Visual Art Classes for Kids in the East Bay
Presenting our guide to getting your child started in art classes in the East Bay.
Book Now: Holiday Train Rides Around the Bay Area
All aboard the Polar Express! Here are a few magical holiday train rides for Bay Area families, some of which will sell out quickly.
Weekend Road Trip: Jubilee Railroad Resort & Lake Shasta Caverns
Our family drove North and slept in a real train caboose. By day, we explored a science museum, playground, and the caverns at Lake Shasta!
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay this Weekend: Aug 15-16
The weekend again? Every week, Tiffany, mom to three young ones, chooses her favorite activities and events.
19 Places in the Bay Area Where Kids Can See Animals
Our favorite places to visit with animals, including Zoos, museums, aquariums, small shops, & farms!
Indoor Play Spaces in the East Bay
For little ones who are in constant exploration mode, here is a guide to indoor play spaces in the Bay Area.
Driving to L.A. – 7 Places to Stop on a Road Trip Down Highway 5 in California
Driving I-5 down the center of California is a fairly joyless journey. I offer some tips, restaurants & diversions for enduring a day in the ...
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.
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.
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.
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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