September 2023

Thrifting With Tweens & Teens on Telegraph Avenue

Berkeley thrifting can be a great way for tweens + teens to find clothes that fit their budget and style.

Children Making Slime

Best Things to do in October with East Bay Kids

From fall festivals to Halloween, there's so much to do in October. Here's day-by-day guide to good times with your kids & tips to plan ...

student drawing with sidewalk chalk

2023-24 Guide to East Bay Charter Schools

Charter schools offer a different approach to public school with more personal attention and individualized support. There are dozens!

Homeschool students examine a lizard

OWLS Program Gets Homeschool Students Outdoors

For East Bay homeschooling families, the OWLS program invites neurodiverse learners ages 6-11 to enjoy hands-on experiences outdoors.

child in finding Nemo costume

Ticket Alert: Oct. 20 to 29 Fairyland Halloween Jam

Fairyland invites you to Halloween Jam with decorated sets and rides, a creepy crawly scavenger hunt, crafts, and a goody bag. Costumes optional.

Kid-centric fun on Fourth Street in Berkeley

What to Do With Kids on Berkeley’s Fourth Street

Berkeley's Fourth Street has the food, fun, and stuff to please folks of all ages. Up early? Love trains? Reptiles? Coffee? Toys? Come on.

child in front of train

Ride the Haunted Train at Ardenwood Historic Farm

This historic train ride through the farm is just what little train lovers want and the price is right. Enjoy Ardenwood on the rails.

Niles Canyon Christmas train interior

Ticket Alert: East Bay Polar Express: Niles Canyon Train of Lights (2023)

Set your calendar alerts. Niles Canyon Railway plans to release tickets for their popular Train of Lights event for the 2023 Holiday season on October ...

rsv kid on pumpkin pile crop

East Bay Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide

East Bay pumpkin patches come in many types: a pile at the market, a quick pumpkin picture, a carnival atmosphere, or a full day on ...

two kids playing indoor wheelchair soccer

Oct. 14: Free BORP Adaptive Sports Expo — Register Now

Oct. 14, the BORP Adaptive Sports Expo is a free opportunity for people with disabilities to try many different sports + recreation activities at 3 ...

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10:00 AM - Lawrence On-The-Go: Día de los Muertos

10:00 AM - Dia de los Muertos Festival

10:00 AM - Colusa Circle Halloween Harvest Celebration

10:00 AM - Montclair Trick-or-Treating

10:00 AM - Annie's Halloween Spooktacular Garden Event

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

10:30 AM - Baby Music & Movement Storytime

10:30 AM - Family Storytime

11:30 AM - Drop-In Tot Public Swim

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8:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce: Songs and Playtime

10:30 AM - Halloween Storytime & Costume Parade

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Free Hour at Japanese Tea Garden

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

10:15 AM - Storytime in the Park

10:30 AM - Family Storytime

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8:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

10:00 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce

10:30 AM - Outdoor Family Storytime

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10:00 AM - Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

10:30 AM - Music & Movement

11:30 AM - Drop-In Tot Public Swim

12:00 PM - Visit with Wildlife

3:30 PM - MOCHA Art Workshop @ Berkeley Central Branch

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9:00 AM - Kids Monthly Workshop

10:30 AM - Outdoor Family Storytime

10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA

11:00 AM - Family Time

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10:30 AM - Sunday Storytime

10:30 AM - Fall Family Fun Day

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA

11:00 AM - Sunday Storytime

11:00 AM - Animal Ambassadors

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

10:30 AM - Baby Music & Movement Storytime

10:30 AM - Family Storytime

11:30 AM - Drop-In Tot Public Swim

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8:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce: Songs and Playtime

10:30 AM - Hikes for Tykes: Encinal Beach

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Free Hour at Japanese Tea Garden

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

10:15 AM - Storytime in the Park

10:30 AM - Family Storytime

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8:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

10:00 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce

10:30 AM - Outdoor Family Storytime

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10:00 AM - Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

10:30 AM - Music & Movement

11:30 AM - Drop-In Tot Public Swim

12:00 PM - Visit with Wildlife

3:30 PM - MOCHA Art Workshop @ Berkeley Central Branch

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8:00 AM - Free Entrance Day at National Parks

10:00 AM - Open Studio: Diwali

10:00 AM - EBI's Spanish Storytime

10:00 AM - Veteran's Day at Crab Cove

10:30 AM - Outdoor Family Storytime

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10:30 AM - Sunday Storytime

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA

11:00 AM - Sunday Storytime

11:00 AM - Animal Ambassadors

12:00 PM - Model Trains at the Golden State Model Railroad Museum

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Baby Music & Movement Storytime

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8:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce: Songs and Playtime

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Free Hour at Japanese Tea Garden

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

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8:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce

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10:00 AM - Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Music & Movement

11:30 AM - Drop-In Tot Public Swim

12:00 PM - Visit with Wildlife

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10:30 AM - Outdoor Family Storytime

10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:30 AM - Creature Feature: Meet Animals

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA

11:00 AM - Family Time

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10:30 AM - Sunday Storytime

10:30 AM - Thanksgiving Celebration

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA

11:00 AM - Animal Ambassadors

12:00 PM - Model Trains at the Golden State Model Railroad Museum

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Baby Music & Movement Storytime

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8:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce: Songs and Playtime

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Free Hour at Japanese Tea Garden

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

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7:30 AM - Holiday Free Day

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

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12:00 PM - Visit with Wildlife

2:00 PM - Model Railroad Train Show

4:00 PM - Holiday Tree Lighting Festivities

4:30 PM - Santa Lights the Square

5:00 PM - "Magic of Christmas" Lighting Concert

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9:00 AM - Kids Monthly Workshop

10:30 AM - Outdoor Family Storytime

10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:30 AM - Fratello Marionettes: Jack and the Beanstalk

10:30 AM - Creature Feature: Meet Animals

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10:30 AM - Sunday Storytime

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA

11:00 AM - Animal Ambassadors

11:00 AM - Nutcracker Sweet with the Puppet Company

11:00 AM - Model Railroad Train Show

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Baby Music & Movement Storytime

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8:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce: Songs and Playtime

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Free Hour at Japanese Tea Garden

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

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8:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce

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10:00 AM - Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Music & Movement

11:00 AM - Christmas Tours at the Patterson House for Families

11:30 AM - Drop-In Tot Public Swim

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10:30 AM - Outdoor Family Storytime

10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:30 AM - Creature Feature: Meet Animals

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA

11:00 AM - Family Time

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