75 Days of Summer Fun for East Bay Kids

Never run out of family fun ideas for your Bay Area summer break with our epic bucket list! We have gathered all our faves between Memorial Day and Labor Day. We hope you’ll find plenty of kid-friendly things to do in the East Bay — and beyond! — this summer.

Thank you to Children’s Fairyland for sponsoring our guide to summer activities in the East Bay and beyond. Super popular with kids of all ages, Fairyland is hosting extra special summer deals and a big family fun fair.

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Summertime Events + Outings

This Summer, the Bay Area is rich with county fairs, outdoor movies, celebrations, gardens, and ripe fruit for the picking. Hike outdoors, splash in the lakes, and celebrate the sunshine with outings in the woods! Enjoy beaches, campfires, dinner outside, and a giant scoop of ice cream. See our kid-friendly calendar for lots more ideas >

Best Things To Do With Kids in August

Summer Fairs and Festivals for Bay Area Families

East Bay Outdoor Movie Round-Up

Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}

Bay Area Fruit Picking Guide

Plan Your Day: Free & Cheap Drop-in Activities Tomorrow

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See more free & cheap activities on our calendar >

Best Beaches for Kids

Bay Area beaches run the full gamut from sandy and warm to covered in pottery or sea glass. Do you want a protected cove with little critters or a stunning view? See our Family-friendly guide to Bay Area Beaches >

Summer Fun at Fairyland

Our sponsor, Children’s Fairyland, has loads of upcoming special events including Oakland’s Magic Kitchen, a wonderful Juneteenth Celebration, delightful summer sleepovers, and their signature summer event, the Fairy Fun Fair.

See their full schedule of coming events >>

What makes Fairyland so special?
Celebrating 75 years of being a magical place of storybooks come to life, Children’s Fairyland is your child’s favorite day of exploration mixed with your best childhood memories.

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Best Bay Area Beaches You Can Visit Today

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6 Tot-Friendly Splash Parks in the East Bay

Where Do You Swim in the East Bay?

What Parents Should Know About Bay Area Water Parks

Swimming Lessons for East Bay Kids

Outdoor Dining & Treats

Summertime outdoor eating is the best. Enjoy the later sunshine and let the bugs clean up while getting a pizza delivered to the playground or pay a visit to one of these places to eat with kids:

• Oakland Outdoor dining with kids
• Alameda Outdoor dining with kids
• Berkeley Outdoor dining with kids
• Breweries where kids can have fun
• Best ice cream spots
• Favorite milkshake spots
• Favorite East Bay boba places

Thank you again to Children’s Fairyland for sponsoring our guide to summer activities in the East Bay and beyond.