A comprehensive list of session-based classes for ages 0-5, organized by category: Art, Music, Dance, Science, Play, Language and Culture…
East Bay Mother’s Day Guide
Activities, places to eat, and treats for Mother’s Day in Oakland and surrounding communities, Berkeley, Albany, Alameda.
Cal Day fun for your little bear
Cal Day is a terrific opportunity to for the East Bay families to get a taste of the world class university in our backyard with FREE classes & games on campus.
Save the date: Turn the Page! at Children’s Fairyland
The Fairyland children’s book festival, Saturday, May 19, from 10 to 4, will bring together more than 25 Bay Area children’s authors and illustrators who will do read-alouds and demonstrations and talk about their craft with kids and parents.
Kids skate free at Paradise Skate in Antioch
The Kids Skate Free program is nationwide, and our nearby independent roller skating rink in Antioch participates.
Spotlight on Su Yun’s Chinese Learning Center
Su Yun’s Chinese Learning Center is the only after-school and summer program that provides Mandarin language instruction along with hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) experiences to reinforce the language and culture.
Win a birthday party at Kids Gym Berkeley
Win a fantastic birthday party package at Kids Gym Berkeley valued at $450 — super for kids up to age 11. Bounce, swing, and celebrate here!
Kids Bowl Free this summer
Kids bowl free at participating bowling alleys in the (510): Albany, San Leandro, Castro Valley, and Fremont. Register first.
Ticket alert: Animation week at the New Parkway
The New Parkway Theater’s upcoming Animation Week, from April 6th-12th has everything from family friendly favorites to X-rated cartoons.
Save on Summer at Avid4 Adventure! (sponsor)
Save $20 on all Avid4 Adventure Camps for summer 2018 & Avid4 will donate $20 to their Financial Assistance program. Tell your friends because camp is always better with a buddy!
Join us for a {510} Baby’s Day Out at Brushstrokes
Join us for a {510} Baby’s Day Out at Brushstrokes on the morning of 4/27. Let us help you smoosh a baby footprint on some pottery.
Learn to take amazing photos of your children at a workshop for moms
One of our favorite local family photographers, Melissa Schmidt, is offering photo workshops for moms.
Now through August: RESPECT Hip-Hop exhibit at OMCA
RESPECT: Hip-Hop Style & Wisdom is the name of the immersive, hands-on, historical celebration at OMCA now through August 12, 2018 for an extra $4 on your regular admission.
Bay Area staycation guide: 12 things to do during spring break
How many of these day trips and adventures for grade school-age children can you squeeze into one week of your Bay Area staycation?
Once Upon Your Mind family-friendly improv shows
Our whole family attended Sunday morning’s family-friendly improv show by Once Upon Your Mind at the All Out Comedy Club in Oakland. I think this hidden gem might get your family up and laughing, too.
Ticket Alert: Easter Egg Hunt and a real train!
Hop on Board! After riding Roaring Camp’s real 1880s Steam Train under the majestic Redwoods, over Indian Creek Trestle and through the Santa Cruz Mountains, your kids are going to have the time of their lives scavenging for chocolate eggs at the top of Bear Mountain.
Spotlight on Wee Play in Alameda
Wee Play is an activity oriented play center put on by the Alameda Parks Department in the Veteran’s Building three days a week.
{Giveaway} Win a week of Le Camp d’Été at Ecole Bilingue
Le Camp d’Été is brand new this year. Children from preschool to 5th grade will enjoy learning French while they play. How about a FREE week?
Have you been to the Depot for Creative Reuse?
The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse touts itself as being “every teacher’s first stop and every artist’s second home” for a good reason. Find your trash or treasure.
Spotlight on Galileo Innovation Camps for kids
What do you know about Galileo Innovation Camps? Starting at age four, kids can have the best summer ever! Save $30 off with code: 510FAMILY18