Julie Herson, Author at 510 Families

Julie Herson

Headlands Brewing in Berkeley | Photo: Whitney Moss

East Bay Restaurants with Kids’ Play Areas

Restaurants with play areas can make a parent's life easier. We love these East Bay spots that welcome kids with open arms & a basket ...
helix structure at Lawrence Hall of Science

Visiting the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley

Indoor and outdoor fun at The Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley. Take your time exploring, and if you have three or more kids, definitely ...
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Bay Area Fruit Picking Guide

Fruit picking is a year-round activity in California. Here's your guide to the what/where/when/how of Bay Area farms and orchards.
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U-Pick Blueberries at Duckworth Family Farm in Sebastopol

If your family loves fruit picking at a picturesque pastoral country farm, Duckworth Family Farm in Sebastopol is your new favorite summer day trip.
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Lake Anza is Best for a Hot Day

Berkeley in summer is unpredictable weather-wise. For the hot days, I recommend packing up the requisite beach gear and heading for Lake Anza.
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Date Night: 19 East Bay Parents’ Night Out (PNO)

PNO is a drop-off kid party hosted in which children eat pizza, have dessert, and play with other kids of a similar age until way ...

Fun Factory Tours in the Bay Area with Kids

Go behind the scenes at some of your favorite Bay Area companies to see how things are made!
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Where Do You Swim in the East Bay?

We've rounded up all the best places to swim in the East Bay: seasonal pools, water parks, beaches, lagoons, and even private pools you can ...
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Peach Picking & Other Summer Stone Fruit in the Bay Area

May through July is ripe for picking perfect peaches, amazing apricots, and nectarous nectarines in Brentwood!
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El Cerrito Splash Park

At the opposite end of the building from the swimming pool entrance, the splash pad welcomes visitors to the El Cerrito swimming pool by providing ...

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