Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Sunday, May 18, 2025
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Albany Comics & Fandom Expo @ Albany Library10:00 am – 5:30 pm: Berkeley Himalayan Fair @ Live Oak Park
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Historic Days at Ardenwood @ Ardenwood Historic Farm
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Tinkerfest @ Chabot Space & Science Center
11:00 am – 5:00 pm: Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival @ Alameda City Hall
11:00 am – 6:00 pm: Model Railroad Show & Open House @ Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society
11:00 am – 9:00 pm: Oakland Greek Festival @ Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Piedmont School Maker Faire @ Piedmont High School
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm: In Living Colors: Arts + Culture Festival @ Radium Runway, Alameda Point
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Cal Sailing Club Open House @ Cal Sailing Club
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