Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Sunday, May 10, 2026
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Hike to a Pancake Breakfast – RSVP @ West Point Inn9:00 am – 12:30 pm: Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Flower Walk @ Coyote Hills Regional Park
10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Mother's Day on the Farm @ Ardenwood Historic Farm
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: SF Zoo $5 Admission @ San Francisco Zoo
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Sunday Storytime @ Tilden Regional Park
11:00 am – 4:30 pm: Mother's Day Community Day @ Exploratorium
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Mother's Day Concert in the Park @ Golden Gate Park Bandshell
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Mother's Day Pine Nut Jewelry @ Coyote Hills Regional Park
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm: Low Tide Exploration @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
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