Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Martin Luther King Jr Branch | Oakland Public Library1:30 pm – 2:15 pm: East Bay Parks Nature Program @ Eastmont Branch | Oakland Public Library
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Kids Craft Hour @ Albany Library
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: School-Age Storytime @ Main | Alameda Free Library
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Read to a Dog! @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public Library
Thursday, November 13, 2025
7:30 am – 9:00 am: Free Admission Hours @ San Francisco Botanical Garden10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Garden Playdate @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Hike and Storytime @ Richmond Public Library
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Kids Trivia @ Fremont Main Library
Recent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff
How to Enjoy a Campfire Without Camping
Experience a glowing campfire without the hassle of camping at EBPRD's summertime campfire programs
Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Patch and More
Find pumpkins, pony rides, train rides, hay rides, petting zoo, haunted house, barn slide, car barn ride, barn jumpers - wheee!
Mickelson Pumpkin Patch in Petaluma
Visit Mickelson for wide-open pumpkin fields, gigantic hay maze, kids' activities, and a beer garden serving ice cold beer in the shade.
Stafford Lake Bike Park in Marin: An Epic Playground for Bike Lovers
This 17-acre family-friendly mountain bike course offers all the exciting jumps, challenging tricks, and clever toys that mountain bikers of all ages will love.
Opens November 21, 2025: Walnut Creek on Ice
Walnut Creek Ice Skating Rink is returning for the 2021-22 season! They'll be open from Dec. 10 through Jan. 9.
Parkour and Ninja Warrior Classes for East Bay Kids
Gyms around the East Bay offering physical challenge classes that engage kids in parkour and ninja warrior training.
10+ Free Holiday Happenings at Alameda South Shore Center
Beginning with a tree lighting Nov. 28 through Christmas Eve, your family can visit Santa Claus and see holiday movies outdoors.
Good Deal: Waterpark Hotel: Bay Area Great Wolf Lodge
Save 30% on the Bay Area's first and only Great Wolf Lodge, an inclusive hotel and water park for the whole family from tots to ...
Meet Montclair Pediatric Dentistry: Gentle, Personalized Dental Care for Kids
Montclair Pediatric Dentistry knows how to make your child's first dental appointment a positive experience.
National Night Out Gatherings in the East Bay
August 5 is National Night Out, a day centered on community building. Organize an event among your neighbors, or join a city-led event. Find one ...
