Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Saturday, December 13, 2025
9:30 am – 4:30 pm: Family Dance Film Festival @ Luna Dance & Creativity10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drop-In Open Art Lab @ Sticky Art Lab
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Free Family Matinee: Elf @ Rialto Cinemas Cerrito
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Winter Craft Day @ Randall Museum
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Cereal Cinema @ The New Parkway Theater
10:30 am – 1:00 pm: Santa and Mrs. Claus at McConaghy House @ McConaghy House
10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Seasonal Wreaths @ Tilden Nature Center
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: 4th Annual Bunny Bazaar @ House Rabbit Society
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Budding Birders @ Coyote Hills Regional Park
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Drop-In Art Making @ Berkeley Art Museum (BAMPFA)
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