Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Monday, October 12, 2026
7:30 am – 9:00 am: Free Admission Hours @ San Francisco Botanical Garden9:00 am – 5:30 pm: Visit Farm Animals @ Orchard Nursery and Florist
10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Halloween Bingo in the Elmwood @ Elmwood Neighborhood | Berkeley
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Raptors Up Close @ Orinda Library
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Little Dance Party @ Albany Library
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Monster Movie Mondays @ Douglas Morrisson Theatre
6:30 pm – 7:15 pm: STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Magic @ San Ramon Library
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
7:30 am – 4:00 pm: Free Admission SF Botanical Gardens @ San Francisco Botanical Garden9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Music in the Parks @ Jean Sweeney Open Space Park
Recent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff
Kids Bowl Free & Cheap This Summer
Kids bowl free at participating bowling alleys in the East Bay: Antioch, Concord, Dublin, and Livermore. Deals in Alameda & Oakland.
East Bay Outdoor Movie Round-Up
If your kids can stay up well past 9pm, there are a few outdoor movies you can see for FREE. Most start around 8:15-8:45ish. BYO ...
Sleep at the Cal Academy of Sciences with Penguins+Pajamas
Sleep at Cal Academy of Sciences with Penguins+Pajamas. It is memorable for kids and parents with after-hours exploration, movies, and a sleeping bag on the ...
Five Dollar Tuesday at the Movies
$5 Tuesday movie showings for kids and families around the East Bay.
Summer Fairs and Festivals for Bay Area Families
Here is a list of outdoor street fairs, carnivals, county fairs, and festivals to pencil into your Summer plans from May to August.
Great America’s Water Park South Bay Shores: Open Memorial Day Weekend
South Bay Shores is a lot of fun for a water park and it is fully included in the price of admission for CA Great ...
Book Now: Cool Bay Area Sleepovers You Can Do With Your Child
Lucky kids can try any of these amazing Bay Area sleepovers with you, the super cool parent: museums, amusement parks, and aircraft carrier!
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!
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 ...
Book Now: Family Nature Adventures at Chabot Space & Science Center
Kids ages 3-8 can explore the redwoods with Chabot instructors and perform experiments with real science tools.
