Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Friday, October 23, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden10:30 am – 11:00 am: Story Time @ Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
11:15 am – 12:15 pm: Oaktown Jazz Storytime @ Richmond Library | West Side Branch
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Trunk or Treat @ Civic Park & Community Center (Walnut Creek)
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Costume Swap @ Swings and Wings
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Creative Art Play @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Petting Zoo @ The Backyard
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Haunted Trail @ Pleasant Hill Park
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Trick or Treat @ Fremont Downtown Event Center & Plaza
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Pumpkin Play Patch @ Whimsy Willow
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Special Discount: Pumpkin Festival on the Coast
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DÃa de Los Muertos with East Bay Kids
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Ticket Alert: Book Now for Thomas & Percy Halloween
Thomas the Tank Engine is coming close to the Bay Area for Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party, October 10 - 25, 2026.
Bay Area Discovery Museum Halloween Party: Goblin Jamboree
Goblin Jamboree is a costume party with hands-on learning activities and spooky decorations. Best for those under age 8.
Where to Take Kids Ice Skating in the Bay Area
During the winter season temporary ice skating rinks are set up throughout the Bay Area, making ice skating more accessible than ever.
Three Nunns Pumpkin Patch Has Tractors, U-Pick & Massive Corn Mazes for Acres of Fun
Open 9/24 through 10/31, Brentwood's Three Nunns Farm has a u-pick pumpkins, 2 corn mazes, and rides!
On Sale Oct. 3: East Bay Christmas Train: Niles Canyon Train of Lights
Set your calendar alerts. Niles Canyon Railway plans to release tickets for their popular Train of Lights event in October.
