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 Garden3:00 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
9:15 pm – 9:30 pm: Diwali Drone Light Show @ Lesher Center for the Arts
Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Pumpkin Giveaway & Free Carousel Rides @ Yerba Buena GardensRecent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff
Cal Bears Baseball: Good, Cheap Fun
Daytime baseball and softball games at Cal are easy family outings, especially when discounted. See the new schedules.
21 Best Places to Learn to Ride a Bike in the East Bay
Trails, paths, and open spaces that offer opportunities for new riders to improve their skills on bicycles.
The Black Joy Parade Returns to Oakland on Feb 22
The Black Joy Parade in Oakland, the largest free, family-friendly event of its kind in California, celebrates the Black experience and the culture.
Traverse Fitness: Biggest American Ninja Warrior Gym in California
Check out the Bay Area's biggest Ninja Warrior gym, welcoming kids ages 6 and up, plus adults, for classes, open gym, and birthday parties.
No-Fly Vacation Idea: Seascape Resort in Aptos
Aptos feels like a faraway family getaway without hefty airfares. Hop in the car and your vacation starts in 90 minutes!
Youth Soccer in the East Bay: A Parent’s Guide
Where, how, and when to sign kids up for soccer programs that match their developmental level.
Reserve Your Tee Time: SubPar Mini Golf in Alameda
Beyond the charming indoor putt-putt, kids will go wild for the video games & laser obstacles Luckily, there’s also a full bar with adult beverages.
Take Me Out To A Giant’s Game in San Francisco
The SF Giants play at Oracle Park and it's packed with kid-friendly features.
Memorial Day Weekend: Ardenwood Rail Fair
Get your train fix at Rail Fair! Enjoy train rides, operating model trains, historic railroad equipment displays, and live music.
Free & Cheap Activities in Tilden Regional Park
Tilden Park has fantastic free and low-cost activities for families. Which one of our favorites do you love?
