Grade Schoolers

Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids

30 Outdoor Things to Do With Bay Area Kids

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How to Get in FREE to Dozens of Bay Area Museums, Science Centers, + Gardens

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Indoor Play Spaces in the East Bay

10 Mostly Free & Cheap Outings for Mixed Ages in the East Bay

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East Bay Kids Birthday Party Guide

99 Kid-friendly Restaurants in the East Bay

Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay

Friday, October 23, 2026

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
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 Gardens
9:00 am – 11:30 am: Witches & Wizards on Water Parade @ Sea Trek

Kensington Gem: Blake Garden

Blake Garden garden is a teaching and research lab for Cal but it is open to the public on weekdays. Expect interesting paths with beautiful ...

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Oakland Public Schools: A Guide to OUSD Enrollment

Helpful information about Oakland public schools for families making ranking and enrollment decisions.

Tour the Jelly Belly factory in Fairfield

The Jelly Belly jellybean company offers affordable, colorful tours and will send you home with samples and fun facts to spare. Win win.

Kids dance in the field at Monkey Business camp

15+ Fun February Break Camps

If your children have a mid-February school break, find a day camp to make their days entertaining and exhausting.

The view from the West Point Inn pancake breakfast

Hike to Pancake Breakfast at West Point Inn

Pancake hike was totally worth it! I tried to savor the perfect weather, these sweet children, and the epic view because I may never get ...

Spotlight on Independent School Escuela Bilingüe Internacional

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI) offers a PK-8 multilingual education located in Oakland.

Hike With Kids Through UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley

Take your kids on a nature-filled hike at UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. Mine love it any time of year for giant cacti & colorful ...

All-abilities play structure in Martinez

Park Profile: Pine Meadow Park in Martinez

Pine Meadow Park is a sweet neighborhood park with a unique play structure, accessible design, spinning merry-go-round, and swings.

Best Places to Take Kids in Concord

Discover 15+ destinations and small town treasures for families to plan an amazing day in Concord.

{Shop Local} Where to Get Pinatas in Oakland

Here are four Oakland spots that charmed me with their piñata selections.