Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden1:30 pm – 2:15 pm: Music with Mr. Elephant @ Cesar Chavez Branch | Oakland Public Library
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Insect Discovery Lab @ Asian Branch | Oakland Public Library
6:30 pm – 7:15 pm: Duncan Playful Circus @ Dimond Branch | Oakland Public Library
6:30 pm – 7:15 pm: Mariela’s Music Time @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library
8:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Discount Drive-In Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-In
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Big Truck Day @ Newark Community Park & Center10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Petting Zoo at the Library @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Teddy Bear Picnic @ Franklin Park
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: East Bay Regional Park Nature Program @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library
Recent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff
Contra Loma Lagoon is Closed for 2025
Closed Summer of 2023 for needed repairs.
Swim at Strawberry Canyon Pool in the Berkeley Hills
Most of the pool is dedicated to recreational swimming, and about a third is shallow, warm, kid-friendly water.
Get Free Museum Entry with Discover & Go
Powered by our local libraries, Discover & Go gets you and your kids in free to some of our most popular museums and attractions for ...
Park Profile: Dorothy Bolte Park in the Berkeley Hills
With a thrilling 40-foot concrete slide connecting two playgrounds, Dorothy Bolte Park in the Berkeley Hills provides hours of amusement.
Introducing Shu Ren International School
Shu Ren welcomes families looking for a multilingual Mandarin education in preschool through 5th to help students thrive in an evolving global society.
Discover the Miniature, Magical Fairy Doors in AlamedaÂ
You have to look down to find these sweet little fairy doors hiding in plain site in Alameda. A curious toddler will see them for ...
Spotlight on EBI’s Inquiry-Driven, Play-Based Preschool Program
For East Bay Families ​seeking a school to nurture their child's natural curiosity, EBI offers an inspiring play-based pre-kinder program.
Kid-Friendly Hike to a Playground in Kensington
With sweeping views of Tilden Park and a playground near the out-and-back loop, this Kensington hike is fun for families anytime.
Cold or Wet Day? Go Indoor Swimming
My kids love to go to an indoor swimming pool even if the weather outside is frightful. Here are some fave East Bay pools.
California’s Great America Amusement Park Is Open March Through October
California’s Great America claims to be home to the most rides in Northern California and offers a complete water park inside.
