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

9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden
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

Animal Discovery Room at Lawrence Hall of Science

The Lawrence Hall of Science hosts an active Animal Discovery Zone from chinchillas to box turtles.

Profile: West Oakland Farm Park & Playground

West Oakland Farm Park has it all according to my little ones: farm, playground, green space, animals, and an amazing mission.

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

With kids age two to nine, it is hard to find something for everyone. Here are ten terrific East Bay places that we all love.

9 Playground Ziplines for Bay Area Kids

Our favorite nearby ziplines in the East Bay are in Berkeley and Alameda, but we found a dozen more for adventurous kids to try.

Park Profile: Colorful Krusi Park in Alameda

Krusi Park in Alameda is a super fun playground to bring both toddlers and school aged kids alike. My four kids asked to go two ...

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Teen & Tween Birthday Party Spot: Game On Berkeley

For ages 8+, this multi-room game experience invites you to laugh while solving custom-built puzzles that challenge your brain & body.

Stafford Lake Bike Park in Marin: An Epic Playground for Bike Lovers

This 17-acre family-friendly mountain bike course offers all the exciting jumps, challenging tricks, and clever toys that mountain bikers of all ages will love.