Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Monday, June 29, 2026
9:00 am – 7:00 pm: Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center10:00 am – 4:00 pm: SF Zoo Kids Free Admission @ San Francisco Zoo
10:30 am – 11:15 am: Duncan Playful Circus @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Family Recreational Swim @ San Leandro Family Aquatic Center
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: Mariela’s Music Time @ Eastmont Branch | Oakland Public Library
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Pop & Go Puppets @ Richmond Library | West Side Branch
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm: Storytime with Bay FC @ Main Branch | San Leandro Public Library
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm: New Book Storytime @ Main | Alameda Free Library
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Yoga for Kids @ Fremont Main Library
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake GardenRecent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff
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.
Sleep on the USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier with Live Aboard Overnight
Alameda's aircraft carrier museum offers overnights bunking in real crew quarters & exclusive tour with a USS Hornet sleepover!
Global Cuisine Restaurants for the Whole Family
Thank goodness for these family-friendly restaurants who have helped our kids learn to love new flavors by making it accessible and delicious.
Children’s Fairyland in Oakland: Rides and More
Spring hours and pricing updates: Children's Fairyland is a beloved storybook theme park for kids under age 8 at Lake Merritt in Oakland.
Worth the Drive: IlluminOdyssey at CuriOdyssey in San Mateo
CuriOdyssey includes a four-level indoor Redwood Hall (perfect for rainy days!) that is full of hands-on exhibits and light installations.
Codornices Park in the Berkeley Hills
Codornices Park in Berkeley has so many features that my visits have changed completely as my kids have grown older with new parts to enjoy.
