Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Friday, July 11, 2025
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Play at Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Fairyland 510 Fridays @ Children’s Fairyland
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Historic Days at Ardenwood @ Ardenwood Historic Farm
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Try it Truck @ Martin Luther King Jr Branch | Oakland Public Library
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Kiddo’s Chu Chu Rides @ Fremont Hub
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Cosmic Creatures @ Tilden Nature Center
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Family Friday at Aqua Adventure @ Aqua Adventure Waterpark
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Family Fun Pool Night @ El Cerrito Swim Center
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Groovin' at the Grove Summer Concert @ Shirley Sisk Grove
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Outdoor Movie: A Minecraft Movie @ Civic Park & Community Center (Walnut Creek)
Recent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff
75 Days of Summer Fun for East Bay Kids
The best ideas for family fun all summer long: fruit picking, ice cream, bike rides, beaches, splashing, and concerts!
What Parents Should Know About Bay Area Water Parks
Your guide to Bay Area waterparks; find the one that works best for your family. From water slide junkies to sprayground newbies, we love ya!
Summer Splurge: Bubble Planet Experience in Oakland
Bubble Planet is part art exhibit, part playground—a perfect combo for young children and Instagram-happy parents.
Peach Picking & Other Summer Stone Fruit in the Bay Area
The time is ripe for picking perfect peaches, amazing apricots, and nectarous nectarines in the East Bay!
East Bay Outdoor Summer Movie Round-Up
Outdoor movies are back this summer so grab a blanket & keep your kids up late. Here are a few fun places to watch movies ...
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month for Kids & Families
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with stories, food, and performances. We'll add more as we find them!
East Bay Summer Concert Round-Up for Families
If your family loves listening to live music, check out our round-up of outdoor concerts -- most of which are free -- to enjoy this ...
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: Is it Worth It?
Part zoo, part theme park, the park offers a surprising number attractions that suited my young kids.
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.
Kids Bowl Free & Cheap This Summer
Kids bowl free at participating bowling alleys in the East Bay: Antioch, Concord, Dublin, and Livermore. Deals in Alameda & Oakland.
