Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Monday, May 4, 2026
9:00 am – 7:00 pm: Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center9:00 am – 11:00 pm: Star Wars Movie Marathon @ The Lark Theater
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden10:00 am – 4:00 pm: WildCare's Ambassador Zone @ WildCare Animal Rescue
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Kodomo no hi @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: LEGO Club @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
8:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Discount Drive-In Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-In
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Kids Craft Hour @ Albany Library4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Dog Man Button Making @ Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Thursday, May 7, 2026
9:00 am – 7:00 pm: Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim CenterRecent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff
7 Playgrounds & Viewing Spots for Boat-Loving Kids
Sail over to these nautical-inspired play structures throughout the East Bay if your kid can't get enough of boats! Plus, details on where to spot ...
Berkeley Park Profile: San Pablo Park
Visit Berkeley's oldest park for new play structures, big fields, baseball, basketball, tennis, community center, and room to run.
Berkeley Park Profile: James Kenney Park
Enjoy updated play structures and nature-based climbing areas at this Northwest Berkeley Park, just minutes away from Fourth Street.
Park Profile: Woodstock Park in Alameda
On a quiet street in Alameda, Woodstock Park playground has exciting features: a zipline, platform swings, and a giant rope climbing structure.
Where to Watch the Women’s World Cup with Kids
FIFA Women's World Cup games are anywhere between 15 and 19 hours ahead of us. Here's where to watch & when with kids.
Ticket Alert Aug 5-6: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Don't miss Chase Center's Hot Wheels Monster Truck Glow Party! Kids can see enormous versions of their toy cars do exciting stunts.
K-12 World Language classes for East Bay kids
There are so many places in Oakland, Berkeley, and nearby that will immerse your school-age child in Spanish, Mandarin, French, Hebrew, Arabic, and more!
All About Berkeley Family Camps: Echo Lake vs. Tuolumne
Are you registered for a City of Berkeley family camp? We're here to share some details and tips to prepare your family for the trip.Â
Dusterberry Neighborhood Park in Fremont: A New Place to Play
Since the equipment is brand new and the ground cover is freshly installed, Dusterberry Park is an appealing place to visit while all the colors ...
Ticket Alert: Big Bounce America, the World’s Biggest Bounce House
An action packed family-friendly day out featuring THE WORLD'S BIGGEST BOUNCE HOUSE is coming to Berkeley in July. Get tix now!
