Grade Schoolers

Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids

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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

Heather Farm Park Rock Wall

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

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East Bay Kids Birthday Party Guide

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99 Kid-friendly Restaurants in the East Bay

Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay

Friday, October 23, 2026

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
9:00 am – 11:30 am: Witches & Wizards on Water Parade @ Sea Trek
9:30 am – 11:00 am: Game Design Classes @ The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment (The MADE)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drop-In Open Art Lab @ Sticky Art Lab
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Family Halloween Day @ Randall Museum
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Halloween Hay Day @ Livermore Downtown
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Halloween Land @ Unity Park on the Richmond Greenway
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Halloween Parade and Harvest Festival @ Lakeshore Avenue District
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Lil’ Witching Hours: Ghosts & Spiders @ Michaels, Emeryville

Recent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff

Vallejo’s Christmas House is A Special Outing

This extravagant light display on a home in the Glen Cove area of Vallejo is a nice evening outing. 2022 is the family's final year ...

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Créatif Art Studio: Drop-in painting in Pleasanton

Bring your little artist to this drop-in art studio for a creative outing. It's combination of art and tech make it worth the drive to ...

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Sponsor Spotlight: The Crowden School in Berkeley

For students in grades 3-8, Crowden offers a special daily schedule designed to provide students with passion for music-making with academic development.

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My Tween & Teens Loved Trivium Escape Room in Emeryville

Children as young as nine will enjoy the Trivium Games escape room with their families to solve the puzzles in Ghost Patrol.

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Choose Your Adventure at Lands End: A San Francisco Hiking Destination

Come to Lands End to hike, but stay for the beautiful views and exploration. Put this San Francisco destination on your "Places to Visit" list.

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Codornices Park Birthday Party: Keeping it Simple

Find out how to throw a simple and cheap birthday party at Codornices Park in Berkeley

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Park Profile: Solano Playlot in Richmond

Add this park to your "must visit" list: Solano Playlot in Richmond. Fun for the kids with nearby treats and snacks worth a stop.

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Rookie Parents’ Guide to East Bay Youth Sports

Getting a child started with a brand-new sport is a bit overwhelming. Figuring out gear, registration deadlines, & all the lingo...

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Taking Your Kids to San Francisco Symphony

Through dance, rhythm, and storytelling, the concert makes classical music feel alive and exciting for young audiences.

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5 Fantastic Spots to Photograph East Bay Kids

A couple of things make a great spot to photograph your kids in addition to having an interesting visual landscape.