Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Saturday, June 27, 2026
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Lakefest Oakland @ Lake Merritt Boating Center11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Latin Jazz Festival @ Downtown Hayward | B & Main Streets
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Dumbarton Quarry Campfire @ Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay
Sunday, June 28, 2026
9:00 am – 12:30 pm: Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center10:00 am – 5:00 pm: $5 Admission Day @ Lawrence Hall of Science
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Sunday Storytime @ Tilden Regional Park
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Ruminant Ramble @ Tilden Little Farm
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Model Train Museum Show @ Golden Gate Model Railroad Museum
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Family Recreational Swim @ San Leandro Family Aquatic Center
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Cal Sailing Club Open House @ Cal Sailing Club
Recent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff
Dirt World: Richmond’s Free Public BMX Bike Park
The first bike park in the 510, Dirt World is a 2-acre public bicycle terrain park currently under development on the Richmond Greenway in Richmond.
Free Park Passes for Fourth Graders
Hey fourth graders! See natural wonders and historic sites in California and beyond for free. Two very cool initiatives—one federal and one state—to get all ...
Ruth Bancroft Garden is a Desert Wonderland
A visit to Ruth Bancroft Garden is like being transported to the desert with its amazing collection of succulents, cacti, and low-water plants.
30 Outdoor Things to Do With Bay Area Kids
30 outdoor destinations for families from archery, sailing, fruit picking, to hiking. Never run out of ideas to get your kids playing outside!
Pacific Pipe Climbing Gym in Oakland
Pacific Pipe climbing gym offers membership benefits and classes, plus opportunities for drop-in experiences.
Sweeney Open Space Park: Fab Playground in Alameda
Four tiers of rope climbing; a super-sized interactive chime instrument; an extra-wide slide with an AstroTurf-protected landing at the base; and, a zip-line with seat ...
Birthday Party Ideas for Teens and Tweens
25 birthday party ideas for when your kids have outgrown Pump It Up.
Day Trip to Di Rosa: Kid-Friendly Art Museum in Wine Country
Wine country, art museum—these things may not initially strike you as family-friendly, but they totally are. Trust me on this one!
Ice Skating at the Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink at City Center in San Ramon
There's plenty of holiday cheer at the Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink in San Ramon and plenty of dining and shopping options.
teamLab: Continuity at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
teamLab: Continuity at the Asian Art Museum is totally awesome and your kids will love it. And kids under 12 are always free!
