Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
8:30 pm – 11:00 pm: Family Fun Nights: Discount Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-InWednesday, June 25, 2025
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Summer Series: Minions: The Rise of Gru @ The Alameda Theatre & Cineplex10:30 am – 11:15 am: Instrument Petting Zoo @ Dimond Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Storytime Stay & Play @ Richmond Public Library
10:30 am – 11:15 am: Teddy Bear Picnic @ Littlejohn Park
11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Exploration Station @ Hercules Library
11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Habitot Mobile Museum @ Hercules Library
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Build Make Play @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm: Soul 4Kidz @ West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
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Where to Find Dinosaurs in the East Bay
If you and your kid are always looking for cool dinosaur books and toys, you'll love to see these life-size (and bigger!) local dinos.
Kid-Friendly Hikes to See Wildflowers Superbloom in the East Bay
It's wildflower season here in the East Bay! Find out the best places to go with your kiddos.
Earth Day Activities for East Bay Families
Ideas for outdoor celebrations and volunteer opportunities for families this Earth Day, April 22, 2025 and the weekend before and after.
Summertime Reading Games Powered by the Libraries
Summer is for reading! Many area public libraries offer summer reading games, community events & many cool kid-sized prizes for reading.
Tilden Park Little Farm, Free & Fun for All Ages
Berkeley's Little Farm is fantastic and free. No reservations or tickets required. Don't forget the celery!
Pixieland for Pint-sized Adventures in Concord
Pixieland Amusement Park was a super fun day for all three of my kids (age 2, 6, and 8). Think of it as a more ...
