Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Kids Craft Hour @ Albany Library3:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Downtown San Leandro Farmers' Market @ Downtown San Leandro
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Earth Day Craft @ Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm: Earth Day with Lindsay Wildlife Experience @ West End Branch | Alameda Free Library
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Thursday, April 23, 2026
10:00 am – 11:45 am: Garden Playdate @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Chop and Chat – Cooking Fun @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Family Movie Matinee @ Hercules Library
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Interactive Story Time @ Fremont Main Library
6:00 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Drive-In Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-In
Recent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff
Book Now: Dive into a Floating Egg Hunt
We love a good egg hunt, and we love swimming so grab your baskets and goggles, and get ready to find some treasure.
Spring Break Camps in the East Bay
It’s that time of year: Spring Break! Here is a list of programs that offer one-week sessions while school is closed during April.
Celebrating Women’s History Month in the East Bay
Looking for a way to celebrate Women's History Month with your family? Check out this handy list!
East Bay Camps with Longer Sessions
Summer camps with two to eight-week sessions are perfect for kids to form deeper connections with other campers and staff.
Ticket Alert: Cal Performances Drum Tao
Cal Performances brings the best of music, dance, and theater from around the globe to Bay Area audiences.
Cal Bears Baseball: Good, Cheap Fun
Daytime baseball and softball games at Cal are easy family outings, especially when discounted. See the new schedules.
21 Best Places to Learn to Ride a Bike in the East Bay
Trails, paths, and open spaces that offer opportunities for new riders to improve their skills on bicycles.
The Black Joy Parade Returns to Oakland on Feb 22
The Black Joy Parade in Oakland, the largest free, family-friendly event of its kind in California, celebrates the Black experience and the culture.
No-Fly Vacation Idea: Seascape Resort in Aptos
Aptos feels like a faraway family getaway without hefty airfares. Hop in the car and your vacation starts in 90 minutes!
Youth Soccer in the East Bay: A Parent’s Guide
Where, how, and when to sign kids up for soccer programs that match their developmental level.
