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 – 12:00 pm: Pop-N-Play @ Ruby’s Tumbling9:00 am – 7:00 pm: Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center
9:00 am – 11:00 pm: Star Wars Movie Marathon @ The Lark Theater
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Reptile Show @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Star Wars Day Celebration @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Build it! @ Albany Library
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Magic in the Mundane: Comic Art Workshop @ West Branch | Berkeley Public Library
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: May the 4th Celebration @ Castro Valley Library
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
Recent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff
San Leandro FootGolf with kids
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What to do with little kids at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood bucket list of fun things to do with little kids PLUS a discount valid through September, 2019.
Profile: Golfland mini golf center & birthday party place
A classic miniature golf venue in the East Bay with loads of fun challenges and hazards.
Kids Obstacle Challenge coming to San Mateo
Kids Obstacle Challenge is a fun adventure and obstacle course for kids ages 5-16, with 15+ challenging obstacles and lots of mud.
Ticket Alert: Summer Musical Theater at Woodminster Amphitheater in Oakland
This lovely outdoor musical theater experience in Oakland's Joaquin Miller Park is a must-do summer date night or outing for older kids.Â
FLAX Oakland: Family-friendly Art, Design, Creativity
FLAX art & design Oakland is the new 14,500 sq ft flagship store. Parents will like the kids' table for creating while you shop. And ...
Budget Birthday Party Idea: Roberts Regional Park in Oakland
A simple and affordable birthday party at Roberts Regional Park in Oakland.
Special time with your kid: 10 sibling-free outings
Leave the siblings at home. Anywhere you go together can be special. Here are 10 fantastic places to take your child for one-on-one time.
Day Trip: Sonoma Farm Crawl – Spring Tour Apr 27 + 28
Customize your own tour of the farms of Sonoma County with access to an interactive map and dozens of special activities scheduled for the weekend.
Cheap birthday party: Adventure Playground
Adventure Playground is a DIY playground and a special DIY birthday party destination. Tow party supplies to the adjacent Shorebird park and party on!
