Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Friday, May 8, 2026
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Second Fridays AAPI Fest @ Downtown San Leandro6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Free Ninja Fun @ Traverse Fitness
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Starlight Movies in the Park: Honey, I Shrunk The Kids @ Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewing @ Chabot Space & Science Center
Saturday, May 9, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Flower Bar for Mom @ Whimsy Willow10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Kensington Nursery School Science Fair @ Kensington Nursery School Co-op
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Kids Club: Cards and Necklaces @ Michaels, Emeryville
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Plant & Paint @ Outdoor Supply Hardware, Berkeley
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Quest Presents: Soap Bubble Explorations @ Stockmen’s Park
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: SF Zoo $5 Admission @ San Francisco Zoo
Recent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff
{510} Family Faves with Outdoors Advocate Annie Burke
Annie Burke loves to take her children outside into the parks, seashore, and nature In the Bay Area. Get your fingernails dirty.
Birthday Party Idea: EcoMonster craft party
A birthday party plan that will arrive at your door and provide entertainment -- and favors -- for your crowd of guests.
Diverse Reading List via Solidarity Sundays
Jenny Berggren is a librarian and parent living in Alameda, CA. I am sharing an excerpt from her fantastic Solidarity Sundays rad kids reading list. ...
Biking with East Bay kids on the Bay Bridge
My husband Alec took our big boys to ride bicycles on the Eastern span of the Bay Bridge. For a pretty flat course, the views ...
Oakland Running Festival and Kids Fun Run
The Kids Zone at the Oakland Running Festival promises to be a fun, active morning. Running optional.
Birthday Party Place: Swim Party at AquaTech
An indoor pool party is one of the more unique children's birthday party ideas, and AquaTech Swim Center in Alameda is the perfect place to ...
Berkeley Family Bike Fest & Family Cycling Rodeo
My favorite kid-friendly bike rodeo event is happening 3/18 at LeConte school in Berkeley, and everyone's invited.
30 service projects to help bring extended families together
Wonderful service project ideas encouraging the whole family to do good together. These giving-back ideas are great for mixed generations.
Oakland playground: Union Point Park
This playground, located very close to Pump It Up in Oakland, will keep tots entertained for a while, and when it gets old, you can ...
You’re invited: {510} Saturday Cereal Cinema with Close5
Join us for our 12/10 Cereal Cinema pajama party at New Parkway where we'll enjoy a cereal buffet while watching classic Saturday morning cartoons! All ...
