Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Thursday, December 5, 2024
8:00 am – 4:30 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Free First Thursdays at BAMPFA @ Berkeley Art Museum (BAMPFA)
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Make Your Own Gift Wrap @ Albany Library
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Fratello Marionettes Show: The North Pole Review @ Richmond Public Library
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Art Workshop @ Golden Gate Branch | Oakland Public Library
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Meek Mansion Lights Up Celebration @ Meek Mansion
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting @ Broadway Plaza
Friday, December 6, 2024
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pop-N-Play @ Ruby’s Tumbling10:30 am – 11:30 am: Nutcracker Storytime @ Main | Alameda Free Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Story Time @ Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Recent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff
Opens November 22, 2024: Walnut Creek on Ice
Walnut Creek Ice Skating Rink is returning for the 2021-22 season! They'll be open from Dec. 10 through Jan. 9.
Ticket Alert: Monster Jam Brings Monster Truck Action to San Francisco
Tickets for this loud, action-packed, dirty truck adventure are on sale now. If you like truck tricks and crashes, Monster Jam is the best!
2024-25 Guide to East Bay Charter Schools
Charter schools offer a different approach to public school with more personal attention and individualized support. There are dozens!
Family-friendly Maker Faire on Mare Island in October
Maker Faire this year seems to have even more hands on activities this year. Even though the general themes are the same every year, the ...
Book Now: Holiday Train Rides Around the Bay Area
All aboard the Polar Express! Here are a few magical holiday train rides for Bay Area families, some of which will sell out quickly.
Ticket Alert: Fancy Christmas Tea with kit & sis in San Francisco
Grab a ticket, your doll, and your fanciest dress then head into the City for a festive holiday tea with kit & sis.
On Sale Oct. 5: East Bay Polar Express: Niles Canyon Train of Lights
Set your calendar alerts. Niles Canyon Railway plans to release tickets for their popular Train of Lights event for the 2024 Holiday season on October ...
Pomegranate Picking in the East Bay
It is pomegranate picking season and you can head out to a Bay Area farm and pick with your children for a terrific autumn outing.
East Bay Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide
East Bay pumpkin patches come in many types: a pile at the market, a quick pumpkin picture, a carnival atmosphere, or a full day on ...
Free Drop-in Art Workshops with MOCHA in the Library
Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA) is partnering with Public Libraries to offer free art workshops to children throughout the week.
