Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Possibly Puppets @ Richmond Civic Center Plaza10:30 am – 11:00 am: Teddy Bear Picnic @ Lincoln Park
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: Mariela’s Music Time @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: East Bay Regional Park Nature Program @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Lindsay Wildlife Experience @ Richmond Library | Bayview Branch
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm: Drummm! @ Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: LEGO Play @ Mr. Mopps’ Children’s Books & Toys
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm: Duncan Playful Circus @ Golden Gate Branch | Oakland Public Library
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Reptile Show with East Bay Vivarium @ Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library
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