Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Sunday, December 7, 2025
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Free Family Matinee: The Muppet Christmas Carol @ Rialto Cinemas Cerrito10:00 am – 11:00 am: Free Pop-Up Family Dance @ Luna Dance & Creativity
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Holiday Arts Festival @ Richmond Art Center
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Drop-In Art Making @ Berkeley Art Museum (BAMPFA)
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Selfies with Santa @ Jack London Square
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: Family Storytime @ Main | Alameda Free Library
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: Family Music Lab @ Albany Library
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Laurel District Santa Stroll @ Laurel District
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Merry Ferry @ Jack London Square
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Home Depot Menorah Workshop @ Home Depot, Newark
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