Grade Schoolers

Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids

30 Outdoor Things to Do With Bay Area Kids

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How to Get in FREE to Dozens of Bay Area Museums, Science Centers, + Gardens

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Indoor Play Spaces in the East Bay

10 Mostly Free & Cheap Outings for Mixed Ages in the East Bay

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East Bay Kids Birthday Party Guide

99 Kid-friendly Restaurants in the East Bay

Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay

Monday, October 12, 2026

7:30 am – 9:00 am: Free Admission Hours @ San Francisco Botanical Garden
9:00 am – 5:30 pm: Visit Farm Animals @ Orchard Nursery and Florist
10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Halloween Bingo in the Elmwood @ Elmwood Neighborhood | Berkeley
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Raptors Up Close @ Orinda Library
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Little Dance Party @ Albany Library
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Monster Movie Mondays @ Douglas Morrisson Theatre
6:30 pm – 7:15 pm: STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Magic @ San Ramon Library

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:30 am – 4:00 pm: Free Admission SF Botanical Gardens @ San Francisco Botanical Garden
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Music in the Parks @ Jean Sweeney Open Space Park

5 East Bay outdoor birthday party ideas

I've put together a list of five options for outdoor birthday parties that are super fun and let kids run their ya-yas out around the ...

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Berkeley’s Off the Grid with a kid

El Cerrito mom, Sunny McKay, thinks that Off the Grid with a kid is a great idea! Here are her tips.

Homeroom: Temescal Mac & Cheese Restaurant

Temescal's popular mac and cheese restaurant, Homeroom, has the classics with a few extra touches that make it great for kids and parents alike. Outdoor ...