Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Downtown San Leandro Farmers' Market @ Downtown San Leandro4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Children's Author/Illustrators Talk @ Richmond Library | West Side Branch
Thursday, April 30, 2026
10:00 am – 11:45 am: Garden Playdate @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library10:30 am – 11:15 am: Malinky Music @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public Library
11:45 am – 1:15 pm: Hike and Storytime: Alvarado Park @ Alvarado Park
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Chop and Chat – Cooking Fun @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Bike Month Kick-off @ Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza
Friday, May 1, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pop-N-Play @ Ruby’s Tumbling
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Story Time @ Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Recent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff
Field trip: Farm day in Brentwood
I took the kids to an awesome pick your own farm and pumpkin patch out in Brentwood that I totally recommend!
5 East Bay outdoor birthday party ideas
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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
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Berkeley independent toy store, Mr. Mopps, is delightful
Mr Mopps independent toy store is a gem in Berkeley.
Birthday party entertainment: Fur, Scales and Tails
When I heard about Tracy Hill "the animal guy" and his performance at birthday parties, I knew I should share.
New Kid in Town: Little Star Pizza
The third location of Little Star Pizza has been open on Solano Avenue since mid-summer, and until we went there over the weekend, I had ...
Letterboxing in the 510
Up for a treasure hunt? We've got a couple of clues for you.
EARTHseed Farm U-Pick Apples & Furry Pigs in Sebastopol
EARTHseed Farm is a cute organic farm just past the quaint town of Graton. My family spent a lovely morning there picking apples and more!
