Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden10:00 am – 4:00 pm: WildCare's Ambassador Zone @ WildCare Animal Rescue
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Crafternoons @ Claremont Branch | Berkeley Public Library
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Read to a Dog @ Fremont Main Library
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Jewish American Heritage Celebration @ Kensington Library
6:30 pm – 8:55 pm: Oakland Ballers Opening Day @ Raimondi Park
8:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Discount Drive-In Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-In
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Kids Craft Hour @ Albany Library3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Thursday, May 21, 2026
9:00 am – 7:00 pm: Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim CenterRecent 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
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 ...
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 ...
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!
