Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden9:00 am – 3:45 pm: Free Entrance Day at National Parks @ Muir Woods
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Visit with Wildlife @ Sulphur Creek Nature Center
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Read with a Ranger @ Richmond Library | West Side Branch
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Walnut Creek Kids' Jazz Show @ Walnut Creek Public Library
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Storytime @ El Sobrante Library10:30 am – 11:00 am: Sing Me a Storytime @ Lafayette Library and Learning Center
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Art Workshop: Watercolor Flower Paintings @ Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Wild Things: Animals of the World @ San Pablo Public Library
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East Bay Summer Concert Round-Up for Families
If your family loves listening to live music, check out our round-up of outdoor concerts -- most of which are free -- to enjoy this ...
Sports Camps for East Bay Kids
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Save the Date: San Ramon Art & Wind Festival
Kick off summer at the Bay Area’s beloved free two-day festival — the San Ramon Art & Wind Festival on Memorial Day Sunday & Monday
Crab Cove Alameda: Beach + Tide Pools for Little Kids
Children will enjoy exploring Crab Cove beach in Alameda, but start with the visitor center to get more out of your trip!
