Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Sunday, January 19, 2025
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Riparian Ramble @ Garin Regional Park10:30 am – 11:00 am: Sunday Storytime @ Tilden Nature Center
11:00 am – 6:00 pm: Model Train Show and Open House @ Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Oakland Little Saigon (Hội Chợ Tết)! @ Clinton Square Park
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Try Weaving @ Tilden Nature Center
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Monday, January 20, 2025
8:00 am – 4:30 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden9:00 am – 3:45 pm: Free Entrance Day at National Parks @ Muir Woods
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Lakeside Littles @ Shadow Cliffs Lake
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: MOCHA Art Workshop @ West Branch | Berkeley Public LibraryRecent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff
Kid-Friendly OMCA: Oakland Museum of California
Children under 12 are free. Kid-friendly exhibits and beautiful gardens make the Oakland Museum of California a win for families.
Ticket Alert: Bay Area Nutcrackers & Other Holiday Performances
Want to see the Nutcracker in Oakland? Here are some lovely holiday performances to choose from including larger- and small-scale theaters.
Worth the Drive: Deacon Dave’s Awesome Christmas Lights in Livermore
Spectacular lights, patriotism, and whimsy make the annual holiday lights at Deacon Dave's totally worth the drive for East Bay families.
Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Patch and More
Find pumpkins, pony rides, train rides, hay rides, petting zoo, haunted house, barn slide, car barn ride, barn jumpers - wheee!
Get to Know Oakland’s Aurora School for K-8
Discover a vibrant community at Aurora School, an independent K-8 institution in Oakland's Upper Rockridge neighborhood. With a focus on academic excellence and social justice, ...
Our visit to G & M Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze in Livermore
The pumpkin patch portion of G & M Farms couldn't be cuter. Grab a red Radio Flyer wagon and pick from rows of perfectly placed ...
9 Unique Floating Pumpkin Patches
If you love swimming and pumpkins, check out one of these East Bay floating pumpkin patches.
Día de Los Muertos with East Bay Kids
In the East Bay, there are lots of ways to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos including festivals, performances, and crafts with children in tow.
On Sale Oct. 4: Teddy Bear Tea in Walnut Creek
Teddy Bear Tea in Walnut Creek on December 7+8, 2024, is a perfect holiday tea service for preschoolers. And it will sell out quickly!
Scandia Family Fun for Big Kids & Their Grown-Ups
Scandia is like Vegas for kids: mini golf; batting cages; go-karts; bumper boats; laser tag, gel blasters, and an arcade.
