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

Thursday, September 10, 2026

7:30 am – 9:00 am: Free Admission Hours @ San Francisco Botanical Garden
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Musical Story Time @ Frances Albrier Community Center (San Pablo Park)
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Storytime Junction @ Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: MOCHA At The Library! @ Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Read to a Dog @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Lincoln Summer Nights @ Lincoln Square Park
6:00 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Drive-In Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-In
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Summer Concert @ Castro Valley Library

Friday, September 11, 2026

9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pop-N-Play @ Ruby’s Tumbling

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!

Bowling with Kids and other weekend ideas

Kids Bowl Free & Cheap This Summer

Kids bowl free at participating bowling alleys in the East Bay: Antioch, Concord, Dublin, and Livermore. Deals in Alameda & Oakland.

East Bay Outdoor Movie Round-Up

If your kids can stay up well past 9pm, there are a few outdoor movies you can see for FREE. Most start around 8:15-8:45ish. BYO ...

Sleep at the Cal Academy of Sciences with Penguins+Pajamas

Sleep at Cal Academy of Sciences with Penguins+Pajamas. It is memorable for kids and parents with after-hours exploration, movies, and a sleeping bag on the ...