Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
6:30 pm – 7:15 pm: Soul 4Kidz @ Dimond Branch | Oakland Public Library8:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Discount Drive-In Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-In
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Possibly Puppets @ Richmond Civic Center Plaza10:30 am – 11:00 am: Teddy Bear Picnic @ Lincoln Park
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: Mariela’s Music Time @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: East Bay Regional Park Nature Program @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Lindsay Wildlife Experience @ Richmond Library | Bayview Branch
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm: Drummm! @ Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: LEGO Play @ Mr. Mopps’ Children’s Books & Toys
Recent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff
Swim at Strawberry Canyon Pool in the Berkeley Hills
Most of the pool is dedicated to recreational swimming, and about a third is shallow, warm, kid-friendly water.
Getting Sandy at Keller Beach in Richmond, CA
My family loved our four-hour getaway to Keller Beach in Richmond. Bring sand toys and snacks to make the most of your day.
San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park
We love the splash-centric water playground, a large inflatable obstacle course, and swim lane pools all at a reasonable price.
Take the Richmond Plunge
Surrounded by high ceilings and lovely murals, the Richmond Plunge indoor swimming pool is epic. Chilly water but nice, clean locker rooms.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: Is it Worth It?
Part zoo, part theme park, the park offers a surprising number attractions that suited my young kids.
Water Park Fun at Public Pool Prices: Rankin Aquatic Center in Martinez
The Rankin Aquatic Center includes a play structure with a "big yellow bucket" that dumps water every few minutes while it's on.
9 reasons to visit Point Richmond with kids
A pool, a beach, a playground, a tunnel, and a train museum! Point Richmond has plenty of family fun to explore.
Park Profile: Imagine Inclusive Playground in Dublin
Explore this, shiny, new, and expansive playground with inclusive features, just 30 minutes away from Oakland.
Best Mini Golf Courses in East Bay and Beyond
We rounded up the most entertaining and creative creatives for a family mini golf outing in the East Bay and beyond.
Book Now: Dive into a Floating Egg Hunt
We love a good egg hunt, and we love swimming so grab your baskets and goggles, and get ready to find some treasure.
