Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Thursday, June 18, 2026
9:00 am – 7:00 pm: Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center10:00 am – 4:00 pm: SF Zoo Kids Free Admission @ San Francisco Zoo
10:30 am – 11:30 am: East Bay Regional Park Nature Program @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Mariela’s Music Time @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Family Recreational Swim @ San Leandro Family Aquatic Center
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Juneteenth Freedom Day @ Newark Pavilion
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Conservation Ambassadors' Wild Things @ Kensington Library
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm: Soul 4Kidz @ West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Juneteenth Dance Party @ Centerville Library
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Read to a Dog @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library
Recent Posts about Big Kids’ Stuff
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.
Spring Break Camps in the East Bay
It’s that time of year: Spring Break! Here is a list of programs that offer one-week sessions while school is closed during April.
Celebrating Women’s History Month in the East Bay
Looking for a way to celebrate Women's History Month with your family? Check out this handy list!
East Bay Camps with Longer Sessions
Summer camps with two to eight-week sessions are perfect for kids to form deeper connections with other campers and staff.
