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10+ Drop-in Toddler Activities in the East Bay for $10 or Less
A helpful list of toddler activities and outings that don't require advanced planning, for East Bay kids and parents.
Cal Bears Baseball and Softball Games: Good, Cheap Fun
Daytime baseball and softball games at Cal are easy family outings, especially when discounted. See the 2024 schedule.
Laid-back Birthday Party: Pizza & Movie
Everything is awesome when you host a child's birthday party at the movies with pizza and cupcakes.
Labor Day: Scottish Games in Pleasanton
Labor Day Weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds come for feats of strength, colorful highland dances, whisky tasting, and lots of kilts.
Youth Soccer in the East Bay: A Parent’s Guide
Where, how, and when to sign kids up for soccer programs that match their developmental level.
Classes for Toddlers & Babies in the East Bay
A comprehensive list of session-based classes for ages 0-5, organized by category: Art, Music, Dance, Science, Play, Language and Culture...
Introducing Brilliant Births: A Community Space for New and Expecting Parents
Offering childbirth preparation classes and other workshops for new parents in Berkeley.
Parents’ Guide to East Bay Gardens
Explore family-friendly East Bay Gardens for outdoor fun: admire flowers, follow butterflies, enjoy nature, & get inspired!
The Black Joy Parade Returns to Oakland on Feb 25
The Black Joy Parade in Oakland, the largest free, family-friendly event of its kind in California, celebrates the Black experience and the culture.
Oakland’s Kindergym Is Utopia for Babies and Toddlers
Kindergym is a wonderful toddler play program offered at Temple Beth Abraham (TBA) in Oakland (but it’s not exclusive to Oakland or any one faith ...