Thanks to We Rock the Spectrum Berkeley for being a sponsor of 510Families.com. Would your child love to invite his or her friends to explore a unique play space, filled with hands-on fun that engages their bodies? We are thrilled to be able to give one lucky reader a birthday party hosted at We Rock the {more}
Scandia Family Fun for big kids and their grown-ups
Scandia is like Vegas for big kids: 2 mini golf courses; batting cages; race cars; bumper boats; a video game arcade that makes you forget what time it is.
Tour Fentons Creamery in Oakland
Tour Fentons Creamery in Oakland on the arctic tour for age 6 and up. Brr.
Two fun birthday party venues: AquaTech and TerraTech
Win a birthday party at swimming school, Aquatech, (with 2 locations, Alameda and Concord) or indoor kids fitness center TerraTech in Alameda.
Oakland Birthday Party Venue: Pump it Up
Pump it Up in Oakland offers a wild party for super-charged kids. Climb the walls and scream your head off before having pizza and cake. Fun times.
Bridges Rock Climbing Gym birthday party
A stone’s throw from Costco in Richmond is Bridges Rock Gym, a fitness and climbing spot for kids and adults. Birthday parties at Bridges are simple for families to host and completely engaging for kids. Climbing is great fun for any gender. Kids parties last two hours and include instruction, time for climbing, and a {more}
East Bay Kids Birthday Party Guide
Are you planning a child’s birthday party? Let us help. Click on a category below to browse listings of the East Bay’s best birthday party ideas. Indoor birthday party places | Outdoor birthday party places | Birthday party activities & entertainment | Birthday cakes & treats {sponsored listings} Kids Gym (Berkeley) Exclusive use of the 600+ square foot {more}
Birthday Party Place: Oakland Ice Rink
The cool thing about an indoor ice rink (see what I did there?) is that you can enjoy it year-round. An invitation to a birthday party at Oakland Ice Center reminded me that ice skating is a fun family activity, especially if you go frequently enough to stop being terrible at it. Side note: My {more}
Birthday party activity: Stuffed Bear Parties
Add another cool idea to the list of mobile birthday party trucks bringing the party to you: Stuffed Bear Party brings all the equipment, materials, and know-how for your party guests to create their own stuffed animal. How it works The staff at Stuffed Bear Party bring a miniature stuffed animal factory to your chosen location including display racks {more}
4 Bay Area trampoline parks
Trampoline parks are great because they are a ton of exercise and indoor fun. Perfect for a rainy day or tiring my kids out before a road trip.
{Giveaway} Birthday Party at Twirl in Alameda
I’m excited to share this opportunity for a lucky reader to win a birthday party at this awesome creative space in Alameda. Thanks to Twirl for making it possible. Twirl, Alameda’s newest art studio and play gallery is sponsoring a birthday party for your child and 11 guests. The winner will receive Twirl’s Classic party {more}
How to: Kite-flying birthday party in the Berkeley Marina
A supremely entertaining party activity for kids 4 and up!
El Cerrito Splash Park: Summer Hours
At the opposite end of the building from the swimming pool entrance, the brand new splash pad welcomes visitors to the El Cerrito swimming pool by providing a water-centric play area.
Waterworld Concord: a mega waterpark (deal!)
WaterWorld Concord is a giant water park for thrill-seekers. 48″ is the magic height for bigger slides. Lazy river. Children’s sprayground for small people.
Kid Report: SubPar Mini Golf in Alameda
I am a guest poster today on 510Families.com. This year I will be attending the Hillcrest School in the sixth grade. Subpar mini golf in Alameda is the only indoor mini-golf in the East Bay. It is just like your standard mini golf course except three main differences: first, it is much smaller; second, it is {more}