Bay Day, which will be held annually throughout the Bay Area on the first Saturday of October, offers all residents to celebrate our special home.
Classroom Matters offers award-winning support for students {sponsor}
From reading readiness to test prep confidence, the staff at Classroom Matters supports students & parents from Kindergarten through college-bound seniors.
Solano Stroll Street Festival 2016
300,000 people will party in the street 9/11/16 on Solano Avenue. (Bring your walkie talkies!)
Arlington Park: Lots to explore in El Cerrito
Arlington Park has tons of green space and is one of those winding parks that has a variety of areas to explore beyond the play structures.
Kids classes at University Village in Albany
Affiliated with UC Berkeley, but open to all, this affordable recreation program offers gymnastics, basketball, and circus classes to kids of all ages.
Places to buy lunch packing supplies (in the 510)
Where to buy lunch packing supplies in the East Bay: lunch boxes, lunch bags, cute little accessories by Wendolonia, our favorite expert!
Best East Bay destinations and tips for train lovers
When my kid was one, the best way to get him out of the house was to talk about the choo choos we would see: real train, BART train, train table, all good!
20 free things to do in the East Bay before summer is over
Take on one of these items as your mission every day, and you’ll definitely be getting the most out of the East Bay.
Where to see animals for FREE with your kid
Here are a few favorite locations to get a miniature zoo experience. Check out the lobsters at Ranch 99 and other places to see animals for $0.
Best places to run with a jogging stroller in the 510
From Lafayette to Richmond, Albany, and Berkeley, great paths for any runner with a jogging stroller. Here are 7 interesting places to run with kids.
Discover & Go for free museum passes
Powered by our local libraries, Discover & Go gets you and your kids in free to some of our most popular museums and attractions for zero dollars. FREE!
Where do you swim in the East Bay?
So many great places to swim in the East Bay: seasonal pools, indoor water parks, beaches, lagoons, spraygrounds, you name it!
31 FREE or almost free things to do in July
Welcome to July, the month that starts with a bang! We’ve rounded up an activity for each day — and they don’t cost any money. That’s right, 31 free and cheap things to do with kids in the Bay Area. Here we go: July 1 Play Day on the Plaza! There’s a mid-day free event for {more}
Kid-friendly Fourth of July
Parades, pancakes, festivals, & fireworks! Our Fourth of July Guide for East Bay families has it all. Sponsored by Sarah’s Science.
Summer fairs and festivals for East Bay families
Here is a list of outdoor street fairs, carnivals, and festivals to pencil into your Summer plans from before summer starts to after autumn rolls in!