Parades, pancakes, festivals, & fireworks! Our Fourth of July Guide for East Bay families has it all. Sponsored by Sarah’s Science.
A Parents’ Guide to El Cerrito
El Cerrito has many great places to play and eat for families. Check out our best tips on where to go along San Pablo Avenue.
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!
99 kid-friendly restaurants to try in the East Bay
99 kid-friendly restaurants to check out in Oakland and Berkeley from Breakfast for dinner to Mexican, Pizza, Asian, Diners, and lots more!
99 Days of Summer for Bay Area Kids {2017}
Summer Bay Area planner: Ice cream, camp-outs, art, s’mores, swimming, outdoor movies, hiking, animal encounters, a little bit of everything!
Kids Bowl Free this summer
Kids bowl free at participating bowling alleys in the (510): Albany, San Leandro, Castro Valley, and Fremont. Register first.
Swimming lessons for East Bay kids
Let’s talk swimming lessons. Here are 17 East Bay swimming pools that will help teach your child how to swim, arranged roughly from South to North.
Albany YMCA Baby & Toddler Playtime Drop-In
Albany YMCA Baby Kindergym drop-in program is back in a new place – the Albany YMCA Preschool – a bit smaller, but still plenty of fun.
Drop-in art studios for families
I love a creative space stocked with supplies where I can let my kids get messy without worrying about cleaning up afterward.
Messy Art Day for 2-4 year olds
Messy Art Day is a special event, open to the public, for kids four & under at El Cerrito Preschool Coop on Sunday March 19.
10 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 the first week of April.
Indoor fun in the East Bay: 8 things to do on rainy days
On a rainy day, here are some great indoor fun East Bay destinations to make your kids happy and run off those ya-yas!
A Rookie’s Guide to Kids Softball and Baseball in the East Bay
If you’re thinking you’d like to give your child the opportunity to play baseball, but don’t know how to get started, keep reading. We’ll walk you through it.
Bay Area restaurants where kids eat free
Did you know there’s a handful of restaurants where kids eat free? Skip cooking on Tuesday night and head to one of these places.
Life-sized Nativity scene in El Cerrito: Shadi Holiday Display
In a hillside lot in El Cerrito, a stucco version of Bethlehem pops up every Christmas season. At night, it lights up, and on some evenings, the ancient city serves as a backdrop for choir or other holiday musical performances. In the light of day, children can better see the texture of the sheep and {more}