Splish Splash is all about the wonders of water in a Theatre for the Very Young Show aimed right at the attention spans of children age 0 to 4!
East Bay Pumpkin Patch Guide
East Bay pumpkin patches come in many types: a quick pumpkin picture, a carnival atmosphere, or a full day on the farm.
First ever Bay Day celebrates the wonders of the Bay Area
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.
What Oakland’s much-adored Kindergym program looks like (party recap)
Near Lake Merritt, this toddler-friendly indoor playspace opened its doors to 510Families readers. We had one ton of fun, and the photos show it.
Taro’s Origami Studio in Oakland has drop-in folding
Visit Taro’s Origami Studio in Oakland for drop-in origami folding, group classes, private lessons, or a special birthday party. In Rockridge.
See you at the Eat Real Fest?
Put the FOOD back into FAST at this intersection of healthy eating and street food.
Curiousity Hacked offers a kid-designed maker space in Oakland
Curiosity Hacked offers classes, camps, birthday parties, and other opportunities to experiment with learning and making in Oakland.
Ticket Alert: Disney On Ice presents Passport to Adventure
Disney on Ice comes to Oakland: Join Mickey Mouse and friends on a journey to Africa with Simba, deep under the sea with Ariel, Neverland and Arendelle.
Oakland Pride Parade + Festival
Oakland Pride is here! On Sunday September 11th, join your friends in Downtown Oakland for the Pride Parade & Festival with Family Fun Fair just for kids.
10 drop-in activities in the East Bay for $10 or less
I thought I’d pull together a short list of things you might do if you find yourself without an outing for the day.
Special Event: Tot’s Day Out at Kindergym with Dawn and Close5 (RSVP!)
The morning of 9/13, we have a great party for parents of children 2 & under with Dawn’s Kindergym at Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland, hosted by Close5.
Ticket Alert: Circus at Oakland’s Oracle Arena
The big circus is coming to Oakland! From Aug 18-22, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents a new show, OUT OF THIS WORLD (no elephants!)
{510} Family Faves: Shannon from Glasshouse
Shannon Bloemker is the Piedmont mom to four sons ranging in age from 7 to 18. She shares her go-to family day trip, restaurant, & birthday party.
Park Review: Roberts Regional Recreation Area
Roberts Park AKA Roberts Regional Recreation Area is tucked away in the Oakland Hills with a huge playground, a calm pool, plus hiking trails and more.
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!