East Bay Christmas tree lots from Alameda, Oakland, Castro Valley, Berkeley range from fast, playful, to woodsy. Choose your favorite!
Oakland
Favorite places in Oakland with kids
Upcoming events for Oakland kids
02/17/19 at 8:30 am - 8:30 pm | 1st Annual Special Needs Table Tennis Tournament at Lincoln Square Recreation Center
02/17/19 at 10:15 am - 6:00 pm | Bay Area International Children's Film Festival at Chabot Space and & Science Center
02/18/19 at 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Drop-In Activities at Junior Center of Art and Science
02/18/19 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Holiday Hours at Chabot at Chabot Space and Science Center
02/18/19 at 10:30 am - 9:15 pm | Public Ice Skating at Oakland Ice Center
02/18/19 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Open Jump at Pump It Up
Here are our most recent posts about things to do with kids in Oakland.
Christmas Events & Activities in the East Bay
There are so many community events in celebration of the holidays, enjoy our list to help you narrow in on a few that sound best for your family.
Lighted yachts and boats on parade for the holidays
Add these lighted yacht parades to your holiday bucket list. Twinkling boats pass by in a floating Christmas light spectacular.
8 places to take kids ice skating in the Bay Area
During the winter season temporary ice skating rinks are set up throughout the Bay Area, making ice skating more accessible than ever.
Black Santa Photos at Jack London Square
New in 2018, a Black Santa Winter Wonderland at Jack London Square, filled with Black Santa photos, merchandise, and more!
Best Christmas lights in the East Bay
We love holiday lights! Whether you stay in the car and do a “drive-by” or get out to stroll, visiting holiday light displays is a fun winter tradition.
Christmas Tea in the Bay Area: a family tradition
Christmas Tea in San Francisco and the East Bay makes a lovely — often expensive — holiday tradition for families. We break it down from near to far.
Hanukkah Guide: Family-friendly events for the Festival of Lights
Family-friendly listings for dates and times for menorah lightings, Hanukkah events, and concerts in Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond & beyond.
Christmas tree lightings in the East Bay & San Francisco
This list of 2018 Christmas tree lightings provides options in the East Bay and beyond.
Spotlight on EBI’s inquiry-driven, play-based preschool program
For East Bay Families looking for a school that will nurture their child’s natural curiosity, EBI offers an inspiring play-based pre-kinder program to explore, create and learn.
