Top kid-friendly Berkeley patio restaurants with outdoor seating where the noises disappear and the crumbs bounce away. Gourmet Ghetto through Elmwood.
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.
East Bay Father’s Day Guide
Father’s Day is June 18; here are some fabulous ideas for treating, entertaining, and otherwise celebrating Dad.
Reading list for rad kids via Solidarity Sundays
Jenny Berggren is a librarian and parent living in Alameda, CA. I am sharing an excerpt from her fantastic Solidarity Sundays rad kids reading list.
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!
East Bay Mother’s Day Guide
Activities, places to eat, and treats for Mother’s Day in Oakland and surrounding communities, Berkeley, Albany, Alameda.
Cool workshop alert: Learn to take amazing photographs of your children
One of our favorite family photographers, Melissa from Icarian, is offering Capturing Childhood photo workshops to find the art in everyday experiences.
Where to get a US passport in 20 minutes in Berkeley
UC Berkeley campus at the Recreation building is an administrative desk that processes US passport applications including taking your photo.
Living Car-free in the East Bay (with kids!)
Our family of 5 has been living car-free in the East Bay for 5 years. And we love it. Here’s how we do it in our neighborhood.
Year-end thanks to all who sponsored {510} Families in 2016
We are grateful to the local businesses who partnered with us in 2016 by sponsoring events, advertising, adding to our calendar & being all-around awesome.
30 service projects to help bring extended families together
Wonderful service project ideas encouraging the whole family to do good together. These giving-back ideas are great for mixed generations.
Locally-inspired gift ideas for East Bay families
10 ideas for holiday gifts for those who love their East Bay lives, from art to housewares and apparel.
Last-minute and clutter-free gift ideas for local families
Experience gifts are memorable, magical, and clutter-free. We love to give tickets and memberships as holiday gifts. Need ideas?
East Bay Home Delivery & Services Guide
Home delivery? Yes, please. Busy parents will be psyched to learn about these helpful services bringing everything from diapers to dessert to you.
Hot tip: Turn candy into CASH!
Did you know that local dentist, Total Health Dental Care, can magically turn Halloween candy into money at the rate of $5/pound? Not an urban legend.