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.
A Rookie’s Guide to Youth Lacrosse in the East Bay
Thanks to Berkeley Lacrosse Club for sponsoring this post. Lacrosse is a fun team sport, with supportive organizations across the East Bay dedicated to developing kids skills and enthusiasm for the game. Like soccer, players are always moving around in the game, which makes it engaging and well-suited to a child who is not digging {more}
Mini photo sessions available
SOLD OUT. Register now for a seasonal mini photo session with Melissa Schmidt from Icarian before all the slots are filled. Great for families.
Where East Bay kids get their hair cut
Where do you take your kid for a hair cut? Here are the hair-cutting solutions parents shared with us and the ones we keep going back to.
Back to School Guide for East Bay families
Our back to school round-up includes where to buy gear like backpacks to how to get academic support and finding time for fun with your big kids!
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!
Kid-friendly vegan restaurants for families
A round up of kid-friendly vegan and vegetarian restaurants for eating out with families in the East Bay. The easiest, tastiest, & kid-friendliest places.
Spotlight on Zum (like Uber for kids)
Like Uber for kids, Zum combines child ride with childcare services, perfect for those days when PTA, soccer, martial arts, & meetings all hit at once.