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20+ Things to Do in Rockridge With Kids

Save this amazing list of things to do with kids in Rockridge along College Avenue in Oakland.

Parents’ Guide to Solano Avenue

The one-mile stretch of Solano Avenue, running through Berkeley and Albany features over 200 businesses ranging from ballet to boba.

{Shop Local} Where to Get Pinatas in Oakland

Here are four Oakland spots that charmed me with their piñata selections.

25 Best Things to Do With a Baby in the East Bay

From adjusting to your role as a parent to chasing a toddler around, here are ideas to entertain a baby that are fun for you ...

30+ Experience Gift Ideas for East Bay Families

Experience gifts are memorable, magical, and clutter-free. We love to give tickets and memberships as holiday gifts. Need ideas?

Baby Consignment Stores in the East Bay

I love that the East Bay has so many places to get quality used kids' clothes. Consignment sales are ideal for snow pants, dress clothes, ...

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Where to Get Halloween Costumes in the East Bay

Here's where to buy costumes and get the materials to make them yourself in the East Bay.

What to Do With Kids on Berkeley’s Fourth Street

Berkeley's Fourth Street has the food, fun, and stuff to please folks of all ages. Up early? Love trains? Reptiles? Coffee? Toys? Come on.

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East Bay Family Photographers: Reader’s Favorites

This list of photographers for East Bay families was curated with the help of 510Families.com readers who shouted out their faves.

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Now Open: Nintendo Store in San Francisco

Nintendo fans of all ages have a big reason to visit Union Square. This colorful, immersive superstore is now open.

Drop-in Craft Projects at Michaels Stores

Join a free kid-friendly weekend craft session at Michael's in San Leandro, Emeryville, Alameda, or Pinole. Usually in a seasonal theme.

A Crafter’s Paradise: East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse

The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse is "every teacher's first stop and every artist's second home" for a good reason. Find your treasure.

Best East Bay Destinations & Tips for Train Lovers

When my kid was one, the best way to get him out of the house was to talk about the choo choos we would see: ...

7 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for New Parents (Not The Baby)

These thoughtful gift ideas for new parents focus on comfort, nourishment, convenience, and little moments of ease for growing families.

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Comic Book Day Meets Star Wars Day

Support your indie shops! Free comic book titles will be released to participating stores on the first Saturday in May.

east bay consignment stores for used kids clothes

Gently Used Kids Clothing Shop in Berkeley: Grove Street Kids

At Grove Street Kids in Berkeley, the clothing is as well merchandised as I've ever seen in a used clothing store.

Kids Like IKEA Emeryville, Too

The Emeryville monster store, Ikea, is a colorful and fascinating place for a child with a bunch of hidden perks!

20+ Ideas for Shopping Local

Wondering how to shop local and support our wonderful small {510} businesses? Here you go!

Reindeer Ridge Christmas Tree Farm in Sebastopol

For a cut-your-own-Christmas-tree experience with all the trimmings (train & tractor rides, hot cider, farm animals, zip line!), we love Reindeer Ridge.

Play all the Games at Victory Point Cafe

Victory Point Board Game Cafe has food, snacks, coffee and 800 different board games to choose from. Pay per person to play them all.

Best Places to Take Kids in Oakland’s Montclair Village

Montclair Village is packed with family-friendly restaurants, activities, and shopping. Here are 21 favorite places to go with little ones of all ages.

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Introducing The Re-Up Refill Shop: A Zero-Waste Store on College Ave

Switching over to refillables for household goods is easier than you think. Bring your own containers.

Advent Calendars That Are Fun For Counting Down To Any Special Occasion

Everything you need for a quirky countdown to Christmas!

Thrifting With Tweens & Teens on Telegraph Avenue

Berkeley thrifting can be a great way for tweens + teens to find clothes that fit their budget and style.

New in Town? 50 Things East Bay Parents Need to Know

If you've just moved to Berkeley, Oakland, or some other part of the East Bay, let us welcome with links to resources, outings and activities ...

What to Do With Kids in Fremont

Some of the most fun you can have with kids in Fremont no matter what the season. Where to go to play, learn, and go ...

Parents Guide to Berkeley's Gilman District

Gilman District in Berkeley with Kids

Gilman District in Berkeley, Gilman between the freeway and San Pablo Ave is awesome for families with kids for lots of places to eat, shop, ...

Storefront of Mr Mopps Children's Books in North Berkeley

A Parent’s Guide to Martin Luther King Jr Way in North Berkeley

6 places to know about for parents who travel through North Berkeley

Best Places to Take Kids in Oakland’s Grand Lake Neighborhood

Nestled in the Northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt is the quaint, and easygoing Grand Lake neighborhood with so many places to push a stroller.

Food Savings Tips to Save Time, Money, and Frustration

Our friends at StopWaste offer many insanely useful tips to stretch our food further to save time, stress, and money!

At-Home PE: 13 Toys That Use Big Energy

Tunnels, climbers, and foldable foam mats to jump on. These are the must-haves for sheltering at home with little ones!

Gently Used Sporting Goods for Kids

At Play It Again Sports, families can buy and sell used sporting goods for water sports, baseball, golf, hockey gear, skis, bikes, roller blades, and ...

FLAX Oakland: Family-friendly Art, Design, Creativity

FLAX art & design Oakland is the new 14,500 sq ft flagship store. Parents will like the kids' table for creating while you shop. And ...

Edible Excursions stop on Uptown Oakland tour

Anytime experience gift: Edible Excursions in Oakland (DEAL)

Want to eat, drink, and be merry anytime of year? We strongly recommend the foodie tours of Edible Excursions around Bay Area neighborhoods!

Shop local: Goldenbug Shoes for kids on College Ave

Located on a kid-friendly block in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood, GoldenBug carries shoes for babies, toddlers, and big kids up to size 5 youth.

Where to buy {510} Families tshirts and sweatshirts

We have partnered with local screenprinting outfit Alliance Graphics to produce tshirts for kids and parents with our signature {510} mark on them.

Party City open in Alameda’s South Shore Center

This superstore has an expansive selection of Halloween items for both store-bought and DIY costumes.

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.

Where to buy ballet and gymnastics gear in the East Bay

4 places to find the right outfit for little dancers.

Kid report on getting ears pierced at Zebra Tattoo Piercing parlor

Kid Report: Zebra Tattoo & Body Piercing, A good place to get your ears pierced

Our guest reporter today is Fiona G. who will be in sixth grade at King Middle School this fall when school starts again. She is ...

Introducing Megan Small Photography

Based in Alameda, and serving the whole Bay Area, Megan Small has a family photography and event planning business. We were introduced by a friend ...

A Parent’s Guide to South Berkeley: The Lorin District

The Lorin District is close enough to Ashby BART for train spotting, the library for storytime, and Grove Park for all kinds of recreation. The ...

Mr. Mopps Children’s bookstore is lovely

North Berkeley has a fantastic children's bookstore near the intersection of Rose and MLK, near Fatapple's, but if you're not paying attention, you could miss ...

Bistro at The American Girl Store in Palo Alto

A visit to the Palo Alto American Girl Store

There is a new American Girl store in Palo Alto! Is it worth the drive for (510) folks? The previously used exclamation mark is your ...

Back-to-school checklist

Back-to-school prep in the East Bay: hair, shoes, backpack, lunchbox, clothes, what else do you need?

Alameda resale: Lauren’s Closet + Toy Safari

This post is part of a series of consignment shops I visited trying to find terrific kid clothing bargains in the East Bay. Today’s resale ...

You read the site — now get the t-shirt!

T-shirts for sale! T-shirts for sale! Last week I posted our {510} tshirts in an online store so that you can order them at your ...

Where to donate used kids’ stuff

We appreciate this guest post by Berkeley mom, Jennifer Pesetsky. She founded KinderCycle (which is now under new ownership)! Jennifer blogs at www.berkeleymommy.com. For Hanukkah ...