Shopping
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 free parking.
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!
Kids events at IKEA in Emeryville
Hands-on kids activities are hosted at IKEA in Emeryville.
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.
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!
Bay Area Photographer: Melissa Schmidt of Icarian Photography (Special Offer)
We so loved working with Bay Area photographer Melissa Schmidt on our last Baby’s Day Out, that we asked if we could show off some …