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What type of activities for East Bay kids are you looking for? See a calendar of events to find things to do this weekend. Or, read recent articles for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, grade school-aged kids, tweens and teens. Or, just scroll down and start with one of the featured articles below.

Birth and Baby Resources for East Bay Expectant Parents

teacher and child making music outside on blanket

Classes for Toddlers & Babies in the East Bay

Three-year olds guides to fun stuff in the Bay Area #preschoolers #510families

What to do with a three-year old in the Bay Area

Guide to Indoor Fun for Grade School Kids

Most recent articles

fairyland puppet quercus greets young guests after the cooking demo

Oct. 7: Oakland’s Magic Kitchen Returns to Fairyland

Fairyland is bringing the culinary delights of Oakland to its diverse children and families for 3 Saturday events. Next up, Roasted and Raw’s Imani Greer.

Ticket Alert: Oct. 20 to 29 Fairyland Halloween Jam

Fairyland invites you to Halloween Jam with decorated sets and rides, a creepy crawly scavenger hunt, crafts, and a goody bag. Costumes optional.

Kid-centric fun on Fourth Street in Berkeley

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.

Ticket Alert: Upcoming Shows & Special Events

Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.

Children picking pumpkins at pumpkin patch.

East Bay Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide

East Bay pumpkin patches come in many types: a pile at the market, a quick pumpkin picture, a carnival atmosphere, or a full day on the farm.

two kids playing indoor wheelchair soccer

Oct. 14: Free BORP Adaptive Sports Expo — Register Now

Oct. 14, the BORP Adaptive Sports Expo is a free opportunity for people with disabilities to try many different sports + recreation activities at 3 Berkeley locations.

mom and 2 kids looking at the berkeley marina near cal sailing club

Cal Sailing Club Offers Free Boat Rides (Sometimes)

Did you know that Cal Sailing Club offers regular free rides to curious community members (including kids 5+)?

21 Best Things to Do With Kids in Berkeley

Berkeley can keep a family happily busy all day, from the marina to the hills and the playgrounds and creeks in between.

Joan’s Pumpkin Patch in Livermore is Old School And Scenic

Nestled in the hills, Joan’s Farm is a nostalgic, classic, kind of pumpkin patch experience. Even during its busiest moments Joan’s feels very relaxed.