Apple-picking keeps getting trickier. Here are a few U-pick options and Bay Area apple orchards that’ll do the work for you. Always, call first!
10 drop-in activities in the East Bay for $10 or less
I thought I’d pull together a short list of things you might do if you find yourself without an outing for the day.
Join us: Toddler’s Day Out with Close5 at We Rock the Spectrum – Berkeley
Join us for this party for toddlers at We Rock the Spectrum in Berkeley hosted by 510families & Close5. It’s gonna be awesome good times for $5/kid.
Fairyland Summer Sleepover: so much fun, so little sleep
The best candidates for the Fairyland Summer Sleepover are preschool-aged buddies and their parents willing to forgo a night of sleep for a memorable night.
Where to see animals for FREE with your kid
Here are a few favorite locations to get a miniature zoo experience. Check out the lobsters at Ranch 99 and other places to see animals for $0.
10 East Bay breweries where kids can have fun, too
Ten East Bay breweries where parents can enjoy local beers while kids are entertained by charming environments. From Berkeley to San Leandro.
Join us: Toddler’s playdate with Parent Hacks at the Rec Room Cafe!
Join us for the Parent Hacks book launch party for parents and children at the totally fun Rec Room Cafe on 4/4/16.
Me time: Handcraft Studio School
Each month, a roster of artist/teachers rotate through the Handcraft Studio School space, offering a few hours of instruction to a group of 10-20 adult students.
Explore San Francisco’s Ferry Building
San Francisco’s Ferry Building is a quick BART ride and an exciting option for a weekday adventure with your kids. Bring a hat, a jacket, a camera, and your friends.
Where to donate diapers in the East Bay
A couple of weeks ago I was walking home when I saw a package of unopened diapers lying on the sidewalk with a FREE sign. Would you know where to take them?
Introducing a new social network for East Bay parents (and a sponsor!)
Thanks to Parenthoods app for partnering with 510Families.com to produce this post (and our pottery painting event of last month). We look forward to more collaborations in the future! There’s a new way to find playdates and heck – a whole parenting tribe – in the East Bay, and it’s in an app called Parenthoods. {more}
Baby’s Day Out at Brushstrokes in Berkeley (Recap)
It’s the best part of running this website – greeting readers face-to-face – and that’s what we get to do whenever we host a Baby’s Day Out at Brushstrokes Studio in Berkeley. Shannon Nicholls of Fig and Peach photography joined us to snap photos of moms and babies while they made ceramic gifts with footprints. {more}
Small Talk Family Cafe in Walnut Creek
Over the hill and through the tunnel to grandmother’s house Small Talk Family Cafe we go. Ok, not the same ring, and not grandmother’s house, BUT there are muffins. The Small Talk Family Cafe located in Downtown Walnut Creek is a full service coffee bar, cafe, and play space all in one. Grab a coffee (and sip it {more}
Baby’s Day Out on November 12 at Brushstrokes Studio in Berkeley
We are pleased to announce another fabulous event for 510Families.com readers! We have partnered with some local baby-loving companies to bring East Bay parents (and their babies!) a fun morning outing from 9 am to 11 am on Thursday, November 12. Please join us at Brushstrokes Studio in Berkeley to make a footprint memento and {more}
Free luncheon with Foodie Moms
Foodie Moms is a new parents support group with delicious meals, yum! They are hosting a special free event for new mamas (babies welcome, natch) to enjoy each other’s company in a safe, friendly space, connect about the challenges and joys of mamahood while being treated to a delicious meal that’s tastier and healthier than most restaurant fare. {more}