Build a bug box with Home Depot or a slime jar at Michaels. Join your friends in Hayward for a shoreline family ride – a flat loop course with beautiful views of the bay. Dive into King Pool and enjoy a poolside BBQ – carnival games, water activities and food. Roam around the Oakland Museum {more}

Sit for Drag Queen Story Hour then enjoy cookies and face painting. Dressing up optional, but encouraged! March in the SF Pride Parade, then play in the Family Garden. Shop for handmade goods at the Patchwork Show in Jack London Square. Celebrate the Summer solstice at Alameda’s Summer Sailstice – lots of waterfront activities, plenty {more}

Show Dad some love this Father’s Day Weekend – read our guide to see how and where> Ride the Katie Train at Ardenwood Farms and enjoy a full day of train-themed fun. Sip a cup of joe while your kids craft, or craft with them – Coffee & Crafts is fun for everyone. Pirates head North {more}

Gather your shovels and pails and head to Alameda for the 51st Annual Sand Castle Contest. Shop for a unique treasure for dad at the Jack of All Trades Market. Pajamas + all you can eat cereal + cartoons = the best Saturday ever. Don’t miss Cereal Cinema at the New Parkway. Visit the Oakland {more}

It’s time for our monthly activity planner for families with toddlers: cheap drop-in plans, great outings, free classes, and kid yoga!

Book lovers head to the Bay Area Book Festival – young to old, books and fun for all. Build a wooden tic-tac-toe game at Home Depot. Spiffy orange apron included. Create rainbows at BAMPFA. Stop by Babette upstairs for an artsy snack. Craft over a movie at Sticky Art Lab, or watch one under the stars {more}

Picking strawberries at Cornerstone Sonoma Head to Concord for the biggest KidFest ever. Rides, food, a petting zoo. Monday too! The Downtown Berkeley Farmers’ Market is hosting its annual Fun Fest – cooking demos, a strawberry walk, a skateboarding contest plus much more. Visit the Berkeley Art Center for their 50th anniversary celebration – crafts, performances {more}

Sing your little hearts out at Freighter Tots then fill your tummies with tater tots. Yum. Craft a family terrarium at Michaels, then check out all the new eats at the Public Market in Emeryville. Feast on a plate of momos at the 34th Annual Berkeley Himalayan Fair. Make rainbow drawings and listen to the Bug {more}

Celebrate the moms in your life! Here’s a roundup of all the “we love mom” things to do this weekend around the East Bay and beyond. Hike to a pancake breakfast in Marin. It’s the first hike of the season and so much fun (plus yum!). Visit Alameda for their Annual Spring Fair – food, wine, {more}

Build a flower pot at Home Depot – bring it home and fill it with May flowers. Have a happy good time at FREE safety skateboarding event. Don’t forget your knee and elbow pads. Join the fun for the Elmwood Block Party – music, sales, and a FREE showing of the original Muppet movie. Saturday is FREE Comic Book {more}

It’s time for our monthly activity planner: comic books, Mother’s Day, butterflies, bubbles, and Memorial Day for starters!

Habitot is turning 19! Celebrate with FREE admission, the return of the fire truck, and cake decorating. The Downtown Oakland YMCA is hosting Healthy Kids Day – a free day devoted to being healthy with a little fun too. Travel to Orinda Books to meet five children’s book authors and their newest creations. Hang out {more}

Introduce your little bears to Cal. From the Cal band to robotics teams, you’ll find something for everyone. Roast marshmallows while watching roach races. Yum? Yuck? You decide. Celebrate peace, diversity and children at an International Children’s Day Festival. Watch as robots battle it out live at the RoboGames. Get your half-priced tickets here>. Perhaps we’ll see you {more}

There’s an egg hunt around every corner this Saturday – take your pick from here. Craft over coffee at Sticky Art Lab – a relaxing morning activity to get your creative juices flowing. Place dollar bets at the races. Hey, dollar hot dogs, soda and beer too! Drop-in to Mariela’s Music Time at La Pena {more}

Splash into Spring at Alameda’s Crab Cove – lawn games, egg hunts, an Easter Bunny and more. Spend your Saturday by the Bay – Berkeley’s Bay Festival mixes education with fun for everyone. FLAX Oakland is celebrating its One Year Anniversary with fun FREE crafts (plus food, lemonade and sangria!). Head to Oakland Library for {more}