Weekend Planner

Wondering what to do this weekend with kids in the East Bay? Let us help you find the very best of what’s going on in Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, and the fantastic neighboring communities!

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Scroll down the page to find the best things to do this weekend in the East Bay or browse our curated calendar for local kid fun to find even more choices!

Child with hot chocolate

Fun Things To Do in the East Bay This Weekend: December 2-3

December is here! Kick off this magical, light-filled month with 10 picks for your family's weekend.

city kid playing in the autumn leaves

Best Things to Do With Kids in November

What starts off with a candy hangover and ends up on Santa's lap? Yes, November is here and it is bursting with family fun!

Children Making Slime

Best Things to do in October with East Bay Kids

From fall festivals to Halloween, there's so much to do in October. Here's day-by-day guide to good times with your kids & tips to plan ...

3 kids on the back of a cargo bike with an adult driving it

Best Things to Do With Kids in September

Find exciting things to do with East Bay kids all month long with our September outing generator!

Child dressed in space suit at play

Blast Off to Habitot’s Space Station Experience in Bay Street

Blast off to a space-themed experience by Habitot Children's Museum in Bay Street Emeryville. Ideal for preschoolers and tots. Open daily.

two kids on a fun swing

Best Things to Do With Kids in August

Turn up the heat and plan some amazing family outings filled with the best activities for August.

children dance among bubbles

Best Things to Do With Kids in July

Welcome to July, the month that starts with a bang! We've rounded up fun & cheap activities for families with children in the East Bay.

Sledding and playing in the Tahoe snow

Best Things to Do in December With Kids

So much fun all month long -- find Santa, play in the snow, listen to stories, see lights, get crafty, light candles, take in a ...

Garden space is open to the public at OMCA

Best Things to Do With Kids in June

It’s time for our monthly activity planner for families: museum visits, community festivals, summer outdoor movies, ball games and more!

Child looking through telescope at BACT's Play On Live

Best Things to Do With Kids in May

Discover the best things to do in May: fruit picking, Mother's Day gatherings, garden visits, storytimes, and community festivals for starters!

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10:00 AM - Lawrence On-The-Go: Día de los Muertos

10:00 AM - Dia de los Muertos Festival

10:00 AM - Colusa Circle Halloween Harvest Celebration

10:00 AM - Montclair Trick-or-Treating

10:00 AM - Annie's Halloween Spooktacular Garden Event

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

10:30 AM - Baby Music & Movement Storytime

10:30 AM - Family Storytime

11:30 AM - Drop-In Tot Public Swim

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8:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce: Songs and Playtime

10:30 AM - Halloween Storytime & Costume Parade

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Free Hour at Japanese Tea Garden

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

10:15 AM - Storytime in the Park

10:30 AM - Family Storytime

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8:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

10:00 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce

10:30 AM - Outdoor Family Storytime

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10:00 AM - Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

10:30 AM - Music & Movement

11:30 AM - Drop-In Tot Public Swim

12:00 PM - Visit with Wildlife

3:30 PM - MOCHA Art Workshop @ Berkeley Central Branch

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9:00 AM - Kids Monthly Workshop

10:30 AM - Outdoor Family Storytime

10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA

11:00 AM - Family Time

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10:30 AM - Sunday Storytime

10:30 AM - Fall Family Fun Day

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA

11:00 AM - Sunday Storytime

11:00 AM - Animal Ambassadors

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

10:30 AM - Baby Music & Movement Storytime

10:30 AM - Family Storytime

11:30 AM - Drop-In Tot Public Swim

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8:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce: Songs and Playtime

10:30 AM - Hikes for Tykes: Encinal Beach

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Free Hour at Japanese Tea Garden

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

10:15 AM - Storytime in the Park

10:30 AM - Family Storytime

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8:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

10:00 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce

10:30 AM - Outdoor Family Storytime

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10:00 AM - Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

10:30 AM - Music & Movement

11:30 AM - Drop-In Tot Public Swim

12:00 PM - Visit with Wildlife

3:30 PM - MOCHA Art Workshop @ Berkeley Central Branch

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8:00 AM - Free Entrance Day at National Parks

10:00 AM - Open Studio: Diwali

10:00 AM - EBI's Spanish Storytime

10:00 AM - Veteran's Day at Crab Cove

10:30 AM - Outdoor Family Storytime

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10:30 AM - Sunday Storytime

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA

11:00 AM - Sunday Storytime

11:00 AM - Animal Ambassadors

12:00 PM - Model Trains at the Golden State Model Railroad Museum

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Baby Music & Movement Storytime

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8:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce: Songs and Playtime

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Free Hour at Japanese Tea Garden

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

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8:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce

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10:00 AM - Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Music & Movement

11:30 AM - Drop-In Tot Public Swim

12:00 PM - Visit with Wildlife

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10:30 AM - Outdoor Family Storytime

10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:30 AM - Creature Feature: Meet Animals

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA

11:00 AM - Family Time

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10:30 AM - Sunday Storytime

10:30 AM - Thanksgiving Celebration

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA

11:00 AM - Animal Ambassadors

12:00 PM - Model Trains at the Golden State Model Railroad Museum

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Baby Music & Movement Storytime

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8:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce: Songs and Playtime

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Free Hour at Japanese Tea Garden

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

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7:30 AM - Holiday Free Day

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

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12:00 PM - Visit with Wildlife

2:00 PM - Model Railroad Train Show

4:00 PM - Holiday Tree Lighting Festivities

4:30 PM - Santa Lights the Square

5:00 PM - "Magic of Christmas" Lighting Concert

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9:00 AM - Kids Monthly Workshop

10:30 AM - Outdoor Family Storytime

10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:30 AM - Fratello Marionettes: Jack and the Beanstalk

10:30 AM - Creature Feature: Meet Animals

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10:30 AM - Sunday Storytime

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA

11:00 AM - Animal Ambassadors

11:00 AM - Nutcracker Sweet with the Puppet Company

11:00 AM - Model Railroad Train Show

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Baby Music & Movement Storytime

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8:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce: Songs and Playtime

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Free Hour at Japanese Tea Garden

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

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8:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:00 AM - Visit the Little Farm

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play Drop-In

10:00 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce

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10:00 AM - Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Music & Movement

11:00 AM - Christmas Tours at the Patterson House for Families

11:30 AM - Drop-In Tot Public Swim

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10:30 AM - Outdoor Family Storytime

10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:30 AM - Creature Feature: Meet Animals

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA

11:00 AM - Family Time

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