Checklist: 10 Things to do before you’re 10 in the East Bay

Here are a few of our favorite things that we think all East Bay kiddos should check off their life lists early:

1. Flirt with danger at Adventure Playground 

2. Check out the open space, views, and container ships at the Port of Oakland

3. Visit all the Gardens of the East Bay

4. Ride the concrete slides of Berkeley

5. Swim in all the pools, beaches, and lakes

6. Visit the lizards and dragons at the East Bay Vivarium

7. Construct a sand castle at the Alameda annual contest

8. Pick all the fruit

9. Browse for craft inspiration at the Depot for Creative Reuse

10. Order a sundae as big as your head at Fentons