This is our Weekend Planner, designed to help you fill your weekend with local family fun. On this page, we share the most noteworthy activities happening this weekend, along with links to round-ups you may have missed during the week.
Things to do in the East Bay with Kids this Weekend
Festivals, big events, and ticketed shows:
Cherry Parade and Festival (San Leandro)
🗓 June 6 | ⏰ 10 am | 👶 All Ages
✨ Head to historic downtown San Leandro for the annual Cherry Parade then keep the fun going at the Cherry Festival, with plenty of cherry-themed activities and food.
Baby Rave (Oakland)
🗓 June 7 | ⏰ 9 am | 👶 All Ages
✨ Bring the whole family to the Continental Club in Oakland for a family-friendly dance party featuring a live DJ, arts and crafts, a bounce house and face painting.
InsectPalooza (San Francisco)
🗓 June 7 | ⏰ 12 pm | 👶 All Ages
✨ Sample mealworm chocolate chip cookies and get up close to an Australian Walking Stick and a Giant African Millipede while discovering the fascinating world of arthropods.
More performances and ticketed events >
More things we want to do this weekend:
- Saturday ⏰ 10:30 am – Summer Reading Kickoff (and sign up for a Summer Reading Program)
- Saturday ⏰ 11:30 am – Little Flippers at Pacific Pinball
- Saturday ⏰ 2 pm – Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration
- Sunday ⏰ 10 am – Bird & Butterfly Festival
- Sunday ⏰ 10:30 am – Family Movie Matinee
- Sunday ⏰ 11 am – Hercules Cultural Festival
No scheduling required:
- Mia’s Dream Come True: All-Abilities Playground (Hayward)
- The Lawrence Hall of Science (Berkeley)
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Emerald Glen Splash Park (Dublin)
👉 See the events calendar for even more Saturday and Sunday activities
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🚗 Daytrip Ideas
World Oceans Day (Redwood City)
✨ Join the Marine Science Institute this Satuday to celebrate the Bay and explore the ocean through hands-on exhibits, interactive touch tanks, marine animal encounters, crafts, and ocean science activities for families of all ages.
💵 General festival admission is free; purchase tickets in advance for boat voyages.
Lavender Bloom Fest (Santa Rosa)
✨ Spend the day on the farm at Lavender Bloom Fest, where families can enjoy lavender season with hands-on activities, farm bingo, and visit with the chickens.
💵 $15 per person for tickets purchased in advance; Kids 12 and under are free
🗺️ Neighborhood to explore: Point Richmond with Kids
🏳️🌈 Pride Month Activities
Pride in the Park (Berkeley)
✨ Kick off LGBTQIA+ Pride Month this Saturday with a day in the park. Families can enjoy a performance of Warrior Princess by the Rabbit Hole Children’s Theater, gather for Drag Story Hour, and meet friendly goats and bunnies on the lawn.
Proud of My Family (San Jose)
✨ Celebrate Pride on Saturday with an event created especially for young children and their families. Make colorful Rainbow Streamer, dance in the Rainbow Dance Zone, and take part in a festive parade.
Pride Kick off Party (San Francisco)
✨ Join the Asian Art Museum for a Pride Kickoff Party on First Free Sunday and celebrate with an all-ages dance party.
Find More Find More LGBTQ+ Pride Month Activities >
Need more ideas? We’ve got loads. Check out our local family-friendly events calendar, 99 Days of Summer Fun, Celebrate Juneteenth With Kids, and Best Things to Do in June with Kids.
Come back each week for top kid picks in Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, and the cool towns nearby.
Disclaimer: 510families urges you to confirm any event details, like date, time, location, and admission prices, with the third party hosting the event.
