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Family Fun in the East Bay
Berkeley Park Profile: Cedar-Rose Park
Cedar-Rose Park in North Berkeley has a little fenced-in tot lot, wide open field, and big kid playground making it a great option for mixed ages.
Black History Month for Kids and Families in the Bay Area
Celebrate with storytimes, dance performances, and a parade! We’ll be adding new kid-friendly Black History Month activities all month.
East Bay Summer Camp Guide
Oakland Summer Camps + Berkeley Summer Camps with day camps in STEM, sports, cooking, arts, music, and more!
Cheer on the Oakland Spiders Ultimate Disc Team
The Oakland Spiders are our local Ultimate Disc team and they play here in Oakland with a kids’ zone. Kids 12 + under are FREE.
Pixieland for Pint-sized Adventures in Concord
Pixieland Amusement Park was a super fun day for all three of my kids (age 2, 6, and 8). Think of it as a more modern, smaller version of Fairyland.
Guide to East Bay Summer Camps A to Z
East Bay Summer Day Camps from A to Z including Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, El Cerrito, Richmond, Albany, Fremont…
{510} Family Faves with Berkeley Minimalist Mom Shira Gill
Four tips for East Bay parents from a local parent who values experiences over things.
{Ticket Alert} Peppa Pig: My First Concert
This show is designed to be welcoming, engaging, and low-pressure—perfect for a child’s very first concert experience.
Best Pizza in the East Bay for Families
50 favorite East Bay pizza places beloved by kids & families sliced up by type of crust including 10 for half-baked!
Kid-Friendly OMCA: Oakland Museum of California
Children under 12 are free. Kid-friendly exhibits and beautiful gardens make the Oakland Museum of California a win for families.
Favorite Bay Area Toddler Activities
Guide to fun places, museums, and more in the Bay Area for toddlers who have strong opinions and short attention spans!
Urban Air Adventure Park Massive Indoor Play Space
It has everything: obstacle courses, trampolines, a 35-foot vertical playground, ceiling zip line, ropes course, climbing wall, and laser tag
Giddy-up! Lunar New Year at Fairyland
Come to the party: lion dances, lucky crafts, delicious eats, and rhythmic beats promise plenty of good fortune and fun.
Where to Take Bay Area Kids to Experience the Snow
Bay Area kids get to experience the snow with a day trip or weekend getaway for sledding, tubing, snow shoeing, skiing, or snowboarding. Lucky kids.
Ticket Alert: Once Upon a Mattress at the Presidio Theatre
Children will enjoy a magical fairytale about a silly prince finding his perfect mate using 20 mattresses and a pea at the Presidio Theatre.
20+ Things to Do in Rockridge With Kids
Save this amazing list of things to do with kids in Rockridge along College Avenue in Oakland.
12 Places to Go Plane-Spotting in the Bay Area
We rounded up the best destinations for plane-loving kids to view airplanes.
Children’s Creativity Museum in SF
The Children’s Creativity Museum in Yerba Buena Gardens is a hands-on, multimedia art and technology experience for kids 2-12.
AIMS: Oakland’s College-Focused Public Charter School
Rooted in Oakland since 1996, AIMS is all about academic excellence and preparing students for four-year colleges and beyond.
5 Places to Try Postpartum Yoga
Postnatal yoga classes are a safe, welcoming new outing for new moms with babies.
The Ultimate Guide to Special Needs Resources in The East Bay
How to support kids with medical, developmental or social-emotional concerns, from interventions to recreational fun for kids with different abilities.
Park Profile: Imagine Inclusive Playground in Dublin
Explore this, shiny, new, and expansive playground with inclusive features, just 30 minutes away from Oakland.
Newark Indoor Play Space: Bumblebee
With easy parking and a large indoor play area with a wide variety of rooms, it is a perfect place to keep kids happily busy.
Best Prenatal Massage in the East Bay
Looking for a massage therapist focused on prenatal massage in Oakland, Berkeley, or the East Bay? Here are 7 best prenatal massage options near you.
Best Mini Golf Courses in East Bay and Beyond
We rounded up the most entertaining and creative creatives for a family mini golf outing in the East Bay and beyond.
Park Profile: Jewel’s Terrace Park (Albany)
Jewel’s Terrace Park has two playgrounds, large grassy field, tennis courts, basketball court, picnic tables, and a BBQ grill.
Book Now: Dive into a Floating Egg Hunt
We love a good egg hunt, and we love swimming so grab your baskets and goggles, and get ready to find some treasure.
Spring Break Camps in the East Bay
It’s that time of year: Spring Break! Here is a list of programs that offer one-week sessions while school is closed during April.
Celebrating Women’s History Month in the East Bay
Looking for a way to celebrate Women’s History Month with your family? Check out this handy list!
East Bay Camps with Longer Sessions
Summer camps with two to eight-week sessions are perfect for kids to form deeper connections with other campers and staff.
Ticket Alert: Alameda County Fair June 19-July 12
The Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton is a traditional fair: carnival rides & games; quilts and pigs; and funnel cakes. This year June 14-July 7.
Ticket Alert: Cal Performances Drum Tao
Cal Performances brings the best of music, dance, and theater from around the globe to Bay Area audiences.
Cal Bears Baseball: Good, Cheap Fun
Daytime baseball and softball games at Cal are easy family outings, especially when discounted. See the new schedules.
21 Best Places to Learn to Ride a Bike in the East Bay
Trails, paths, and open spaces that offer opportunities for new riders to improve their skills on bicycles.
East Bay Restaurants with Kids’ Play Areas
When restaurants have play areas, or even a small basket of chalk and a chalkboard, it can make a parent’s life easier. We are grateful for these East Bay restaurants who welcome our kids with open arms, and a handful of toys.
Welcome to {510} Families
For parents looking for more fun with their kids in the East Bay, this is your online guide. You’ll find free and cheap activities for babies and kids in Oakland, Berkeley and surrounding areas.
Discover what you can do this weekend, where you can play, and how to find everything an East Bay family needs. Help us build this community: submit tips and make comments. Thank you for visiting.
Discover our never-ending calendar of fun stuff to do with kids in the East Bay!
– Heather & Whitney
