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Family Fun in the East Bay
Toddlers’ Guide to Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Everything at Walnut Creek’s animal rescue and museum, Lindsay Wildlife Experience, is great for a three-year old.
Gently Used Kids Clothing Shop in Berkeley: Grove Street Kids
At Grove Street Kids in Berkeley, the clothing is as well merchandised as I’ve ever seen in a used clothing store.
Ticket Alert: Train Ride with Easter Bunny Visit
Easter Bunny and a steam train ride through the redwoods! Just, wow. Buy tickets now for one of these train rides in April.
Ticket Alert: Easter Egg Express Train in Sacramento
The River Fox Train runs its Easter experience on weekends April 1 through April 9 on open-air vintage cars followed by an egg hunt.
Oakland Public Schools: A Guide to OUSD Enrollment
Helpful information about Oakland public schools for families making ranking and enrollment decisions.
Field Trip: Lindsay Wildlife Experience in Walnut Creek
At three different “Petting Circle” time slots each day, children can hold bunnies, guinea pigs, hamsters, or rats at the Lindsay Wildlife Experience in Walnut Creek.
Global Cuisine Restaurants for the Whole Family
Thank goodness for these family-friendly restaurants who have helped our kids learn to love new flavors by making it accessible and delicious.
10 Mostly Free & Cheap Outings for Mixed Ages in the East Bay
With kids age two to nine, it is hard to find something for everyone. Here are ten terrific East Bay places that we all love.
Ticket Alert: NBA All Star Weekend at Oakland Arena
Three special events associated with the NBA All-Star Game will take place at the Oakland Arena — and tickets are available now.
Cal Athletic Events: Free and Cheap Fun for Kids in Berkeley
Cal sporting events are local family fun – and often free!
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.
Where to Grab (Hip) Coffee with Kids in the East Bay
I’ve frequented a lot of coffee shops in Berkeley and Oakland with kids in tow, here are some of our favorites and why!
Spotlight on 17 February Break Camps
If your children have a mid-February school break, find a day camp to make their days entertaining and exhausting.
Children’s Fairyland in Oakland: Rides and More
Spring hours and pricing updates: Children’s Fairyland is a beloved storybook theme park for kids under age 8 at Lake Merritt in Oakland.
Kids Like IKEA Emeryville, Too
The Emeryville monster store, Ikea, is a colorful and fascinating place for a child with a bunch of hidden perks!
21 Places in the Bay Area Where Kids Can See Animals
A few favorite places to get a miniature zoo experience for FREE in the East Bay, small animal encounters, & farms!
Oakland Aviation Museum for Kids Who Love Things that Go (with discount link!)
The Oakland Aviation Museum, open Wednesday thru Sundays, is located near the Oakland airport. Visit and learn.
Sleep at the Cal Academy of Sciences with Penguins+Pajamas
Sleep at Cal Academy of Sciences with Penguins+Pajamas. It is memorable for kids and parents with after-hours exploration, movies, and a sleeping bag on the floor.
The Best Tubing and Sledding near the Bay Area
8 great destinations with a ticket booth that will give you access to tubing or sledding with your kids!
Hike With Kids Through UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
Take your kids on a nature-filled hike at UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. Mine love it any time of year for giant cacti & colorful blooms.
Take the Richmond Plunge
Surrounded by high ceilings and lovely murals, the Richmond Plunge indoor swimming pool is epic. Chilly water but nice, clean locker rooms.
When are Lake Temescal and Lake Anza Open for Swimming?
Lake Temescal and Lake Anza are open weekends until Memorial Day, then daily all summer. But wait! Check the water quality before you go.
Tot Splash and Family Swim at Richmond Swim Center
Tot splash hours at Richmond Swim Center are inviting!
Open for Swimming & Recreation: Lake Temescal in Oakland
Lake Temescal is a beautiful (almost hidden) gem nestled next to the Highway 24/13 interchange, near Montclair, in Oakland.
Get Free Museum Entry with Discover & Go
Powered by our local libraries, Discover & Go gets you and your kids in free to some of our most popular museums and attractions for zero dollars. FREE!
Ticket Alert: Teen Night at SF Symphony
Designed as a perfect event for families looking to introduce teens to classical music in a lively and engaging way!
Best Things to Do With Kids in March
Plays and places to play for kids in the Bay Area this March: flowers, baseball, day trips, messy art, and hikes!
Park Profile: Dorothy Bolte Park in the Berkeley Hills
With a thrilling 40-foot concrete slide connecting two playgrounds, Dorothy Bolte Park in the Berkeley Hills provides hours of amusement.
East Bay Classes for a Great Workout With a Baby in Tow
Want to workout with baby in tow? We love group exercise options that make it possible for moms to bring baby along. Here are 5+ in the East Bay.
Introducing Shu Ren International School
Shu Ren welcomes families looking for a multilingual Mandarin education in preschool through 5th to help students thrive in an evolving global society.
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.
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.
Free and Cheap Activities Scheduled This Month
Free and Cheap activities for your family this month. Some of the best things in life are FREE, right? Now go do them with your kids in the East Bay already.
5 Scenic Hotels Less than Two Hours from the East Bay
These special places make you feel like you hopped on a plane to get there & how to best experience them with kids
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.
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
