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Family Fun in the East Bay
We Love the Drive-In Movie Theater in Concord
We love to pile into our minivan for the drive-in movies in Concord at the Solano West Wind. Winter is the best time for little kids.
Baby’s Day Out with Kula at Spirited Play Labs (Recap)
Enjoy the highlights of our most recent Baby’s Day Out event – find freebies, photos, and some hints about our next event!
What to Do When Lice is Going around Your Class
Lice is annoying but here’s how to treat it and prevent it from spreading when it is going around the class. No need to panic, you got this!
Best Bay Area Christmas Events for Families
Your Christmas planner of family-friendly Bay Area Christmas event picks for toddlers to teens.
Ticket Alert: Dec. 13 to 28: Fairy Winterland at Children’s Fairyland
Fairy Winterland is takes over Children’s Fairyland Dec. 13-28 with crafts, treats, puppet shows, lights, stories, and Santa Claus!
Opens November 21, 2025: Walnut Creek on Ice
Walnut Creek Ice skating rink & tubing slide is open seasonally, November through January.
Sensory-Friendly Santa Claus Visits
Find special times and places where Santa will be available for special needs children.
Favorite East Bay Christmas Tree Lots & Farms
East Bay Christmas tree lots from Alameda, Oakland, Castro Valley, Berkeley range from fast, playful, to woodsy. Choose your favorite!
Ticket Alert: Holidays at Filoli Gardens in Woodside
Filoli offers a rustic redwoods train experience or a light-up wonderland. Choose one adventure with the lavish historic house & garden.
Visit with Black Santa in Oakland & More
Find Black Santa Claus for photos in Oakland from Nov. 16 through Christmas Eve.
Sponsor Spotlight: Prospect Sierra Launches The Learning Center
With two campuses in El Cerrito, Prospect Sierra creates a nurturing, personalized independent school where every child is celebrated.
Best Christmas Traditions in San Francisco
Planning a Christmas visit to San Francisco to take in some extra holiday cheer? We got you whether you BART, ferry, or drive!
10+ Free Holiday Happenings at Alameda South Shore Center
Beginning with a tree lighting Nov. 28 through Christmas Eve, your family can visit Santa Claus and see holiday movies outdoors.
12 Family Camps Within Driving Distance of the Bay Area
Family Camp is a terrific blend of outdoorsy fun and vacation. Usually, you bring your bedding and sleep in a modest cabin; meals and family programming are provided!
Ticket Alert: The Nutcracker Bird presented by Berkeley Ballet
This special holiday experience includes festive treats and cozy beverages before the show!
Best Places to Take Kids in Hayward, CA
We just love Hayward for families and young children and here are some of the BEST places to go including Sulphur Creek, Kennedy Park & lots more!
Ticket Alert: The Harlem Globetrotters in Oakland
What to know about taking your family to the Harlem Globetrotter’s game in Oakland
{510} Family Faves with Emily Goldenberg
Local mom shares her favorite spots in Oakland and beyond!
Christmas Tree Lightings in the East Bay & San Francisco
This list of Christmas tree lightings provides festive options for families in the East Bay and beyond.
Paws to Read: A Cuddly Option for Young Readers
Children can practice reading to trained furry friends in supportive literacy programs found at various East Bay library branches.
20+ Valentine’s Day Outings for East Bay Families
Love is love. Valentine’s Day activities for families in the East Bay. We are excited to share this round-up of love- and heart-themed activities
Orinda: A Single BART Stop Past Rockridge
Start your morning at Orinda Village for a cafe, park, library, bookstore, and even a pizza joint if you make it until lunchtime. Here’s a quick breakdown.
Drop-in art-making hours for preschoolers at MOCHA in Oakland
MOCHA offers children as young as 18 months the opportunity to explore art materials in a space designed just for them.
Kid-Friendly Farms to Visit Near The East Bay
We have loved bringing our children to meet animals and run around at a working farm. Ride a pony, chase a chicken, pick an apple. Take your pick!
Super Bowl 60 arrives in the Bay Area. What’s in it for kids?
Here’s what East Bay parents might like to know about family-friendly activities associated with Super Bowl 60
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.
Ticket Alert: Music for Families at San Francisco Symphony
Come to Davies Symphony Hall for dance, rhythm, and storytelling that make classical music feel alive and exciting for young audiences.
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 Brunch 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.
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.
What Are The Closest Snow Play Trips for Bay Area Families?
Where to take Bay Area kids to play in the snow? Skip the lifts. Here are five options for kid-friendly snow play with snowshoes or cross-country skis.
Lunar New Year in the Bay Area is a Family-Friendly Celebration
As the Year of the Horse approaches, a handful of wonderful kid-friendly Lunar New Year celebrations pop up around the Bay Area.
Kensington Gem: Blake Garden
Blake Garden garden is a teaching and research lab for Cal but it is open to the public on weekdays. Expect interesting paths with beautiful views.
Kayaking with Kids Near Oakland
Kayaking can be an easy and enjoyable way for your family to enjoy the Bay waters. Here are places that can get you out on the water to kayak.
Oakland Public Schools: A Guide to OUSD Enrollment
Helpful information about Oakland public schools for families making ranking and enrollment decisions.
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
