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Family Fun in the East Bay
Where to Get Halloween Costumes in the East Bay
Here’s where to buy costumes and get the materials to make them yourself in the East Bay.
This October: Kids Travel Free in San Diego
This October, kids ages 3-11 get FREE admission to top attractions when accompanied by a paid adult in San Diego.
Ticket Alert: Oct. 24 to 31 Fairyland Halloween Jam
Costumes, games, rides, treats, and mad science inspired by Halloween at Children’s Fairyland for endless fall fun
Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month for Kids & Families
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15. We found a variety of ways to celebrate with kids in the East Bay.
Secret Spots: John Hinkel Park in North Berkeley
There’s a terrific playground at John Hinkel Park, plus paths to explore for those who like a climb.
A Little Kids’ Guide to Downtown Benicia
Downtown Benicia is the cutest little place with some big history. With California’s third capitol building, picnic, seashore, treats & more!
Berkeley Park Profile: George Florence Park
The tot lot is fully enclosed with a fence, so it’s a great place for keeping an eye on multiple toddlers or bringing your preschooler when you have a new baby in tow.
Birth and Baby Resources for East Bay Expectant Parents
Birth and Baby Guide for East Bay parents includes where to shop, places to go, + people to know for pregnancy & baby’s first year in the (510).
Celebrating Diwali with Kids in the East Bay
Buy your tickets now for these family-friendly Navratri and Diwali events in the East Bay and South Bay. Tickets will sell out.
Day Trip to Pacifica With Kids
Pacifica is the place to be on a sunny day. Pack a lunch and a kite for a stunning day at the beach.
Spotlight on Wee Play in Alameda
Wee Play is an activity oriented play center put on by the Alameda Parks Department in the Veteran’s Building three days a week.
Spotlight on Golestan School — Multicultural Learning from Age 2 to Grade 5
Golestan School spans preschool and elementary education for East Bay Families looking for a school that integrates academics, nature, and languages (including Arabic, Hebrew, and Persian).
Shop Local: Christmas Crafts to Enjoy Together
Here are the holiday crafts I love to do with my young daughter and the local shops where we pick up supplies in Berkeley, Oakland, & Alameda!
Meet Alameda Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
If your family has ever zig-zagged across the East Bay for dental care, you’ll appreciate this: Alameda Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is the only practice in the Bay Area that combines pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, and sedation under one roof.
Community Music Day at Crowden School is Back
Community Music Day at the Crowden School offers free hands-on music experiences for children.
5+ Family-Friendly Turkey Trots
Turkey trots we love for families and where to play afterward. Here are five we like in the East Bay
10 Unique Floating Pumpkin Patches
If you love swimming and pumpkins, check out one of these East Bay floating pumpkin patches. Most require RSVP
Ticket Alert: Ardenwood’s Haunted Train
This historic train ride through the farm is just what little train lovers want and the price is right. Enjoy Ardenwood on the rails.
Pomegranate Picking in the East Bay
It is pomegranate picking season and you can head out to a Bay Area farm and pick with your children for a terrific autumn outing.
Ticket Alert: Berkeley Symphony Performing Free for K-12 Children
Berkeley Symphony announced that they’ll be providing free tickets to four upcoming symphony performances for youth.
Bear Valley Ski Resort: Family-friendly Skiing and Snowboarding
Located just off Highway 4, Bear Valley Ski Resorts caters to families, beginners, and seasoned pros.
Ski Tahoe Donner with Kids
Tahoe Donner is a great option if you’re staying in Truckee, priced right for beginners and kids. It’s our go-to resort for affordable skiing and lessons.Â
Dodge Ridge: More Accessible Kid-friendly Skiing Than Tahoe
More affordable than Tahoe and super family-friendly, Dodge Ridge is one Oakland mom’s little secret.
Soda Springs: Tubing and First-time Skiing
Fun and easy for first-time skiers or those who just want to play in the snow!
South Lake Tahoe Ski School Smackdown
What are the main differences between South Lake Tahoe Ski Schools at Heavenly Resort, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Kirkwood? Let us help.
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort is Awesome for Little Skiers
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort in Tahoe offers a great experience for families, and I road-tested it for you.
Cheap Birthday Party Idea: Little Farm at Tilden Park
Everything you need to know about hosting a birthday party at Tilden Park’s Little Farm Nature Area.
Best Things to Do With Kids in December
So much fun all month long: find Santa, play in the snow, see lights, get crafty, head to the drive-in, take in a show, phew!
How to Find Ladybug Colonies in Oakland’s Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
From late October through February, observant hikers can find colonies of thousands of ladybugs right here in Oakland. Find out how!
Lighted Yachts & Boats on Parade for the Holidays
Add these lighted yacht parades to your holiday bucket list. Twinkling boats pass by in a floating Christmas light spectacular.
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!
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
