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Family Fun in the East Bay
Best Bay Area Christmas Events for Families
Our favorite family-friendly Bay Area Christmas event picks for toddlers to teens.
Oakland Parks and Playgrounds
Best free thing to do with kids in Oakland? A playground or park! Stay as long or short as you like.
Littlejohn Park in Alameda has an Inclusive Playground
This fenced-in playground offers fun for kids of all abilities in Alameda no matter the weather.
Driving to L.A. – 9 Places to Stop on a Road Trip Down Highway 5 in California
Driving I-5 down the center of California is a fairly joyless journey. I offer some tips, restaurants & diversions for enduring a day in the car with kids.
Hanukkah Guide: Family-friendly Activities for the Festival of Lights
This Hanukkah Guide for East Bay kids has listings for menorah lightings & Hanukkah events in Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond & beyond.
Sponsor Spotlight: Black Pine Circle School
Black Pine Circle is a private school in Berkeley with healthy student/teacher ratio and a dedication to inquiry for students K-8.
99 Kid-friendly Restaurants in the East Bay
99 kid-friendly restaurants to check out in Oakland and Berkeley from Breakfast for dinner to Mexican, Pizza, Asian, Diners, and lots more!
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!
Advent Calendars That Are Fun For Counting Down To Any Special Occasion
Everything you need for a quirky countdown to Christmas!
Classes for Toddlers & Babies in the East Bay
A comprehensive list of session-based classes for ages 0-5, organized by category: Art, Music, Dance, Science, Play, Language and Culture…
Best Christmas Lights in the East Bay
We love holiday lights! Whether you stay in the car and do a “drive-by” or get out to stroll, East Bay Christmas light displays are a fun winter tradition.
Ticket Alert: Bay Area Nutcrackers & Other Holiday Performances
Want to see the Nutcracker in Oakland? Here are some lovely holiday performances to choose from including larger- and small-scale theaters.
Ticket Alert: Dec. 15 to 30: Fairy Winterland at Children’s Fairyland
Fairy Winterland is takes over Children’s Fairyland Dec. 15 – 30 with lights, treats, a puppet show, and Santa Claus!
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.
Christmas Tree Lightings in the East Bay & San Francisco
This list of 2023 Christmas tree lightings provides festive options for families in the East Bay and beyond.
Ticket Alert: Garden of d’Lights, a Sparkling Outdoor Holiday Event in Walnut Creek
Ruth Bancroft Garden is lighting up 3 acres of garden paths with magical, twinkling lights to explore on a dark evening. Lovely outing for mixed ages.
Where to Get Photos with Santa in the East Bay
Where to get your Santa photos in the East Bay, Oakland, Alameda, or Berkeley and our nearby vicinity all month long.
Where to Take Kids Ice Skating in the Bay Area
During the winter season temporary ice skating rinks are set up throughout the Bay Area, making ice skating more accessible than ever.
Winter Break Camps for East Bay Kids
It is that time of the year again: Berkeley & Oakland Winter Break Camps fill in where you leave off. Winter Camps for East Bay kids.
Road Trip: Monarch Butterfly Colonies of the Central Coast
Three places to see amazing butterfly colonies — and hit the beach when you’re done. Fully clothed, of course; it is winter time.
Reservations Required: Christmas Pedicab Adventure
This Christmas-themed outdoor adventure for your family may be just the thing to kick off your holiday season.
Spotlight on East Bay German International School (EBGIS)
The East Bay German International School (EBGIS) offers an exceptional bilingual education for ages 2 through high school.
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!
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!
Date Night: 18 East Bay Parents’ Night Out (PNO)
PNO is a drop-off kid party hosted in which children eat pizza, have dessert, and play with other kids of a similar age until way past their bedtimes.
Best Bay Area Christmas Events for Families
Our favorite family-friendly Bay Area Christmas event picks for toddlers to teens.
Oakland Parks and Playgrounds
Best free thing to do with kids in Oakland? A playground or park! Stay as long or short as you like.
Littlejohn Park in Alameda has an Inclusive Playground
This fenced-in playground offers fun for kids of all abilities in Alameda no matter the weather.
Driving to L.A. – 9 Places to Stop on a Road Trip Down Highway 5 in California
Driving I-5 down the center of California is a fairly joyless journey. I offer some tips, restaurants & diversions for enduring a day in the car with kids.
Hanukkah Guide: Family-friendly Activities for the Festival of Lights
This Hanukkah Guide for East Bay kids has listings for menorah lightings & Hanukkah events in Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond & beyond.
Sponsor Spotlight: Black Pine Circle School
Black Pine Circle is a private school in Berkeley with healthy student/teacher ratio and a dedication to inquiry for students K-8.
99 Kid-friendly Restaurants in the East Bay
99 kid-friendly restaurants to check out in Oakland and Berkeley from Breakfast for dinner to Mexican, Pizza, Asian, Diners, and lots more!
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!
Advent Calendars That Are Fun For Counting Down To Any Special Occasion
Everything you need for a quirky countdown to Christmas!
Classes for Toddlers & Babies in the East Bay
A comprehensive list of session-based classes for ages 0-5, organized by category: Art, Music, Dance, Science, Play, Language and Culture…
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
