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Family Fun in the East Bay
Ticket Alert: James and the Giant Peach at the Presidio Theatre
Children will enjoy a magical and rocky ride inside a giant peach when they set off on an adventure at the Presidio Theatre.
Where Can New Parents Meet Each Other in the East Bay?
Looking for an opening to connect with other new mothers? Here are some resources including support groups and activity groups in the East Bay.
Ticket Alert: Big Art Weekend at Bay Area Discovery Museum
Explore hands-on activities created by early childhood experts from Splat Painting to a Rainbow Mud Kitchen.
Introducing Lair of the Bear Family Camp
Guests will be greeted with great enthusiasm by college-aged staffers who are delighted to hang out with your kids, make them feel special, and entertain all of you with nightly shows.
California’s Great America Amusement Park Is Open March Through October
California’s Great America claims to be home to the most rides in Northern California and offers a complete water park inside.
Sleep on the USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier with Live Aboard Overnight
Alameda’s aircraft carrier museum offers overnights bunking in real crew quarters & exclusive tour with a USS Hornet sleepover!
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.
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.
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!
Free Building Workshops for Kids
Calling all mini builders! Local hardware stores host a variety of free family-friendly workshops and craft projects for kids with real tools
Does Your Preschool Support These 3 Developmental Areas?
Sequential Development Consulting partners with early educators to create enriching, developmentally supportive learning environments where kids age 0 to 5 can thrive.
Dance Classes for Kids in the East Bay
East Bay studios with afterschool and weekend dance classes for kids.
East Bay Home Delivery & Services Guide
Home delivery? Yes, please. Busy parents will be psyched to learn about these helpful services bringing everything from diapers to dessert to you.
Berkeley Park Profile: Dream Land at Aquatic Park
Dream Land in the Aquatic Park area of Berkeley is a whimsical and adventurous playground that will inspire and excite your little ones’ senses.
Music and Theater Day Camps for East Bay Kids
This roundup of artistic camps includes a range of summer camp creative pursuits from instruments, vocals, and dramatic fun.
Save the Date: Y for Youth Community Festival in SF
Join a free, family-friendly event with live music, play, free classes, bubbles, yoga, pickleball, Clifford the Big Red Dog, & beach party
Old-School Fun at High Scores Arcade Alameda
Located on Alameda’s fun section of Park Street, High Scores has 45 game cabinets with the capability to play over 400 classic 80’s games.
3 Best Places to Fly a Kite in the East Bay
Flying a kite involves running outside and a little patience. When your kids tell you that they’re bored, you can tell them to go fly a kite!
Where to Find Dinosaurs in the East Bay
If you and your kid are always looking for cool dinosaur books and toys, you’ll love to see these life-size (and bigger!) local dinos.
Date Night, Mom’s Night Out, or Family Night Out at Berkeley’s Greek Theatre
When the sun goes down and the production lights go on, there’s nothing like the energy of the crowd at Berkeley’s Greek Theatre.
Ticket Alert: Touch A Truck Event at Balestrieri Farms
The Junior League of the East Bay is holding Touch A Truck event on 4/26 at a scenic farm in Briones. Families are invited! Book now.
Half-Day Camps in the East Bay
Summer camps that offer half-day programs are perfect for kids that need a little bit of time away from home. Choose mornings or afternoons.
Kid-Friendly Hikes to See Wildflowers Superbloom in the East Bay
It’s wildflower season here in the East Bay! Find out the best places to go with your kiddos.
Exploring Oakland’s Jack London Square with Kids
Things to do with kids in Oakland’s Jack London Square, from food to play, there’s a lot to do and see.
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
