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Family Fun in the East Bay
Best Bay Area Beaches You Can Visit Today
Bay Area beaches are perfect for a mini getaway or day trip. Here are 15 of our favorites within two hours of Oakland with tips for visiting with kids!
Alameda Outdoor Dining With Kids
Where do you like to eat outside with kids in Alameda? Here are some of our community’s favorite al fresco dining options on the island.
Park Profile: Woodstock Park in Alameda
On a quiet street in Alameda, Woodstock Park playground has exciting features: a zipline, platform swings, and a giant rope climbing structure.
Where to Watch the Women’s World Cup with Kids
FIFA Women’s World Cup games are anywhere between 15 and 19 hours ahead of us. Here’s where to watch & when with kids.
Park Profile: Whale Park in Alameda Point
Alameda has a super playground with tons of space to run, climb and play including a big whale climbing structure, swings, and basketball court.
Things to Do with Kids in Walnut Creek
Find out what makes Walnut Creek worth the drive. Pretty parks, shareable sundaes and free trolley rides to name a few.
Sponsor Spotlight: Berkeley Hills Nursery School
Berkeley Hills Nursery School combines a cozy atmosphere with lots of engaging outdoor play and an exceptionally experienced team of teachers.
Ticket Alert Aug 5-6: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Don’t miss Chase Center’s Hot Wheels Monster Truck Glow Party! Kids can see enormous versions of their toy cars do exciting stunts.
Backroads Made My Summer Vacation Impossibly Happy
I didn’t have to do any planning in advance or troubleshooting during the trip and each day of my family’s active vacation was incredible.
K-12 World Language classes for East Bay kids
There are so many places in Oakland, Berkeley, and nearby that will immerse your school-age child in Spanish, Mandarin, French, Hebrew, Arabic, and more!
All About Berkeley Family Camps: Echo Lake vs. Tuolumne
Are you registered for a City of Berkeley family camp? We’re here to share some details and tips to prepare your family for the trip.Â
Dusterberry Neighborhood Park in Fremont: A New Place to Play
Since the equipment is brand new and the ground cover is freshly installed, Dusterberry Park is an appealing place to visit while all the colors are still bright.
East Bay Breweries & Beer Gardens Where Kids Can Have Fun, Too
East Bay breweries where parents can enjoy local beers while kids are entertained by charming environments.
Daytrip to Stinson Beach with kids
Stinson Beach is our favorite, FAVORITE beach in the Bay Area with kids.
EARTHseed Farm U-Pick Apples & Furry Pigs in Sebastopol
EARTHseed Farm is a cute organic farm just past the quaint town of Graton. My family spent a lovely morning there picking apples and more!
60+ East Bay Summer Camps That Are Running In August (2023)
East Bay summer camps that run through August to fill those childcare needs.
Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza {Ticket Alert}
Tickets are on sale now for this one-day event that will bring dozens of favorite characters together for a concert-style show packed with singing, dancing, acrobatics, and more.
Ticket Alert: Big Bounce America, the World’s Biggest Bounce House
An action packed family-friendly day out featuring THE WORLD’S BIGGEST BOUNCE HOUSE is coming to Berkeley in July. Get tix now!
The Temescal Farmer’s Market, Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt & Frog Park
This Oakland playground is filled on Sundays with folks who have walked over from the Farmer’s Market. Try it any day of the week!
Theater & Performing Arts Classes for Kids in the East Bay
Looking for musical theater or acting classes for kids or teens? Here are the Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda programs that let kids take the stage.
Hike to Pancake Breakfast at West Point Inn
Pancake hike was totally worth it! I tried to savor the perfect weather, these sweet children, and the epic view because I may never get to do that again.
Open for Danger: Adventure Playground Berkeley
Adventure Playground Berkeley lets kids imagine, build, and decorate their own play structures with saws, hammers, nails, and paint.
Ride with Your Kids! May is Bike Month
Between Bike to School Day & Kidical Mass, the message is to get more kids riding for fun and transit. Put on your helmet.
May 4: de Youngsters Day Out is a Celebration of Art
Reserve tickets to the annual free community day for children – the de Youngsters Day Out – a must-do for art-loving kids.
Book Now: Cool Bay Area Sleepovers You Can Do With Your Child
Lucky kids can try any of these amazing Bay Area sleepovers with you, the super cool parent: museums, amusement parks, and aircraft carrier!
Roberts Regional Recreation Area: An Oakland Park with a Swimming Pool
Roberts Park AKA Roberts Regional Recreation Area is tucked away in the Oakland Hills with a huge playground, a calm pool, plus hiking trails and more.
Free Family Fun at ParkFest Event in Lake Chabot Regional Park
To celebrate 90 years of East Bay Regional Park District excellence, music, food, and family-friendly fun will be available for free to all on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Family Day at The Bay Area Book Festival
Bring your little ones, middle graders, and teens to Bay Area Book Festival Family Day at the Berkeley Public Library downtown.
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose: Worth the drive!
With so many playgrounds to explore, it’s hard to find time to see the animals at Happy Hollow Zoo & Park!
Eating Out with Kids in Berkeley: Toss Noodle Bar
In Downtown Berkeley, located near the YMCA and the Central Library, is a noodle bar that made even my picky eater happy.
Park Profile: Updated Montclair Park
Montclair Park in Oakland is a fantastic park for kids of all ages. There are two playgrounds, a skate park and unique Wild West area for Imaginative play.
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.
Children’s Fairyland Membership: Is it Worth it?
Fairyland membership costs a family of five $159; we would only need to visit twice to break even. We do the math for you.
Impress Your Kids: Hike into a Real Volcano & Labyrinth in OaklandÂ
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve’s Special Labyrinth can be hiked to with school-aged kids in less than two hours, round trip.
Movie Theater Fun for ALL Ages at The New Parkway
See new movies with your baby in tow or bring your child to enjoy classic cartoons with sweet cereal at Oakland’s beloved movie theater.
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
