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Family Fun in the East Bay
Soak Up the Summer Solstice in the East Bay
Seek out the summer solstice on Wednesday, June 21 in Oakland. Soak in the daylight, salute the sun, play outside.
Visit Alcatraz With Kids
Alcatraz is a lot of fun with kids — when your kids are the right age — here are my best tips for Alcatraz with kids. The boat ride alone is amazing.
Half-day Trip: Lafayette Reservoir and Playground
This lovely East Bay spot for stroller walks and picnics has a wonderful new playground.
Profile: West Oakland Farm Park & Playground
West Oakland Farm Park has it all according to my little ones: farm, playground, green space, animals, and an amazing mission.
15 Berkeley Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
Top kid-friendly Berkeley patio restaurants with outdoor seating where the noises disappear and the crumbs bounce away.
Where to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste Items in Alameda County
Free, convenient options for Alameda County residents to properly and safely remove hazardous waste materials from their home.
Oakland Outdoor Dining: Kid-friendly Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
Great places to eat with your kids outdoors in Oakland. Restaurants with gardens and patios are perfect this time of year.
Date Night Inspiration for East Bay Parents
If you’re paying for childcare by the hour, we know that keeping it short is important. Here are our favorite easy date night ideas for East Bay parents.
Berkeley Summer Programs for Low-Income Families
Summertime park and playground programs.
21+ Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Richmond
Visit the parks, playgrounds, pools, museums and other kids-friendly spots located in the city of Richmond. There’s plenty to explore!
Tour TCHO Chocolate Factory in Berkeley
Tours of Berkeley’s TCHO Chocolate Factory are ongoing for ages 8 on up. Book in advance for your $15 tour and tasting.
Bay Area LEGOLAND Discovery Center is Incredible for LEGO Lovers
The LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Milpitas is a really cool indoor playground for all LEGO builders and wannabes, especially those ages 4 to 10.
Kids Roller Skate Free at Paradise Skate in Antioch
Paradise Skate is closed for repairs.
Plank offers family-friendly entertainment during non-peak hours
Plank Oakland, a bowling-alley-meets-gastropub-meets-entertainment-center in Jack London Square is loud and pretty kid-friendly. Timing is everything.
Canyon Swim School in El Sobrante
If the casual classes aren’t doing the trick, and you’re ready to get serious, it’s time to make the drive to Canyon Swim School.
Frolic In An Unexpected Urban Gem: The Morcom Rose Garden
Roses bloom from April to October at the Morcom Rose Garden, but you can see turkeys anytime in this family friendly urban gem.
Day Trip Inspiration: Muir Woods with Kids
Muir Woods National Monument — add it to your Bay Area Bucket List! It’s a great day trip option for hiking and earning a junior ranger badge.
Bohol Circle Immigrant Park & Playground in Alameda
A waterfront playground in Alameda is ideal for playing captain of a boat or spotting cargo ships. It’s located steps from Target, too!
What to Do in Danville With Kids
From the playgrounds and libraries to the community events, there are loads of things to do in Danville with kids.
Three-Year Old’s Guide to Lawrence Hall of Science
My three-year-old came to the Lawrence with his science goggles on ready to play and learn. Our visit was a joyful exploration
Explore San Francisco’s Ferry Building
San Francisco’s Ferry Building is a quick BART ride and an exciting option for a weekday adventure with your kids. Bring a hat, a jacket, a camera, and your friends.
Day Trip: Sonoma’s TrainTown Railroad
Just 50 minutes from Berkeley, Sonoma’s TrainTown offers an introductory amusement park experience. Train enthusiasts will be more than satisfied.
25 Places to Take Preschoolers in the East Bay – Indoors
Places to take East Bay toddlers and preschoolers: Bay Area destinations for younger kids featuring amazing indoor play spaces and museums.
Roaring Camp Railroad near Santa Cruz
About 90 minutes from Berkeley, Roaring Camp Railroad is a real steam locomotive chugging up and down steep passes through a redwood grove.
Niles Canyon Railway 2024 Season
Niles Canyon Railway is opening for a limited number of autumn rides out of Sunol Station. Get your tickets now. All aboard!
Robert Livermore Aquatic Center Open June 10 for 2024 Season
The Robert Livermore Aquatic Center has a lagoon-style play pool, a water play structure, and a 22-foot-long water slide. Perfect for some splash-time fun!
Getting Sandy at Keller Beach in Richmond, CA
My family loved our four-hour getaway to Keller Beach in Richmond. Bring sand toys and snacks to make the most of your day.
Introducing REDYPER SF Compostable Diaper Service
REDYPER delivers diapers + wipes to your door, picks up dirties, transports them to a commercial facility to be turned into topsoil.
Waterpark Hotel: Bay Area Great Wolf Lodge
Save 30% on the Bay Area’s first and only Great Wolf Lodge, an inclusive hotel and water park for the whole family from tots to teens.
25 Things to Do With Kids in Alameda
Our favorite places to go and play with children in Alameda… Wondering what to do with kids? Here’s your list of 25 go-to spots.
50 Best Activities for Teens in the East Bay & Beyond
What to do with East Bay teens? Our teenagers’ Bay Area favorites include museum deals, hiking, beach day, little farm, & fire pits at ocean beach.
Cheer on the Oakland Spiders Ultimate Disc Team
The Oakland Spiders are our local Ultimate Disc team and they play here in Oakland with a kids’ zone. Kids 12 + under are FREE.
Pixieland for Pint-sized Adventures in Concord
Pixieland Amusement Park was a super fun day for all three of my kids (age 2, 6, and 8). Think of it as a more modern, smaller version of Fairyland.
20+ Enrichment Programs for Girls + Gender Expansive Kids
East Bay Classes and camps designed to empower girls, from power tools to performing arts.
Now Open: The Gardens at Lake Merritt
As we strolled The Gardens at Lake Merritt, near Children’s Fairyland, my husband and I agreed that botanical gardens are usually a big win with the family.
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
