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Family Fun in the East Bay
Park Profile: Dracena Quarry Park in Piedmont
Dracena Quarry Park in Piedmont is a cozy little neighborhood beauty with attractions for kids of all ages. Parking can be tricky.
Best Idea Ever: A Playground with Coffee in Berkeley
With ample parking, a huge field, a creek to explore, a playground, and now, a cafe onsite, Strawberry Creek Park is a perfect destination.
Home Depot Offers Free Weekend Workshops for Kids
Spend a FREE morning at Home Depot building craft projects with your kid on the first Saturday of each month.
Order a Sundae as Big as your Head at Fentons Oakland
Fentons Creamery is an East Bay institution with bright colors and many flavors of ice cream + GIANT sundaes
Piedmont Park and Playground
Piedmont Park offers tons to explore and plenty of shade for your comfort.
17 Toddler-Friendly Hikes in the East Bay
Hiking with a toddler can be a walk down the street, or a quest to find bugs or fairies. We love these East Bay places that spark joy for our little ones.
Year-End Thanks to All Who Sponsored {510} Families in 2023
We are so grateful to the Bay Area businesses who partnered with us this year, giving away amazing prizes on Instagram, advertising in our emails,
Where to Scramble: The Rock Parks of North Berkeley
We have been making our way around the rock parks of Berkeley and thought you’d like to see where they are.
Take the Train to Sacramento’s Railroad Museum
Your train-obsessed children are going to love this adventure to the California Railroad Museum in Sacramento from Berkeley by railroad.
Meet Five Students from Escuela Bilingüe Internacional’s Middle School
Middle school students share what they love about their bilingual education at EBI in Emeryville
Vacation Inspiration: Rush Creek Lodge, the Most Family-Friendly Hotel in Yosemite
Whether you want to explore Yosemite National Park or just enjoy the resort amenities, Rush Creek Lodge is a great place to stay with kids.
Half-Day Trip to CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point
CuriOdyssey is a science playground and zoo best suited for the smallest children at Coyote Point in San Mateo.
Joaquin Miller Park Has Some of the Best Views (& Lizards) in East Bay
Joaquin Miller Park has stellar views, tons of lizards and plenty of trails to explore with kids.
Vacation Inspiration: A Coastal Escape to Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey
Portola Hotel & Spa makes an easy getaway to explore the Monterey area that both kids and parents will enjoy.
Skystar Wheel Delivers a Thrilling View of Fisherman’s Wharf
The giant SkyStar Observation Wheel is now spinning at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf
Park Report: San Leandro Marina Park
With two playgrounds and a waterfront location in San Leandro, this park invites tons of family fun.
Holiday Family Getaway in Napa: Meritage Resort & Spa
An easy getaway to the Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa offers holiday magic at its best.
Where to Find Monarch Butterflies in the East Bay
It’s that time of year where Western monarchs gather in Northern California. Find out where to find them in the East Bay!
Fat Shafts Archery in Benicia: Fun for Nearly an Hour
For $20 per hour (or pro-rated in half-hour chunks), people older than age eight can rent equipment and shoot at the targets of this indoor range.
Paint Baby Keepsakes at Brushstrokes
Paint baby keepsakes at Brushstrokes Studio by getting footprints on pottery. We like mugs and tiles the best.
San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park
We love the splash-centric water playground, a large inflatable obstacle course, and swim lane pools all at a reasonable price.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord, a Mega Waterpark in the East Bay
Hurricane Harbor Concord is a giant water park for thrill-seekers and kids who love to splash. Lazy river. Children’s sprayground for small people. Opens May 29 for the season.
Take the Richmond Plunge
Surrounded by high ceilings and lovely murals, the Richmond Plunge indoor swimming pool is epic. Chilly water but nice, clean locker rooms.
When are Lake Temescal and Lake Anza Open for Swimming?
Lake Temescal and Lake Anza are open weekends until Memorial Day, then daily all summer. But wait! Check the water quality before you go.
Tot Splash and Family Swim at Richmond Swim Center
Tot splash hours at Richmond Swim Center are inviting!
Open for Swimming & Recreation: Lake Temescal in Oakland
Lake Temescal is a beautiful (almost hidden) gem nestled next to the Highway 24/13 interchange, near Montclair, in Oakland.
A Magical Holiday Staycation at Berkeley’s Claremont Resort & Club
Plan a family holiday staycation at the Claremont Club & Spa in Berkeley. From pizza, cookies, views, and more, what’s not to love?
Get Free Museum Entry with Discover & Go
Powered by our local libraries, Discover & Go gets you and your kids in free to some of our most popular museums and attractions for zero dollars. FREE!
Park Profile: Dorothy Bolte Park in the Berkeley Hills
With a thrilling 40-foot concrete slide connecting two playgrounds, Dorothy Bolte Park in the Berkeley Hills provides hours of amusement.
Introducing Shu Ren International School
Shu Ren welcomes families looking for a multilingual Mandarin education in preschool through 5th to help students thrive in an evolving global society.
5 Open Gyms with Drop-in Hours
If your kid is bouncing off the walls, check this list of places where that kind of thing is welcome.
Discover the Miniature, Magical Fairy Doors in AlamedaÂ
You have to look down to find these sweet little fairy doors hiding in plain site in Alameda. A curious toddler will see them for the magic they are.
10+ East Bay Yoga Studios with Prenatal Yoga
Stressed, exhausted, or excited about an upcoming birth? Prenatal yoga just might be the place for you.
Spotlight on EBI’s Inquiry-Driven, Play-Based Preschool Program
For East Bay Families ​seeking a school to nurture their child’s natural curiosity, EBI offers an inspiring play-based pre-kinder program.
Half-day Trip: Sulphur Creek Nature Center in Hayward
This wild animal rehabilitation center in Hayward allows kids to get up close and personal with drop-in hours and special programs.
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
