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Family Fun in the East Bay
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.
Davenport Mini Park in Emeryville
Davenport Mini Park in Emeryville has a totally redesigned play structure that’s fashioned after a ship, plus it’s completely fenced in.
Grasshopper Kids: Win a Supercharged Learning Experience
Grasshopper offers 2-hour in-person enrichment experiences led by vetted teachers, musicians, chefs for kids ages 3-12 and their friends.
Best Alameda Beaches for Little Kids
Easy parking, shallow waters, and open space make Alameda’s beaches ideal, free outings for families.
Driving to L.A. – 7 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.
Park Profile: Centennial Park in El Cerrito
Centennial Park playground near the Ohlone Greenway has natural surfaces, climbing ropes, sand, and a platform swing. Great for kids under five.
Emeryville’s Amazing Vertical Playground
Emeryville Center of Community Life has the coolest playground around. This completely vertical playground is the only one of its kind in The Bay
Vacation Inspiration: Deluxe Glamping in Carmel Valley
One Bay Area family had such a lovely time at this glamping spot in Carmel Valley, they wanted to tell us about it.
20+ East Bay Restaurants with Family Sized Take Out Meals
I love having curbside takeout or delivery once (or twice) a week. I especially appreciate the restaurants and caterers who sell family-size portions.
Park Profile: Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
Redwood Regional Park, nestled in the redwoods, is a peaceful nature escape for those who prefer calm and quiet.
Lincoln Park: Alameda’s East End Playground
Lincoln Park, located in Alameda’s East End, is a wonderful place for families come together to play on the new jungle-themed structures and be active.
New in Town? 50 Things East Bay Parents Need to Know
If you’ve just moved to Berkeley, Oakland, or some other part of the East Bay, let us welcome with links to resources, outings and activities for kids.
Albany Hill Playground: Peggy Thomsen Pierce Street Park
Albany’s park, the Peggy Thomsen Pierce Street Park, on the west side of Albany Hill is perfect for monkey-bar lovers AND the under-4 set.
12 Best Bay Area Science Museums for Kids
The Bay Area has some of the world’s best science museums. Play with your kids while learning about science, technology, and nature.
EBT Benefits for Alameda and Contra Costa County Families
EBT cardholders may find accessible destinations on this list of museums that offer discounts.
What to Do With Kids in Fremont
Some of the most fun you can have with kids in Fremont no matter what the season. Where to go to play, learn, and go back in time.
Best BARTable Play for Toddlers
Riding BART can be a real treat for train-loving toddlers. Here is a handful of mostly free BART-friendly destinations for toddlers and their parents.
Codornices Park in the Berkeley Hills
Codornices Park in Berkeley has so many features that my visits have changed completely as my kids have grown older with new parts to enjoy.
Day Trip to the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Tide Pools in Moss Beach
King Tides are Dec 13-15, 2024. The Fitzgerald tide pools are accessible for all ages. You can get to tide pools a very short walk from the car for families with small children.
25 Best Things to Do With Kids in Berkeley
From the marina to the hills to the best attractions on the Cal campus & downtown, this is a guide to fun things to do with kids in Berkeley.
A Driving Christmas Light Tour of Walnut Creek and Concord
See who is bringing holiday cheer to their neighbors with the best Christmas Lights in the greater East Bay. We’ve got a map for you.
Best Resources for Raising a Bilingual Child in the East Bay
For East Bay parents hoping to raise their children multilingual, we have tons of information from reasons why to how to start.
Epic Parkour Birthday Party: Athletic Playground
Make it a party: kids LOVE to run around on their obstacle courses, try out tricks on aerial silks, and learn cool flips with their experienced coaches.
Tilden Park’s Miniature Trains
Each Sunday between now and the end of September, the Golden Gate Live Steamers open their tracks to the public for rides.
20+ Ideas for Shopping Local
Wondering how to shop local and support our wonderful small {510} businesses? Here you go!
Nature-Based Playgroups and Classes in the East Bay
Enjoy our list of East Bay nature playgroups and classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Go a little wild!
Step Back in Time at Fremont’s Ardenwood Historic Farm
Ardenwood Farm is a working farm and a trip back in time, to a place where Laura Ingalls might have lived, without the Minnesota snow.
Mia’s Dream Come True: All-Abilities Playground in Hayward
There is so much to do and see at Mia’s Dream Come True, an all-abilities playground in South Hayward.
Worth the Drive: Heather Farm Park & Playground in Walnut Creek
One unique feature of the colorful Heather Farm playground in Walnut Creek is a set of turf covered mounds that children can slide down on.
Tahoe: Northstar Ski School for Kids
Pro-tip:Â If you’re considering ski school for two kids, check the various resorts for their age groupings. Siblings may be together in some locations, but apart at others.
Visit the Grand Lake Farmers Market, choose your own adventure
My favorite farmers market is located on the corner of Grand Ave and Lake Park Ave. in Oakland every Saturday, rain or shine.
Tilden Park’s Merry-Go-Round Is a Classic
The merry-go-round in Tilden Regional Park is an antique carousel with hand-carved and painted wooden carousel animals to ride.
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
