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Family Fun in the East Bay
Fabulous Safari West in Santa Rosa
I took my family to Safari West in Santa Rosa to spend the morning on a safari vehicle tour. Super fun! I suggest this trip for tall four-year olds and older for a unique day trip.
Family Vacation Inspiration: Scottsdale, AZ
Traveling to Scottsdale, AZ with kids is great if you can stand the heat! Activities include lots of pool time.
Vacation Inspiration: Balboa Island
My family spent last New Year’s Eve on Balboa Island in an AirBnB for 3 nights. This little Southern California gem is a great spot for kids of all ages.
Sponsor Spotlight: Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
Berkeley Rose strives to bring a holistic education promoting happiness and well-being for the child, the family, and the world. Ages 2-13.
Giant Thanks to Our 2022 Sponsors
Thank you to the businesses that support us so we can all support each other.
Vallejo’s Christmas House is A Special Outing
This extravagant light display on a home in the Glen Cove area of Vallejo is a nice evening outing. 2022 is the family’s final year of decorating.
Christmas Lights in El Cerrito: A Driving Tour
Part of a home decorating contest, the map indicates houses that are decorated as well as the ones that are competing in a contest.
Créatif Art Studio: Drop-in painting in Pleasanton
Bring your little artist to this drop-in art studio for a creative outing. It’s combination of art and tech make it worth the drive to Pleasanton.
Sponsor Spotlight: The Crowden School in Berkeley
For students in grades 3-8, Crowden offers a special daily schedule designed to provide students with passion for music-making with academic development.
My Tween & Teens Loved Trivium Escape Room in Emeryville
Children as young as nine will enjoy the Trivium Games escape room with their families to solve the puzzles in Ghost Patrol.
Choose Your Adventure at Lands End: A San Francisco Hiking Destination
Come to Lands End to hike, but stay for the beautiful views and exploration. Put this San Francisco destination on your “Places to Visit” list.
Park Review: Live Oak Park in Berkeley
With playgrounds, grassy areas, shady trees, basketball and tennis courts, BBQs, a community center, and a creek, Live Oak Park really does have something for everyone.
Codornices Park Birthday Party: Keeping it Simple
Find out how to throw a simple and cheap birthday party at Codornices Park in Berkeley
Park Profile: Solano Playlot in Richmond
Add this park to your “must visit” list: Solano Playlot in Richmond. Fun for the kids with nearby treats and snacks worth a stop.
Rookie Parents’ Guide to East Bay Youth Sports
Getting a child started with a brand-new sport is a bit overwhelming. Figuring out gear, registration deadlines, & all the lingo…
Taking Your Kids to San Francisco Symphony
Through dance, rhythm, and storytelling, the concert makes classical music feel alive and exciting for young audiences.
5 Fantastic Spots to Photograph East Bay Kids
A couple of things make a great spot to photograph your kids in addition to having an interesting visual landscape.
Where to Ride a Carousel in the East Bay
For classic childhood fun, we rounded up 12 carousels to ride in the East Bay and beyond.
Together Wee Play: Drop-in Play in Berkeley
Together Wee Play is a free, drop-in play program for kids 4 and younger. It is hosted 4 mornings a week at indoor and outdoor sites in Berkeley.
Berkeley’s North Shattuck Neighborhood with Kids
Favorite cupcakes, pizza, sushi, swings… Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto is a fantastic place for kids and their parents to eat, play, and eat some more!
Membership-Based Inclusive Play at Spirited Play Labs in Berkeley
Whether a child is on the autism spectrum, has sensory processing differences, or has developmental delays, the dedicated team at Spirited Play Labs aims to create a space where they can thrive.
4 Kid-Friendly Breweries in Alameda
We love the breweries, wineries, and distilleries that have popped up at the old Navy Base and along Park Street.
Bay Street Emeryville: A Family-Friendly Destination
Bay Street welcomes families with new restaurants, seating, and free games to play.
Introducing: School of the Madeleine in Berkeley
Thanks to School of the Madeleine, a vibrant and inclusive K-8 Catholic school in Berkeley, for sponsoring {510} Families.
Walk or Drive Through Christmas Lights: Candy Cane Lane in Pleasanton
My favorite part part about the Christmas lights at Candy Cane Lane is that it is a dazzling holiday outing that doesn’t require unbuckling car seats!
Worth the Drive: Mill Valley Aquatics Center
If you feel like it’s time to swim, but the Bay Area weather is not cooperating, consider an indoor pool.
Introducing Center For Early Childhood Connections
At the CECC in Albany, the therapists and other support staff pride themselves on helping families build relationships and expand their toolkits as their children grow.
Worth the Drive: Deacon Dave’s Awesome Christmas Lights in Livermore
Spectacular lights, patriotism, and whimsy make the annual holiday lights at Deacon Dave’s totally worth the drive for East Bay families.
Scandia Family Fun for Big Kids & Their Grown-Ups
Scandia is like Vegas for kids: mini golf; batting cages; go-karts; bumper boats; laser tag, gel blasters, and an arcade.
Reindeer Ridge Christmas Tree Farm in Sebastopol
For a cut-your-own-Christmas-tree experience with all the trimmings (train & tractor rides, hot cider, farm animals, zip line!), we love Reindeer Ridge.
Angel Island with Kids: Family-friendly Hike, Tram Ride and More
Looking for a mini vacation? It’s in the Bay, literally! Visit Angel Island with the kids for a ferry ride, outdoor time, beautiful views and more!
Ticket Alert: Monster Jam Brings Monster Truck Action to San Francisco
Tickets for this loud, action-packed, dirty truck adventure are on sale now. If you like truck tricks and crashes, Monster Jam is the best!
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional Supports Students with Learning Differences
EBI is prepared to support students with learning differences. Read more about their expertise in this area.
26 Places Where Kids Can Ride Scooters
Wondering where your little one can ride a scooter around Oakland? I have 2 scooters and 2 helmets permanently in my trunk, and I know just where to go.
25 Things to Do With Kids in Emeryville
25 fun activities, destinations, and places to wander with kids in Emeryville, CA. We love this little town with fab Bay views and hidden gems.
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
