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Family Fun in the East Bay
Cheap birthday party idea: Little Farm at Tilden Park
Everything you need to know about hosting a birthday party at Tilden Park’s Little Farm Nature Area.
Special time with your kid: 10 sibling-free outings
Leave the siblings at home. Anywhere you go together can be special. Here are 10 fantastic places to take your child for one-on-one time.
Save the dates: Sunday Streets Berkeley
Sunday Streets Berkeley will close down to car traffic to allow families to play in the streets, dance, bike, eat, and create. It’s one huge block party.
Day Trip: Sonoma Farm Crawl – Spring Tour Apr 27 + 28
Customize your own tour of the farms of Sonoma County with access to an interactive map and dozens of special activities scheduled for the weekend.
Where to watch the Warriors games with kids
Golden State Warriors watch parties make it possible to enjoy a night out cheering with other DubNation fans of most ages.
Cheap birthday party: Adventure Playground
Adventure Playground is a DIY playground and a special DIY birthday party destination. Tow party supplies to the adjacent Shorebird park and party on!
Alameda Parks and Playgrounds
Discover a new-to-you playground or park in Alameda, CA.
Tour Fentons Creamery in Oakland
Tour Fentons Creamery in Oakland on the arctic tour for age 6 and up. Brr.
Places to stop on a 101 roadtrip south from the Bay Area
10 kid-friendly spots to know about near California’s US-101, for folks driving south.
Pitstop on 101: Tatum’s Garden Playground in Salinas
Road trip with kids to the Central Coast? Stop here!
East Oakland Sports Center: Pool Party!
A unique birthday party setting in Oakland: The indoor swimming pool and water slides at the East Oakland Sports Center.
Learn to row with Berkeley High Crew (FREE)
Every spring Berkeley High Crew hosts a free Learn-to-Row Day open to youth ages 11 and up. Pre-register for this cool opportunity for your tween or teen.
Bandalooping: A unique dance form in Oakland
Weekly dance class with an aerial spin for students 9-14
Junior Center of Art & Science
The Junior Center for Art and Science is a wonderful gem of a science museum and art studio located next to the bird sanctuary at
Birthday treat: Unicorn donuts at Rainbow Donuts
Donuts that are delicious and magically beautiful!
Kidpower safety courses for children
I attended a Kidpower workshop with my child. Safety and self-defense classes are taught in an age-appropriate way for three-year olds through teenagers.
Things to do at Washington Park in Alameda
This park has play areas, soccer, tennis, basketball, and is home to affordable summer camps for Alameda kids.
The LEGOLAND Hotel: Is it worth it?
Every family has a different approach to vacations. Spoiler alert, I would come just for the hotel and skip LEGOLAND altogether.
Drop-in daycare at Ruby’s Tumbling in Alameda
Ruby’s Tumbling, which offers gymnastics classes to children as young as new walkers (with parent participation), offers a unique childcare solution.
Alameda Adventure Court at South Shore Center
Alameda’s South Shore Center’s newest addition – Adventure Court Playground – is a win for all. A perfect pit stop after you’ve shopped.
Support Black-Owned Restaurants and Caterers in the East Bay
Eating at local Black-owned restaurants is a win-win-win. Here’s a family-friendly list of some East Bay eateries doing dine in and carry-out.
Watch Planes Soar at Buchanan Field Playground in Concord
Plane-loving kiddos will love spotting airplanes and jets at Buchanan Field Playground and Observation Area. Plus, it’s free!
Apple-A-Day Ratzlaff Ranch U-Pick Apples
Apple picking time is here! So don your flannels and boots and pack up the kiddos for a good old-fashioned day of apple picking in the North Bay.
A Memorable Day Apple Picking at Chileno Valley Ranch
Chileno Valley Ranch in Petaluma is a picturesque place to pick apples with kids — only an hour drive north of Oakland.
Vacation Inspiration: Sunriver & Bend, Oregon
Plan a family vacation to Bend, Oregon. Hike through the forest, bike the city, explore a volcano, and stay at a top resort in Sunriver, Oregon.
A Royal Staycation at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco
My family spent a magical weekend at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco with high tea, cookie decorating, dive-in movies, and the softest beds ever!
3 Places to Get a Kid’s Pedicure in the East Bay
While any nail salon will likely take your child as a client, we discovered three that make it extra special.
Vacation Inspiration: Monterey County
Monterey, Carmel-By-The-Sea, Pebble Beach, and Moss Landing with miles of beaches & safe overnight lodging.
The Presidio Tunnel Tops Outpost: An Incredible New Nature-Based Playground Near Crissy Field
San Francisco’s Presidio is opening a truly special playground — and the setting is a must-see.
Mini-Golf at Putter’s Goat Track Country Club in Walnut Creek or Martinez
It’s the perfect time for some mini-golf fun at Putters Putt Putt — a charming, neighborhood mini golf course in Walnut Creek.
Best Places to Take Kids in Hayward, CA
We just love Hayward for families and young children and here are some of the BEST places to go including Sulphur Creek, Kennedy Park & lots more!
7 Fun Things to Do with Kids in Castro Valley
Read on for a list of fun things to do with children in Castro Valley, home to Lake Chabot and twenty smaller parks.
East Bay Ice Cream: 5 Hidden Gems For Parents Who Want to Stay Cool
Do you love ice cream and trying new things? Check out this list of surprising underground-esque grab-and-go spots.
Dolphin Discovery in Vallejo is a Special Splurge
Did you know that you and your family can ride and kiss a real Atlantic bottlenose dolphin about 20 minutes from Berkeley? I did not.
Taking Kids to the Warriors Parade in SF
The parade route to celebrate the Golden State Warriors along with tips for riding BART and enjoying the celebrations on Monday.
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.
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– Heather & Whitney
