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Family Fun in the East Bay
Mom’s Night Out idea: Step-by-step Canvas Painting Studios
Painting studios where adults can feel confident about putting their brushes to canvas, including some with kid-friendly painting classes.
Places Where Kids Can Rock Out: Music Camps and Classes in Oakland and Berkeley
Afterschool classes and summer camps that offer group music classes in the rock genre to school-aged kids in a handful of East Bay locations.
Bay Area International Children’s Film Festival in Oakland
Hey movie lovers, the Bay Area International Children’s Film Festival 2020 (BAICFF) takes place this February in Oakland. It goes beyond screen-time.
Nature Birthday Party Place: Crab Cove, Alameda
Crab Cove nature birthday parties in Alameda are easy! Perfect for children ages 3 to 12 who like to get their hands sandy.
5 Tips to Get Your Teenager to Play Outside
As my kids get older, it is harder to take them outside into nature. Here are five strategies I’ve used to get my kids to go outside with me.
Let’s Gather! Crafty Workshops for Kid-Free Adult Fun in Oakland
Gather is a craft workshop space in Oakland with a full schedule of events for adults who want to make things with their hands.
Year-end thanks to all who sponsored {510} Families in 2019
Huge shoutout to the businesses large and small that sponsor 510families.com. We are so grateful for your support so we can do what we do.
Resources for Raising a Bilingual Child in the East Bay (Tips from a Mom)
Stephanie is passionate about languages and speaks Spanish, French, Portuguese, some bits of German, Armenian, Russian, and Arabic.
Kid-friendly Beer Garden: Arthur Mac’s Tap and Snack
Arthur Mac’s Tap and Snack is a modern retro family-friendly beer garden near the Macarthur Bart station in the Temescal District of Oakland.
Rookie’s Guide to Flag Football for Kids
How to get your football-loving kid started in flag football from where, how, what, and which leagues might be in your part of the East Bay.
Ten Special Things to do at the SF Zoo
From Gorillas to Penguins and back through on the historic train, the San Francisco Zoo has a lot to offer families. Oakland Zoo members save big, too.
The Festival of Holidays at Disneyland
Christmas decorations, treats, and seasonal magic is now through January 6, 2020 at Disneyland.
Power Shutoff with Kids: What to Do & Where to Go
An East Bay parent’s guide to planned PG&E electricity shutdowns with tips, resources, and advice to keep kids happy, healthy, busy, and safe.
Road Trip to LEGOLAND
We had an adventurous few days at Legoland and I want to share our experience. It was our first time at a big theme park with the kids, and we had a blast. At four and nearly-six, I felt like Legoland was made just for them.
Gently Used Sporting Goods for Kids
At Play It Again Sports, families can buy and sell used sporting goods for water sports, baseball, golf, hockey gear, skis, bikes, roller blades, and more.
Park Profile: Cerrito Vista Park
El Cerrito’s Cerrito Vista Park is great for adventurous kids. Paved tracks around the large grassy field is excellent for scooters and bicycles.
Flag football for K-7 kids at Cal’s Memorial Stadium in Berkeley
Registration is open for the second season of flag football at Cal’s Memorial Stadium for kids in grades Kindergarten through 7th grade.
Half-day Trip to San Rafael and WildCare
A half day adventure in San Rafael starts with a visit to WildCare, a FREE rehabilitation facility for local animals that toddlers dig.
Pushing Through to Point Pinole with Kids
This helpful guest post is by Annie Burke. She not only shares her insider tips to Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, but she also keeps it
Park profile: Jordan Park
There are two main play structures in this neighborhood park surrounded by sand, swings for big kids and babies, and tons and tons of toys.
Oct. 14: Free BORP Adaptive Sports Expo — Register Now
Oct. 14, the BORP Adaptive Sports Expo is a free opportunity for people with disabilities to try many different sports + recreation activities at 3 Berkeley locations.
How To Find The Right East Bay Elementary for your Family, Step-By-Step
Researching schools and reflecting on which attributes will best serve your own child can be overwhelming. Here are some tips.
Bay Area Go Kart Tracks
With the adrenaline rush of racing, go karting is an easy way to turn kids into adult and adults into children.
Big Fun at the Port of Oakland’s Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
Preschoolers will love Middle Harbor Shoreline Park at the Port of Oakland with the best views of the Bay! Container ships lots of giant stuff to look at.
Sponsor Spotlight: East Bay Music Together
All five of our children had large doses of the Music Together program as babies and toddlers. We whole-heartedly endorse the classes, teachers, instruments, and soundtracks.
Things to Do with Kids in Oakland’s Park Blvd. Glenview District
In the midst of the tree-lined boulevard and rows of bungalows, comes a small but bountiful stretch of mom and pop shops, eateries, salons, small
West Oakland Park Profile: Willow Park
Willow Park is a renovated playground in West Oakland that features two nature-themed play structures for big kids and tots.
Meet The Village Retreat Center in San Francisco for New Parents
Located on a quiet floor of the Fairmont Hotel, receive doula care, lactation support, massages, and calm,
Help Wanted: Seeking Writers and Content Creators!
Do you have a passion (and the time!) for telling other parents about your favorite local discoveries? Become a contributor for 510Families.com. We need you!
14 Super Berkeley Parks and Playgrounds
Leave your neighborhood and push your stroller to a new-to-you park or playground in Berkeley. Some have unique features.
Take the Bay Day Challenge With Your Kids
Take on the Bay Day Month of Challenges with your kids September 7 to October 7. See the Bay + win prizes.
Lake Merritt Playground Profile: Snow Park
Across the lake from Fairyland, the newly renovated Snow Park is a beautiful, urban playground you must visit.
FUNBOX Offers 25,000 Square Feet of Inflatable Fun in Pleasanton
Visit FUNBOX, an oversized inflatable destination will be located in the parking lot of the Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton.
Lake Chabot Regional Park: Trails and Boats
Lake Chabot park has hiking trails, boating, biking hiking, and places to eat. An on-site cafe sells fishing bait and licenses, food, and drinks.
Toddler Pick: A Short Hike Around Jewel Lake
The small hike around Jewel Lake in Tilden Park is a wonderful trek for toddlers and the parents who love them.
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
