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Family Fun in the East Bay
Park Profile: Doyle Hollis Park
At Doyle St and 61st Street in Emeryville, you’ll find a terrific playground, grassy field, small tot lot, and community garden.
Snow Day on Upper Shattuck in North Berkeley
Bring boots and mittens to Shattuck Avenue between Rose and Vine Streets in Berkeley on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
Insider tips: University Village with kids
From free toys to expensive parking, here are my insider tips for parents of babies and little kids living in the University Village.
Staycation in Santa Clara
For a low key, budget friendly staycation in Silicon Valley, the Santa Clara Marriott is an easy last-minute trip. My girls loved it.
Photographer we love: Rasheed Photography
Rasheed Photography is an Oakland-based family business that serves the Bay Area and beyond with family photos and retail goodies.
Dragon boats on Oakland’s Lake Merritt!
Coming to Oakland on 9/28 – 9/29, the Northern California International Dragon Boat Festival is all kinds of exciting.
Pleasanton BMX Park, dirt jumping with kids
I just took our two oldest boys to the Pleasanton BMX Park, and boy was it fun! I am an avid mountain biker and occasionally
Dartmouth Tot Lot in Albany, a love story
On the corner of Dartmouth and Talbot in Albany, find a small park with an excess of used push cars, play houses, a tiny play structure and swings.
Weekend getaway: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The theme park at Universal Studios Hollywood including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is best for those over age nine who love intense films & rides.
Park profile: Castro Park in El Cerrito
El Cerrito’s Castro Park is a favorite playground packed with equipment for activities from basketball to rock climbing.
No more tours of Mrs. Grossman’s Sticker Factory in Petaluma
The only sticker factory in the USA, Mrs. Grossman’s Sticker Factory, has stopped giving tours as of July 31, 2019.
San Leandro FootGolf with kids
Would your children like to kick soccer balls into large golf holes? I took my kids to test out FootGolf in San Leandro and here’s our report.
What to do with little kids at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood bucket list of fun things to do with little kids PLUS a discount valid through September, 2019.
Profile: Golfland mini golf center & birthday party place
A classic miniature golf venue in the East Bay with loads of fun challenges and hazards.
{510} Family Faves with Mishi and Carter
Local favorites from an East Bay mom and children’s book author.
Kids Obstacle Challenge coming to San Mateo
Kids Obstacle Challenge is a fun adventure and obstacle course for kids ages 5-16, with 15+ challenging obstacles and lots of mud.
Five Lunch Dates (No Babysitter Required!)
Favorite East Bay lunch spots in South Berkeley and North Oakland (AKA where I love to go with my husband so we can avoid paying a sitter)
Oakland birthday party place: Oakland Zoo
Everything you need to know about having a child’s birthday party at the Oakland Zoo!
Best Baby Classes in the East Bay
Looking for baby gyms, baby music classes, or language exploration? These are the best baby classes in Oakland and the East Bay for infants and toddlers.
Ticket Alert: Summer Musical Theater at Woodminster Amphitheater in Oakland
This lovely outdoor musical theater experience in Oakland’s Joaquin Miller Park is a must-do summer date night or outing for older kids.Â
Park profile: Astro Tot Lot at Lake Merritt
Right next to the Lakeview Library in Oakland, you will find Astro Tot Lot now open. Lake Merritt makes for a scenic playground with all new equipment.
Park Profile: Oakland’s Dimond Park
This 12-acre oasis located in the center of Oakland has scenery, a creek, paved paths, sports courts, a recreation center, and 3 play structures.
7 Playgrounds & Viewing Spots for Boat-Loving Kids
Sail over to these nautical-inspired play structures throughout the East Bay if your kid can’t get enough of boats! Plus, details on where to spot or ride boats.
Berkeley Park Profile: San Pablo Park
Visit Berkeley’s oldest park for new play structures, big fields, baseball, basketball, tennis, community center, and room to run.
{Sponsored} Become a Family Documentarian with Coaching from an East Bay Photographer
Participants will leave the workshop with a better understanding of photography foundation and the confidence to capture moments with creativity.
Berkeley Park Profile: James Kenney Park
Enjoy updated play structures and nature-based climbing areas at this Northwest Berkeley Park, just minutes away from Fourth Street.
Park Profile: Woodstock Park in Alameda
On a quiet street in Alameda, Woodstock Park playground has exciting features: a zipline, platform swings, and a giant rope climbing structure.
Sponsor Spotlight: Berkeley Hills Nursery School
Berkeley Hills Nursery School combines a cozy atmosphere with lots of engaging outdoor play and an exceptionally experienced team of teachers.
Ticket Alert Aug 5-6: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Don’t miss Chase Center’s Hot Wheels Monster Truck Glow Party! Kids can see enormous versions of their toy cars do exciting stunts.
Backroads Made My Summer Vacation Impossibly Happy
I didn’t have to do any planning in advance or troubleshooting during the trip and each day of my family’s active vacation was incredible.
K-12 World Language classes for East Bay kids
There are so many places in Oakland, Berkeley, and nearby that will immerse your school-age child in Spanish, Mandarin, French, Hebrew, Arabic, and more!
All About Berkeley Family Camps: Echo Lake vs. Tuolumne
Are you registered for a City of Berkeley family camp? We’re here to share some details and tips to prepare your family for the trip.Â
Dusterberry Neighborhood Park in Fremont: A New Place to Play
Since the equipment is brand new and the ground cover is freshly installed, Dusterberry Park is an appealing place to visit while all the colors are still bright.
Daytrip to Stinson Beach with kids
Stinson Beach is our favorite, FAVORITE beach in the Bay Area with kids.
Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza {Ticket Alert}
Tickets are on sale now for this one-day event that will bring dozens of favorite characters together for a concert-style show packed with singing, dancing, acrobatics, and more.
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
