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Family Fun in the East Bay
Kid Report: Lost Worlds in Livermore
Lost Worlds Livermore has fun places in it such as laser tag, trampolines, mini golf, you name it! The play structure is epic.
Kid-friendly Vegan Restaurants for Families
A round up of kid-friendly vegan and vegetarian restaurants for eating out with families in the East Bay. The easiest, tastiest, & kid-friendliest places.
20 free things to do in the East Bay before summer is over
Take on one of these items as your mission every day, and you’ll definitely be getting the most out of the East Bay.
Family-friendly Napa County with Monday Sparkles
We asked Patricia and Fanny for their favorite kid places in their part of Napa County and they were happy to share ice cream, trails, free movies, & more!
Get Your Kid a Job: Baby Scientist
Seeking baby scientists: UC Berkeley and Mills College both have exciting research studying early childhood development and your child can participate!
Kid Report: Best Skate Parks in the East Bay
Juliette tells us about the best skate parks for skateboarders and scooter riders in the East Bay: Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Moraga. Plus San Rafael.
Tutu School offers ballet in Oakland’s Montclair Village
Tutu School, where toddlers and preschoolers can take their first ballet steps, is the latest addition to Montclair Village. Classes begin at 18 months.
East Bay kids are invited to be Kid Reporters
From now until Aug. 15, we’ll be accepting submissions from the kids of the (510). What are your kids favorite places? And most importantly, why?
Amazing Bubble Shows are exactly that
The Amazing Bubble Show by Louis Pearl is one that all ages — yep, even the skeptical tweens and grandparents! — will enjoy.
Where to camp: Schoolhouse Canyon Campground
Near Guerneville, Schoolhouse Canyon Campground offers kid-friendly car camping in a redwood grove across the road from the Russian River.
5 great day trips in the Bay Area
Bay Area day trips for families within 90 minutes of Oakland: Safari West, Monterey Aquarium, Roaring Camp, Jelly Belly Factory, Ano Nuevo State Park.
Me time: Handcraft Studio School
Each month, a roster of artist/teachers rotate through the Handcraft Studio School space, offering a few hours of instruction to a group of 10-20 adult students.
Bay Area moms release SCREENAGERS: Growing up in the digital age
On my recent group tour for prospective parents of King Middle School in Berkeley, a hot topic on the minds of the parents of soon-to-be
Quick getaway to the Capitol: One night in Sacramento
Old town Sacramento makes an easy getaway for Bay Area families including a stop by the capitol building and a swim at the Embassy Suites pool.
Day trip: Guerneville for families
90 minutes North of Oakland on the Russian River sits the quaint little town of Guerneville — our favorite day trip.
Fortune Cookie Factory in Oakland
There’s a fortune cookie “factory” in Oakland’s Chinatown, and if you are not paying attention you’ll miss it. Tucked into the span of two small
Vacation Inspiration: Lake Siskiyou near Mount Shasta
The Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort was the perfect place for my family to stop on our way to Oregon, but it’s worthy of a long
Get messy at Berkeley’s Sticky Art Lab
Sticky Art Lab in Berkeley offers craft sessions for families, after school supervision for elementary kids, creative reuse parties for all.
Berkeley Enough: Fog and Smog (video)
Enjoy this video comparing the LA scene to Berkeley.
Year-end thanks to all who sponsored {510} Families in 2015
We are so grateful to all of the local businesses who partnered with us this year, sponsoring events, advertising in our emails, in our sidebars,
What to Expect at the Lake Merritt Boating Center
I lived next to Lake Merritt for two years and have lived in the East Bay for 16 since then, but this weekend was my
What to Do With Kids in the Elmwood (Berkeley)
Our favorite fantastic places in the Elmwood to enjoy with children including where to eat, where to play, and where to shop!
Ticket Alert: Disney on Ice
Coming soon to a theater or arena near you: Moana on ice skates. Get your tickets now.
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
13 Best Boba Places in the East Bay
Check out some of the best boba places in Berkeley, Oakland, & Alameda with a beginner’s guide to bubble tea flavors and combos.
Park Profile: Imagine Inclusive Playground in Dublin
Explore this, shiny, new, and expansive playground with inclusive features, just 30 minutes away from Oakland.
How to Prevent Lice, a Guest Post by NitPixies
Just the thought of our children — or us — getting head lice makes us itchy. We are so grateful to share helpful advice by
New Family Campground in the East Bay: Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay
Located at the foot of Dumbarton Bridge in Fremont, the campsite, while urban, includes access to trails in Coyote Hills Regional Park and Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge.
9 Playground Ziplines for Bay Area Kids
Our favorite nearby ziplines in the East Bay are in Berkeley and Alameda, but we found a dozen more for adventurous kids to try.
Vacation Inspiration: Mendocino Glamping with Kids & Skunk Train Through the Redwood
A summer Mendocino trip is becoming a yearly tradition for our family. We love glamping at Mendocino Grove, riding the iconic Skunk Train, and hitting the beaches.
Park Profile: Rancho San Ramon Splash Pad & Community Park
The Rancho San Ramon Community Park has it all for my children. With 3 separate play areas & a splash pad, little ones want to stay for hours.
Park Profile: Dorothy Bolte Park in the Berkeley Hills
With a thrilling 40-foot concrete slide connecting two playgrounds, Dorothy Bolte Park in the Berkeley Hills provides hours of amusement.
What to Do With Kids in Kensington
Find all the fun things to do with kids in and around Kensington and Colusa Circle from Blake Garden to the perfect sweet treats.
Small World Park, Pittsburg is Perfect for Kids Under 8
One entrance fee gives you access to mini carnival rides, a train that loops the park, a zipline, playground structures, and a crawdad fishing pond.
Star Wars at Disneyland: Galaxy’s Edge
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the highly-anticipated land at Disneyland included with park admission. How to go? When to go? Let’s talk.
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
