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Family Fun in the East Bay
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.
Thousand Oaks Tot Park
A Pandora’s Box of toddler fun, Thousand Oaks park offers an easy-to-manage playground for little ones who don’t know there’s more to see beyond its walls.
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)
Arlington Park & Clubhouse: Lots to explore in El Cerrito
Arlington Park has tons of green space and is one of those winding parks that has a variety of areas to explore beyond the play structures.
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.
Park Profile: Becky Temko Tot Park in Berkeley
Becky Temko tot lot in Southwest Berkeley is small, enclosed, and simply wonderful for watching more than one toddler at a time. Until you need a bathroom.
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: Totland in Berkeley
We love Totland for toddlers, and especially for parents who are on their own with a new second baby. Swings, climbing things, spinny rides, and slides.
FLAX Oakland: Family-friendly Art, Design, Creativity
FLAX art & design Oakland is the new 14,500 sq ft flagship store. Parents will like the kids’ table for creating while you shop. And free parking.
Budget Birthday Party Idea: Roberts Regional Park in Oakland
A simple and affordable birthday party at Roberts Regional Park in Oakland.
Park Profile: Willard Park in Berkeley
Willard Park near Elmwood is a terrific park and playground for families with a large grassy field, tot play yard, and tennis courts.
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.
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
