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Family Fun in the East Bay

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.

Year-end thanks to all who sponsored {510} Families in 2018
Wow, thanks to the many camps, play spaces, restaurants, services, and jugglers that keep us researching, writing, and sharing with you! We love you guys.

Winter is the Best Time to Explore the California Delta with Kids
Annie Burke is the creator of Outside Kids. In the summer months, those of us living in the hot inland areas head west on highways 580, 80,

Anytime experience gift: Edible Excursions in Oakland (DEAL)
Want to eat, drink, and be merry anytime of year? We strongly recommend the foodie tours of Edible Excursions around Bay Area neighborhoods!

Round1 arcade has karaoke for kids in Concord
Three 11-year olds hit a karaoke room at a large arcade in Concord. Here’s what happened.

Disneyland Tips for First-time Visitors
During Thanksgiving week, my husband and I took our son to Disneyland, and it was as magical as only Disneyland at Christmastime can be. But

Ride a concrete slide in Berkeley
Get your thrills by zipping down a cement slide in the Berkeley Hills. There are TWO concrete slides in Berkeley that we know of.

Yes, the Bay Area Does Have Seasons: Winter
We gratefully welcome back Annie Burke, founder of Outside Kids, for today’s post. Most people say that the Bay Area doesn’t have seasons. I disagree.

Golden Gate Knights jedi training
If you have any huge Star Wars nerds in your house, you’ll want to consider an afternoon of jedi training for you and your padawan.

It happened! The {510} Families Preschool Fair & Playdate in Oakland
In addition to the expo-style room, filled with friendly preschool teachers and parents, an adjacent room offered a showcase of kids activities.

Perfect Bay Area roadtrips with a baby
Here are a few Bay Area getaways where you can just throw the baby and gear into your family car and set out. Once you have reservations of course.

Park Profile: San Lorenzo Community Park
San Lorenzo Community Park is a true East Bay gem:Â Duck pond, massive play structure, paths, basketball courts, picnic areas.
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