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Family Fun in the East Bay
Visit Historic Downtown Benicia
Downtown Benicia is the cutest little place with some big history. With California’s third capitol building, picnic, seashore, treats & more!
The hottest and coolest trends in ice cream
We’ve got new trends to try, East Bay. Here’s a list of ice cream treats you’ll want to pencil into your summer bucket list.
Visiting Bay Area Art Museums and Galleries with Kids
Presenting some must-know info for parents who plan to visit Bay Area museums with their children to make it more fun for all.
Summer Brainstorm: 25 things to do with a kid that cost less than $5
Summer bucket list of family fun outings that cost less less than five bucks for an adult and a kid. Thanks to all of you who contributed.
Birthday Party Idea: EcoMonster craft party
A birthday party plan that will arrive at your door and provide entertainment — and favors — for your crowd of guests.
Diverse Reading List via Solidarity Sundays
Jenny Berggren is a librarian and parent living in Alameda, CA. I am sharing an excerpt from her fantastic Solidarity Sundays rad kids reading list.
East Bay Charter School Guide (Submissions)
Join the 2021 {510} Families East Bay Charter School Guide at 2019 prices.
East Bay Private School Guide (submissions)
We are excited to release our 2024-25 {510} Families East Bay Private School Guide. It will highlight sponsors with logos and school descriptions. To be
Swimming pool worth the drive: Mill Valley Aquatic Center
If you feel like it’s time to swim, but the Bay Area weather is not cooperating, consider an indoor pool.
Biking with East Bay kids on the Bay Bridge
My husband Alec took our big boys to ride bicycles on the Eastern span of the Bay Bridge. For a pretty flat course, the views are stunning.
{510} Families’ Big Birthday Bash (photos)
50 toddlers and their big people joined us at the Junior Center of Art & Science in Oakland to celebrate our 7th birthday. Thanks to Icarian for the pics.
Birthday Party Idea: Kayaking in Lake Merritt
Here’s what you need to know about renting kayaks on Lake Merritt for a kid’s birthday party in Oakland.
Oakland Running Festival and Kids Fun Run
The Kids Zone at the Oakland Running Festival promises to be a fun, active morning. Running optional.
Birthday Party Place: Swim Party at AquaTech
An indoor pool party is one of the more unique children’s birthday party ideas, and AquaTech Swim Center in Alameda is the perfect place to do it.
Park review: Dover Street Park in Rockridge
Oakland’s Dover Street Park in Rockridge is a fun stop off the beaten path. Fully gated and free toys make it perfect for beginning walkers to preschoolers.
Welcome to {510} Families
Photo: Roots & Shoots, 2010
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.
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– Heather & Whitney