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Family Fun in the East Bay
Oakland Birthday Party Place: Pump it Up
Pump it Up in Oakland offers a wild party for super-charged kids. Climb the walls and scream your head off before having pizza and cake. Fun times.
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,
Where to buy ballet and gymnastics gear in the East Bay
4 places to find the right outfit for little dancers.
Shop Local: My Town Fan Club (Editor’s Pick)
East Bay dad and artist Shane Donahue captured my attention with his bold prints of familiar signage around the East Bay, hung at Dimond District cafe
What to do with a three-year old in the Bay Area
Guide to fun places, museums, and more in the Bay Area for toddlers who have strong opinions and short attention spans!
Holiday Tea at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Milo and I were guests of Crown and Crumpet to try out their holiday tea service at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel this past weekend.
Bridges Rock Climbing Gym birthday party
A stone’s throw from Costco in Richmond is Bridges Rock Gym, a fitness and climbing spot for kids and adults. Birthday parties at Bridges are
FREE AAA car seat inspections are for big kids too
This post was sponsored by AAA. In time for holiday travel, I want to remind you that AAA offers personalized car seat inspections by appointment for all young
Drive-through Starbucks = rookie parent’s BFF
Drive-through Starbucks is a parents best friend. But you have to know where to look. The East Bay hides them away.
5 local shops to buy rain boots (in the 510) besides Target
Located on Upper Shattuck near Saul’s, Kid Dynamo carries the coolest kids clothes on the market, including rain gear. If a modern aesthetic is important to you, stop by this shop.
Birthday Party Place: Oakland Ice Rink
The cool thing about an indoor ice rink is that you can enjoy it year-round. A recent birthday party at Oakland Ice Center reminded me of the fun!
Wine without whining for East Bay parents
Our web developer shrieked with surprise and delight when she went digging in our site analytics to reveal what terms readers are searching for
{510} Family Faves with El Cerrito mom and educator Lily Jones
El Cerrito mom Lily Jones is the creator of Curiosity Pack, a tool kit for preschool literacy activities at home. She blogs for Teaching Channel
Preschool Frolic at Aurora School is lots of fun
Last year, I took my three-year old to Aurora School for their first ever Science + Art Preschool Frolic. We both had a great time exploring
A day trip for a hot weekend: Burke’s Canoe Trips
One mile north of Forestville, CA sits a canoe put-in spot just steps from the Russian River, where Burke’s Canoe Trips will outfit your family
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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.
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– Heather & Whitney