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Family Fun in the East Bay
Tour the Jelly Belly factory in Fairfield
The Jelly Belly jellybean company in the land offers free tours and will send you home with samples and fun facts to spare. Win win.
Mini-Golf at Putter’s Goat Track Country Club in Walnut Creek
It’s the perfect time for some mini-golf fun at Putters Putt Putt — a charming, neighborhood mini golf course in Walnut Creek.
Parents’ Guide to Solano Avenue
The one-mile stretch of Solano Avenue, running through Berkeley and Albany features over 200 businesses ranging from ballet to boba.
The Best Tubing and Sledding near the Bay Area
10 top destinations with a ticket booth that will give you access to tubing or sledding with your kids!
Half-Day Camps in the East Bay
Summer camps that offer half-day programs are perfect for kids that need a little bit of time away from home. Choose mornings or afternoons.
15+ Fun February Break Camps
If your children have a mid-February school break, find a day camp to make their days entertaining and exhausting.
Spotlight on Independent School Escuela Bilingüe Internacional
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI) offers a PK-8 multilingual education located in Oakland.
Hike With Kids Through UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
Take your kids on a nature-filled hike at UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. Mine love it any time of year for giant cacti & colorful blooms.
Park Profile: Pine Meadow Park in Martinez
Pine Meadow Park is a sweet neighborhood park with a unique play structure, accessible design, spinning merry-go-round, and swings.
Best Things to Do With Kids in January
Trips to the snow, nature playspaces, and lots of drop-in friendly, free events. Here the best things to do with kids this month.
Big Thanks to Our 2025 Sponsors!
From 24 Hour Oakland Parent Teacher Children Center to Zip Code East Bay, these are 272 of our favorite sponsors this year!
Best Places to Take Kids in Concord
Discover 15+ destinations and small town treasures for families to plan an amazing day in Concord.
{Shop Local} Where to Get Pinatas in Oakland
Here are four Oakland spots that charmed me with their piñata selections.
Oakland’s Mountain View Cemetery Holiday Circle of Lights
This easy evening outing includes a festive holiday light display and it’s located near tons of dinner spots.
Jumpity Bumpity: An Indoor Play Space in Concord
Concord’s Jumpity Bumpity is a clean, spacious fun indoor play space with many creative slides and features to keep your kid moving!
5 East Bay Spots to Get Even Wetter on a Rainy Day
Outdoor spots to take kids after — or during — a rainy day in the East Bay.
Taking the San Francisco Bay Ferry With Kids
Riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry from Jack London Square is a fun activity to do with kids — even if your destination is just a roundtrip!
What’s Open on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day?
Movies, art, music, cycling, hiking secret stairs, and watching penguins — lots of fun choices for families on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve!
Spotlight on the East Bay International High School (IHS)
Looking at IHS college admissions data, it is hard to deny that the school has found a winning formula. Graduates from the IHS Class of 2025 were accepted into Ivy League schools, top public universities, and leading liberal arts colleges.
Ouch! A Parent’s Guide to Dental Emergencies—From Alameda Pediatric Dentistry
Dental emergencies can be stressful, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. If you’re unsure of the next step, reach out to your child’s dentist.
Kid-Friendly OMCA: Oakland Museum of California
Children under 12 are free. Kid-friendly exhibits and beautiful gardens make the Oakland Museum of California a win for families.
Parents’ Guide to East Bay Gardens
Explore family-friendly East Bay Gardens for outdoor fun: admire flowers, follow butterflies, enjoy nature, & get inspired!
Favorite Bay Area Toddler Activities
Guide to fun places, museums, and more in the Bay Area for toddlers who have strong opinions and short attention spans!
Urban Air Adventure Park Massive Indoor Play Space
It has everything: obstacle courses, trampolines, a 35-foot vertical playground, ceiling zip line, ropes course, climbing wall, and laser tag
Giddy-up! Lunar New Year at Fairyland
Come to the party: lion dances, lucky crafts, delicious eats, and rhythmic beats promise plenty of good fortune and fun.
Where to Take Bay Area Kids to Experience the Snow
Bay Area kids get to experience the snow with a day trip or weekend getaway for sledding, tubing, snow shoeing, skiing, or snowboarding. Lucky kids.
Ticket Alert: Once Upon a Mattress at the Presidio Theatre
Children will enjoy a magical fairytale about a silly prince finding his perfect mate using 20 mattresses and a pea at the Presidio Theatre.
20+ Things to Do in Rockridge With Kids
Save this amazing list of things to do with kids in Rockridge along College Avenue in Oakland.
Art, Design, and Maker Summer Camps
Let’s design and make amazing things this summer! This roundup of maker and art summer camps will keep hands and brains busy.
12 Places to Go Plane-Spotting in the Bay Area
We rounded up the best destinations for plane-loving kids to view airplanes.
Children’s Creativity Museum in SF
The Children’s Creativity Museum in Yerba Buena Gardens is a hands-on, multimedia art and technology experience for kids 2-12.
AIMS: Oakland’s College-Focused Public Charter School
Rooted in Oakland since 1996, AIMS is all about academic excellence and preparing students for four-year colleges and beyond.
Summer Camps that Allow Daily Drop-in
Summer camps that offer daily drop-in service are a special kind of lifeline to parents. This is a roundup of summer camps that let you pay per day.
5 Places to Try Postpartum Yoga
Postnatal yoga classes are a safe, welcoming new outing for new moms with babies.
20+ Valentine’s Day Outings for East Bay Families
Love is love. Valentine’s Day activities for families in the East Bay. We are excited to share this round-up of love- and heart-themed activities
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
