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Family Fun in the East Bay
It’s time to Help A Mother Out
One of my favorite Bay Area blogging moms, Amy, has done us all a favor and set up a fundraising page through which we can
Cheap Eats in Eastlake
I’d like to introduce another new contributor to 510Families: Lisa is a journalist and mom to a seven year-old and also a Bollywood fan. Today,
New mom challenge: Find bookstore events for babies
Celebrate your local, independent bookstores by discovering a new one, visiting with your well-behaved children and buying a terrific book. Better yet, find out which
{510} Family Faves: East Bay mom (and Olympian) Kristi Yamaguchi
I met Kristi Yamaguchi, mom of two, at an event recently where she was showing off Tsu.ya, her new line of women’s apparel. I learned
Date night in the East Bay: Just drinks (Part four)
Sometimes 45 minutes is all you get for a date. That’s why we are posting a short list of date night ideas for “just a
Reader tip: Alberrito Streets
Lest we forget our neighbors to the North, my friend Wendy reminded me that this Saturday is the Alberrito Streets extravaganza. It is a monster
Berkeley birthday party: Tilden’s Merry-Go-Round
Fun outdoor birthday party place: Tilden Park Carousel! The merry-go-round makes for an entertaining ride and a lovely backdrop. This one’s pretty easy.
Wine country with kids: Calistoga public swimming pool
Our contributor today is Berkeley mom Nila Rosen who tipped us off to the idea of researching in advance of a road trip to locate
Birthday advice: Places for rent in Oakland
House too small for a party? Here are four places you can rent out from Oakland Department of Parks and Recreation for your next kid birthday party.
How To: Dinner and a Movie
Ever since going on a date with my husband has carried an extra $15 per hour expense (that’s for the babysitter, for those of you
Reader tip: Transition back to school
Here’s a tip from Elizabeth Sautter, Director of Communication Works, that we use in my own house! This sign was created with my 7 year-old
Dinner on the table: Fast food that’s super healthy
Or what the heck is a community supported kitchen? Three Stone Hearth is a worker-owned cooperative, offering nutrient dense foods to homes and families around the Bay Area.
Dinner on the table: prepared meals from Berkeley Bowl
When the second Berkeley Bowl opened in West Berkeley, I started writing a post in my head featuring all the terrific prepared meals that someone
Tips for reselling children’s clothing
I’m a big fan of scoring deals at used clothing stores, especially for my kids. It doesn’t seem smart to spend a lot on things
Reader tip: Marinwood Pool in San Rafael
A good half-hour North of Berkeley, San Rafael offers weather that makes stripping down and jumping in the pool more tolerable. Reader Cori Kesler of
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
