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Family Fun in the East Bay

5 East Bay outdoor birthday party ideas
I’ve put together a list of five options for outdoor birthday parties that are super fun and let kids run their ya-yas out around the East Bay.

7 solutions for when you can’t deal with dinner
What East Bay resources are other parents leaning on when they run out of inspiration or time?
Berkeley’s Off the Grid with a kid
El Cerrito mom, Sunny McKay, thinks that Off the Grid with a kid is a great idea! Here are her tips.
Reader tip: Classes in Albany tumbling and yoga
Are you ready for a series of tiny tumbling or post-natal yoga at the Albany rec center? Read on…

Homeroom: Temescal Mac & Cheese Restaurant
Temescal’s popular mac and cheese restaurant, Homeroom, has the classics with a few extra touches that make it great for kids and parents alike. Outdoor seating, too!

Berkeley independent toy store, Mr. Mopps, is delightful
Mr Mopps independent toy store is a gem in Berkeley.

Birthday party entertainment: Fur, Scales and Tails
When I heard about Tracy Hill “the animal guy” and his performance at birthday parties, I knew I should share.

Local sweet potato pie queen: Mamie & Makhi’s
If you’re hungry for a homemade sweet potato pie, read about how my friend Lois is taking the (510) by the belly.
New Kid in Town: Little Star Pizza
The third location of Little Star Pizza has been open on Solano Avenue since mid-summer, and until we went there over the weekend, I had no idea how family-friendly the place would be.
Letterboxing in the 510
Up for a treasure hunt? We’ve got a couple of clues for you.
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