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Family Fun in the East Bay
510 Family Faves: Leah from “a girl and a boy”
Oakland mom Leah offers up some of her favorite destinations for family fun.
Quarter-Day Trip: Disney Store in San Francisco
I took a preview tour of the store this morning where executives explained that it was designed to be “the best 30 minutes of a child’s day.”
(510) Family Faves: Maury in Alameda
Maury is the mom of two energetic boys — one toddler, one kindergartner — and she sent me an awesome list of Alameda-centric fun and with an excellent half-day…
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.
(510) Family Faves: Tracey from Berkeleyside
Tracey Taylor is the mom of two boys, age 12 & 14, and a cofounder of Berkeleyside. She shares what’s great about being a parent in the East Bay.
We *heart* Music Together
All four of our children had large doses of the Music Together program as babies and toddlers. We whole-heartedly endorse the classes, teachers, instruments, and soundtracks.
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.
Brunch Smackdown for Parents: Rick & Ann vs. Bette
These are both beloved breakfast and brunch establishments in the East Bay with a cult-like following. But I gotta be honest here. The hands-down best place for breakfast (if I can get in) is …
{510} Family Faves: Philippa from Philippa Roberts Jewelry
A reader sent in a tip about Philippa Roberts Jewelry which piqued my interest in the artist, mother, and Piedmont Avenue store owner.
{510} Family Faves: Lance from Berkeleyside
Lance Knobel and Tracey Taylor are the publishers of Berkeleyside, the best darn news and opinion blog in Berkeley. Lance shares his favorite Bay Area spots in his role as Dad of two teenage sons.
Letterboxing in the 510
Up for a treasure hunt? We’ve got a couple of clues for you.
Getting to the airport with a toddler
Getting to the airport with babies or toddlers is a challenge on a good day. Here are a few tips.
Cactus vs Picante Smackdown
Which local taqueria is your go-to?
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
