East Bay Summer Camp Guide (2024)
Oakland Summer Camps + Berkeley Summer Camps with day camps in STEM, sports, cooking, arts, music, and more!
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Sat June 1, 2024, Annual Sand Castle & Sculpture Contest at Robert W. Crown Memorial State BeachFri June 14, 2024, Movies in the Park: Super Mario at San Pablo ParkSat June 29, 2024, Waterfront Flicks: Beetlejuice at Jack London Square
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Family Fun in the East Bay
East Bay Outdoor Summer Movie Round-Up
Outdoor movies are back this summer so grab a blanket & keep your kids up late. Here are a few fun places to watch movies ...
Reader Favorites: Top Dentists Referred By East Bay Parents
Our 510families community shared their favorite pediatric dentists in the inner East Bay, here are the top ones
Everything You Need to Know About Bay Area Amusement Parks
From Six Flags in Vallejo to Happy Hollow in San Jose, which is primarily a Zoo, there are some really cool places that are worth ...
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay This Weekend: May 18-19
What’s fun this weekend with kids? We hand-picked top 10 events for entire family to enjoy. Read our weekend planner for inspiration!
Cal Sailing Club Offers Free Boat Rides (Sometimes)
Did you know that Cal Sailing Club offers regular free rides to curious community members (including kids 5+)?
Oakland A’s Offer Free Admission for Kids (2024)
Kids aged 14 and younger are invited to the Oakland A's Sunday home games for free. Root for your Green and Gold & stay after ...
10+ Drop-in Toddler Activities in the East Bay for $10 or Less
A helpful list of toddler activities and outings that don't require advanced planning, for East Bay kids and parents.
Favorite East Bay Food Halls for Families
Choose your own dining adventure at a food hall. Here are our favorites with dozens of meal choices to please even the pickiest taste buds.
Summer Fairs and Festivals for Bay Area Families
Here is a list of outdoor street fairs, carnivals, county fairs, and festivals to pencil into your Summer plans from May to August.
Crown Beach in Alameda Is Perfect For Kids
The water of Crown Memorial Beach in Alameda is shallow for hundreds of feet into the Bay. This results in a huge wave-free baby pool, ...
5 Best Places to Photograph Families in the East Bay
With the input of a professional photographer, we've got a list of fantastic East Bay spots for family sessions.
5 Tot-Friendly Splash Parks in the East Bay
We've rounded up our favorite splash pads in the East Bay - perfect for pre-swimmers and toddlers to get cool in the summer heat.
Memorial Day Weekend: Ardenwood Rail Fair
Get your train fix at Rail Fair! Enjoy train rides, operating model trains, historic railroad equipment displays, and live music.
Hike to Pancake Breakfast at West Point Inn
Pancake hike was totally worth it! I tried to savor the perfect weather, these sweet children, and the epic view because I may never get ...
Sports Camps for East Bay Kids
A round-up of sports camps in the East Bay: soccer, swimming, softball, archery, parkour, gymnastics, tennis, and more!
Open for Danger: Adventure Playground Berkeley
Adventure Playground Berkeley lets kids imagine, build, and decorate their own play structures with saws, hammers, nails, and paint.
Open for Swimming & Recreation: Lake Temescal in Oakland
Lake Temescal is a beautiful (almost hidden) gem nestled next to the Highway 24/13 interchange, near Montclair, in Oakland.
A Guide to Cherry Picking in Brentwood for 2024
Brentwood: When to go, where to go, and what to bring on a cherry-picking day trip from the Bay Area.
Ride with Your Kids! May is Bike Month
Between Bike to School Day & Kidical Mass, the message is to get more kids riding for fun and transit. Put on your helmet.
May 4: de Youngsters Day Out is a Celebration of Art
Reserve tickets to the annual free community day for children – the de Youngsters Day Out - a must-do for art-loving kids.
Discounts for East Bay Families
- Oakland Aviation Museum. Save 60% on admission to this exciting, kid-approved aircraft experience.
- Save on Disneyland tix. Disneyland Resorts at best prices through our affiliate, Get Away Today.
- More East Bay discounts >
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.
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