Fun Things To Do in the East Bay This Weekend: Nov 9-11
What’s fun this weekend with kids? We hand-picked top 10 events for entire family to enjoy. Read our weekend planner for inspiration!
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Fri November 29, 2024, Holiday Tree Lighting Festivities at South Shore Center, Center CourtSat December 7, 2024, Cuenta Cuentos Spanish Storytime at Escuela Bilingue Internacional (lower school)Sat December 7, 2024, Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Jack London Square
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Family Fun in the East Bay
Ticket Alert: Garden of d’Lights, a Sparkling Outdoor Holiday Event in Walnut Creek
Ruth Bancroft Garden lights up 3 acres of garden paths with twinkling lights to explore on a dark evening. Lovely outing for mixed ages.
Where to Get Photos with Santa in the East Bay
Where to get your Santa photos in the East Bay, Oakland, Alameda, or Berkeley and our nearby vicinity all month long.
Thanksgiving Dinner To Go Options for East Bay Families
Want to cut back on some (or all) of the cooking for Thanksgiving? Order ahead from these East Bay favorites.
Performances at Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall: A Guide for Families
Cal Performance's family-friendly lineup at Zellerbach Hall makes planning a special outing a cinch. Adults will appreciate the East Bay location!
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay This Weekend: Nov 9-11
What’s fun this weekend with kids? We hand-picked top 10 events for entire family to enjoy. Read our weekend planner for inspiration!
Christmas Fun: USS Potomac Santa Cruise in Oakland
Back for 2024. Ride on a presidential yacht with Santa Claus. Unlimited cookies, cocoa, and views of the Oakland skyline with souvenirs.
Prospect Sierra’s Incredible New Opportunities for Kindergarten and Middle School Students
With 2 campuses in El Cerrito, Prospect Sierra creates a nurturing & personalized independent school where every child is celebrated.
Winter Break Camps for East Bay Kids
It is that time of the year again: Berkeley & Oakland Winter Break Camps fill in where you leave off. Winter Camps for East Bay ...
Classes for Toddlers & Babies in the East Bay
A comprehensive list of session-based classes for ages 0-5, organized by category: Art, Music, Dance, Science, Play, Language and Culture...
Best Things to Do With Kids in November
What starts off with a candy hangover and ends up on Santa's lap? Yes, November is here and it is bursting with family fun!
25 Best Things to Do in Oakland With Kids
Oakland offers many family-friendly activities, restaurants, and outdoor spaces. Where to begin? Take a look at 25 of our faves.
Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
50 Things to Do With Bay Area Kids When School Is Out
Wondering what to do when school is out? Take one of these 50 fantastic Bay Area ideas and build your day around it.
Shadelands Pumpkin Patch in Walnut Creek
With a petting zoo, cow train, and a field full of pumpkins, Shadelands is a great fall outing in Walnut Creek.
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.
Best East Bay Birthday Cakes, JARS, & Cupcakes
Some of our favorite birthday cake bakeries and dessert shops in the East Bay. Where is your go-to for a birthday treat you didn't make?
Mickelson Pumpkin Patch in Petaluma
Visit Mickelson for wide-open pumpkin fields, gigantic hay maze, kids' activities, and a beer garden serving ice cold beer in the shade.
Book Now: Christmas Tea in the Bay Area For Families
Christmas Tea makes a lovely -- often expensive -- holiday tradition for families. We break it down from near to far.
Introducing: School of the Madeleine in Berkeley
Thanks to School of the Madeleine, a vibrant and inclusive K-8 Catholic school in Berkeley, for sponsoring {510} Families.
Ticket Alert: Family-Friendly Shows by Cal Performances
Enjoy an array of performances at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall: amusing mimes, uplifting dance, jazzy nutcrackers, and singing to Encanto.
East Bay Candy Buyback — Turn Candy into Cash!
East Bay children can exchange Halloween candy for cash at a Halloween candy buyback at the dentist's office.
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 >
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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.
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