What Are The Closest Snow Play Trips for Bay Area Families?
Where to take Bay Area kids to play in the snow? Skip the lifts. Here are five options for kid-friendly snow play with snowshoes or ...
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Family Fun in the East Bay
Lunar New Year in the Bay Area is a Family-Friendly Celebration
As the Year of the Snake approaches, a handful of wonderful kid-friendly Lunar New Year celebrations pop up around the Bay Area.
How to Get in FREE to Dozens of Bay Area Museums, Science Centers, + Gardens
Many of the Bay Area's very best museums are free at least one day each month. If you arrive early, you can visit world-class museums ...
Cold or Wet Day? Go Indoor Swimming
My kids love to go to an indoor swimming pool even if the weather outside is frightful. Here are some fave East Bay pools.
Best Things to Do With Kids in February
What to do in February with Bay Area Kids: Celebrate Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, and 27 more ideas!
Black History Month for Kids and Families in the Bay Area
Celebrate with storytimes, dance performances, and a parade! We'll be adding new kid-friendly Black History Month activities all month.
Indoor Fun: 10+ Things to Do on Rainy Days in the East Bay
On a rainy day, here are some great indoor fun East Bay destinations to make your kids happy and run off those ya-yas!
Baby Consignment Stores in the East Bay
I love that the East Bay has so many places to get quality used kids' clothes. Consignment sales are ideal for snow pants, dress clothes, ...
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay this Weekend: Feb. 1 – 2
What’s fun this weekend with kids? We hand-picked top 10 events for entire family to enjoy. Read our weekend planner for inspiration!
East Bay Summer Camp Guide
Oakland Summer Camps + Berkeley Summer Camps with day camps in STEM, sports, cooking, arts, music, and more!
A Rookie’s Guide to Kids Baseball & Softball in the East Bay
If you're thinking you'd like to give your child the opportunity to play baseball, but don't know how to get started, keep reading. We'll walk ...
Favorite Valentine’s Day Activities for Families
Love is love. Valentine's Day activities for families in the East Bay. We are excited to share this round-up of love- and heart-themed activities
Kid-Friendly OMCA: Oakland Museum of California
Children under 12 are free. Kid-friendly exhibits and beautiful gardens make the Oakland Museum of California a win for families.
Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
Ticket Alert: James and the Giant Peach at the Presidio Theatre
Children will enjoy a magical and rocky ride inside a giant peach when they set off on an adventure at the Presidio Theatre.
Where Can New Parents Meet Each Other in the East Bay?
Looking for an opening to connect with other new mothers? Here are some resources including support groups and activity groups in the East Bay.
Introducing Lair of the Bear Family Camp
Guests will be greeted with great enthusiasm by college-aged staffers who are delighted to hang out with your kids, make them feel special, and entertain ...
Gently Used Kids Clothing Shop in Berkeley: Grove Street Kids
At Grove Street Kids in Berkeley, the clothing is as well merchandised as I've ever seen in a used clothing store.
Oakland Public Schools: A Guide to OUSD Enrollment
Helpful information about Oakland public schools for families making ranking and enrollment decisions.
Ticket Alert: NBA All Star Weekend at Oakland Arena
Three special events associated with the NBA All-Star Game will take place at the Oakland Arena -- and tickets are available now.
Cal Athletic Events: Free and Cheap Fun for Kids in Berkeley
Cal sporting events are local family fun - and often free!
Where to Take Bay Area Kids to Experience the Snow
Bay Area kids get to experience the snow with a day trip or weekend getaway for sledding, tubing, snow shoeing, skiing, or snowboarding. Lucky 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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– Heather & Whitney
