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Sat May 31, 2025, Bay Area Book Festival Family Day at Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
Sat June 7, 2025, Cuenta Cuentos Spanish Storytime at Escuela Bilingue Internacional (lower school)
Sat June 14, 2025, Summer on Solano at Solano Avenue

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Family Fun in the East Bay

Fairyland kid running through the card maze, Oakland photo by Sally Mason

Best Things to Do With Kids in June

It’s time for our monthly activity planner for families: museum visits, community festivals, summer outdoor movies, ball games and more!
Children swimming at Castle Rock Pool in Walnut Creek

Castle Rock Pool: A Bucolic Swimming Destination

Located at the foothills of Mt. Diablo in Walnut Creek, Castle Rock Pool offers a peaceful setting for a swim.
the winning view from angel island

East Bay Father’s Day Guide

Looking for things to do on Father's Day in Oakland? Here are some local-ish ideas for treating, entertaining, and celebrating Dad.

6 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.
girl swims in water wings

Where Do You Swim in the East Bay?

We've rounded up all the best places to swim in the East Bay: seasonal pools, water parks, beaches, lagoons, and even private pools you can ...
Aqua Adventure Water Park with families

What Parents Should Know About Bay Area Water Parks

Your guide to Bay Area waterparks; find the one that works best for your family. From water slide junkies to sprayground newbies, we love ya!
Bubble Planet Experience in Oakland

Summer Splurge: Bubble Planet Experience in Oakland

Bubble Planet is part art exhibit, part playground—a perfect combo for young children and Instagram-happy parents.
Fairyland Summer Sleepover and other wacky places to sleep in the bay area

Fairyland Summer Sleepover: So Much Fun, So Little Sleep

Register now for a Summer Sleepover at Fairyland. Best for preschool-aged buddies and their parents who can sleep through anything.

Most Affordable (Cheap!) East Bay Summer Camps

East Bay Summer camps can still be found for less than $250 per week if you know where to look plus tips on finding more ...

It’s Free! The Edible Schoolyard at King Middle School

A stroll through the Edible Schoolyard garden is an ideal way to entertain visiting grandparents and small kids at the same time. Situated behind Hopkins ...
two players playing nintendo mario kart on a big screen in a store

Now Open: Nintendo Store in San Francisco

Nintendo fans of all ages have a big reason to visit Union Square. This colorful, immersive superstore is now open.

Discounts for East Bay Families

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

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