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Sat September 6, 2025, Cal vs. Texas Southern Football Game at California Memorial Stadium
Sat September 13, 2025, Cal vs. Minnesota Football Game at California Memorial Stadium
Sun September 14, 2025, Solano Avenue Stroll at Solano Avenue

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Family Fun in the East Bay

Magical Christmas Train with Santa

Book Now: Magical Christmas Train in Sacramento

Tickets are now available for the Magical Christmas Train by River Fox out of West Sacramento. It will be lots of holiday fun.
Russian River with Kids

Vacation Inspiration: Russian River With Kids

While only about two-hour drive from the Bay Area, it feels like you have traveled to a faraway land featuring fresh redwood-scented air, a flowing ...
Palm-Springs-Pool

Vacation Inspiration: Road Trip to Palm Springs

A family road trip to Palm Springs offers an extreme change of scenery and climate. My kids loved the heat and we loved the vibe. ...
dancers doing scottish highland dance

Labor Day: Scottish Games in Pleasanton

Labor Day Weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds come for feats of strength, colorful highland dances, whisky tasting, and lots of kilts.
napa wine train turns into Santa Train

Book Now: Holiday Train Rides Around the Bay Area

All aboard the Polar Express! Here are a few magical holiday train rides for Bay Area families, some of which will sell out quickly.
Outdoors at Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley whale sculpture

Where Do You Take Guests From Out-of-Town?

To show off the East Bay to your friends from back home, where do you go? We've got culture, stunning views, the Bay, and redwoods!
Bubble Planet Experience in Oakland

Until Nov.2 : Bubble Planet Experience in Oakland

Bubble Planet is part art exhibit, part playground—a perfect combo for young children and Instagram-happy parents.
Tykes on Trikes at Oakland Pride

Oakland Pride Parade

Oakland Pride is here! Fairyland Pride Fest and a Pride Parade.
Sacramento Polar Express

Book Now: Sacramento’s Polar Express

Don't miss your chance to purchase tickets to the Polar Express train in Old Town Sacramento. Become a member early for presale access.
dinosaur at cal

Late Summer Brainstorm: 25 Things to Do that Cost Less Than $10

Summer bucket list of family fun outings that cost less than 10 bucks for one adult and one child
kids are happy in casual clothes in front of a costumed lego character in a lego play space

Throw a LEGO Birthday Party Like a Pro in the East Bay

LEGO birthday parties can be at your house or in a rec center and be as easy or challenging as you want. If your kid ...
Critter Connection at The Lawrence

Animal Discovery Room at Lawrence Hall of Science

The Lawrence Hall of Science hosts an active Animal Discovery Zone from chinchillas to box turtles.
West Oakland Farm Park Veg

Profile: West Oakland Farm Park & Playground

West Oakland Farm Park has it all according to my little ones: farm, playground, green space, animals, and an amazing mission.

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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