Favorite Bay Area Toddler Activities
Guide to fun places, museums, and more in the Bay Area for toddlers who have strong opinions and short attention spans!
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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
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.
Prospect Sierra’s Incredible New Opportunities for Kindergarten and Middle School Students
Thanks to Prospect Sierra School in El Cerrito, CA for sponsoring this post. We are thrilled to spread the word about the exciting opportunity for ...
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.
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay This Weekend: Nov 2-3
What’s fun this weekend with kids? We hand-picked top 10 events for entire family to enjoy. Read our weekend planner for inspiration!
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.
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.
Ticket Alert: Garden of d’Lights, a Sparkling Outdoor Holiday Event in Walnut Creek
Ruth Bancroft Garden is lighting up 3 acres of garden paths with magical, twinkling lights to explore on a dark evening. Lovely outing for mixed ...
Fall Fun at Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch & Giant Corn Maze
Pumpkins, petting zoo, ziplines, corn pit, cow train, and so many more outdoor activities to fill your visit to the Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch!
On Sale Oct 22: Glowfari Lantern Festival at the Oakland Zoo
Tix on sale 10/22. Glowfari opens at the Oakland Zoo from Nov. 8 through January. Hundreds of gigantic glowing lanterns will be set up after ...
Introducing Center For Early Childhood Connections
At the CECC in Albany, the therapists and other support staff pride themselves on helping families build relationships and expand their toolkits as their children ...
Ticket Alert: Bay Area Nutcrackers & Other Holiday Performances
Want to see the Nutcracker in Oakland? Here are some lovely holiday performances to choose from including larger- and small-scale theaters.
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.
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Photo: Roots & Shoots, 2010
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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