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Thu December 12, 2024, Montclair Holiday Stroll at Montclair Village
Fri December 27, 2024, Open Jump at Pump It Up
Sat January 11, 2025, Cuenta Cuentos Spanish Storytime at Escuela Bilingue Internacional (lower school)

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Family Fun in the East Bay

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Winter Brainstorm: 25 Things to Do that Cost $10 or Less

Having kids in the Bay Area is super fun with so much to see and do, but it can also be very expensive. During the ...
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Holiday Outing: 3Crosses in Castro Valley

The Christmas Festival at 3Crosses is merry and bright with ice skating, holiday lights, Santa Claus, and a train.
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Day Trip to the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Tide Pools in Moss Beach

King Tides are Dec 13-15, 2024. The Fitzgerald tide pools are accessible for all ages. You can get to tide pools a very short walk ...
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The Impeccable Christmas Lights and Gardens at Oakland’s Temple Hill

Enjoy Christmas lights, music, and the exquisite gardens high above Oakland on Temple Hill.
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Holiday Outing: Christmas at the Tilden Carousel

The Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round transforms every year to a magical winter wonderland. Look for cocoa, ornaments to buy, and sometimes Santa!
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A Driving Christmas Light Tour of Walnut Creek and Concord

See who is bringing holiday cheer to their neighbors with the best Christmas Lights in the greater East Bay. We've got a map for you.
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Winterfest at the Tilden Steam Trains

Seeing Father Solstice and riding on the steam trains done up in Christmas decorations can be lovely or terrible. Check out our tips!
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How to Book a Christmas Pedicab Adventure

This Christmas-themed outdoor adventure for your family may be just the thing to kick off your holiday season.
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Lighted Yachts & Boats on Parade for the Holidays

Add these lighted yacht parades to your holiday bucket list. Twinkling boats pass by in a floating Christmas light spectacular.
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20+ Ideas for Shopping Local in 2024

Wondering how to shop local and support our wonderful small {510} businesses? Here you go!
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How to Find Ladybug Colonies in Oakland’s Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park

From late October through February, observant hikers can find colonies of thousands of ladybugs right here in Oakland. Find out how!

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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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