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10 Unique Floating Pumpkin Patches

If you love swimming and pumpkins, check out one of these East Bay floating pumpkin patches. Most require RSVP
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Sat October 4, 2025, Cal vs. Duke Football Game at California Memorial Stadium
Sun October 12, 2025, Toy Store Grand Opening at Five Little Monkeys, College Ave
Fri October 17, 2025, Cal vs. UNC Game at California Memorial Stadium

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Family Fun in the East Bay

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Where to Get Halloween Costumes in the East Bay

Here's where to buy costumes and get the materials to make them yourself in the East Bay.
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This October: Kids Travel Free in San Diego!

This October, kids ages 3-11 get FREE admission to top attractions when accompanied by a paid adult in San Diego.
Music and storytime with Cascada de Flores

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month for Kids & Families

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15. We found a variety of ways to celebrate with kids in the East Bay.
adult and child eat on the lawn in benicia

A Little Kids Guide to Downtown Benicia

Downtown Benicia is the cutest little place with some big history. With California's third capitol building, picnic, seashore, treats & more!
niles canyon polar express christmas train

On Sale Oct. 4: East Bay Christmas Train: Niles Canyon Train of Lights

Set your calendar alerts. Niles Canyon Railway plans to release tickets for their popular Train of Lights event for the first Saturday of October.
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This Weekend: Community Music Day at Crowden School

Community Music Day at the Crowden School offers free hands-on music experiences for children. This Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm.
Diwali

Celebrating Diwali with Kids in the East Bay

Buy your tickets now for these family-friendly Navratri and Diwali events in the East Bay and South Bay. Tickets will sell out.
Devil's Slide Trail in Pacifica

Day Trip to Pacifica With Kids

Pacifica is the place to be on a sunny day. Pack a lunch and a kite for a stunning day at the beach.
Girl swimming with pumpkins in pool

10 Unique Floating Pumpkin Patches

If you love swimming and pumpkins, check out one of these East Bay floating pumpkin patches. Most require RSVP
purple witch at night

Ticket Alert: Ardenwood’s Haunted Train

This historic train ride through the farm is just what little train lovers want and the price is right. Enjoy Ardenwood on the rails.
Aptos Beach and horses

No-Fly Vacation Idea: Seascape Resort in Aptos

Aptos feels like a faraway family getaway without hefty airfares. Hop in the car and your vacation starts in 90 minutes!
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Ticket Alert: Berkeley Symphony Performing Free for K-12 Children

Berkeley Symphony announced that they'll be providing free tickets to four upcoming symphony performances for youth.
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Discounts for East Bay Families

Welcome to {510} Families

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.

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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