Best Things to Do With Kids in October
From fall festivals to Halloween, there's so much to do in October. Here's day-by-day guide to good times with your kids & tips to plan ...
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Sat October 17, 2026, Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch at Park Day SchoolSat October 17, 2026, ISSFBA School Fair & Play Day at Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)Sat October 17, 2026, Cal vs. Wake Forest at California Memorial StadiumFri October 30, 2026, Halloween Family Fest at South Shore Center
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Family Fun in the East Bay
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.
Oakland Indoor Play Space: Casita Luma
Casita Luma is a colorful indoor play space created by a former preschool teacher committed to childhood learning and play for ages 0-5.
Thanksgiving Camps & No-School Day Camps in November
Listings of camps that will provide childcare and fun during Veteran's Day & Thanksgiving break for kids in the urban East Bay area.
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay this Weekend: Oct. 10 – 11
The weekend again? Every week, Tiffany, mom to three young ones, chooses her favorite activities and events.
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (TK – 8) Offers the Gift of Bilingualism
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI) is a TK-8 Bilingual IB program designed to prepare students to thrive in a changing world.
East Bay Kids Birthday Party Guide
Let us help you plan your kid's birthday party. Ideas for kids including birthday party places, party entertainers, and more around the East Bay.
On Sale Now: Inexpensive Ticketed Experiences
These limited-capacity, high-demand kids' experiences sell out fast! RSVP to save your place. Most are free or cheap.
Find the Right School for Every Kind of Learner
The ISG School & Resource Fair brings inclusive schools, specialized programs, and service providers together in one online event.
Guide to El Cerrito with Kids
El Cerrito has many great places to play and eat for families. Check out our best tips on where to go along San Pablo Avenue.
10+ Trunk-or-Treat Events in the East Bay
Trunk or treat events, where kiddos can dress up in their costumes and go tailgating for candy from decorated car trunks, are back.
Visit Alcatraz With Kids
Alcatraz is a lot of fun with kids -- when your kids are the right age -- here are my best tips for Alcatraz with ...
Ticket Alert: Cal Performances Cirque Kalabanté
Experience WOW (World of Words), featuring traditional African movement, music, and mind-blowing acrobatics, Nov. 28-29, in Berkeley.
Best Things to Do With Kids in October
From fall festivals to Halloween, there's so much to do in October. Here's day-by-day guide to good times with your kids & tips to plan ...
Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
Guide to East Bay Charter Schools
Charter schools offer a different approach to public school with more personal attention and individualized support. There are dozens!
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.
Special Discount: Pumpkin Festival on the Coast
Rancho Siempre Verde is a family farm with a rustic yet whimsical vibe, fresh fall harvest, giant swings, and coastal views.
Día de Los Muertos with East Bay Kids
In the East Bay, there are lots of ways to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos including festivals, performances, and crafts with children in tow.
Ticket Alert: Book Now for Thomas & Percy Halloween
Thomas the Tank Engine is coming close to the Bay Area for Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party, October 10 - 25, 2026.
Bay Area Discovery Museum Halloween Party: Goblin Jamboree
Goblin Jamboree is a costume party with hands-on learning activities and spooky decorations. Best for those under age 8.
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.
- Find more East Bay discounts >
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.
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– Heather & Whitney
