East Bay Summer Concert Round-Up for Families
If your family loves listening to live music, check out our round-up of outdoor concerts -- most of which are free -- to enjoy this ...
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Family Fun in the East Bay
Top 3 Family-Friendly Bike Rides in Alameda
Biking is the best way to experience the city of Alameda with your kids. Cross the island on a bike via clearly-marked bike routes. Here ...
Cheer On Oakland Ballers Baseball Team
My family is so excited to cheer for the Ballers at Raimondi Park in West Oakland.
Spotlight on Doulas By The Bay
A team of trained and certified, fully vetted, CPR-certified, background-screened, bonded, and insured doulas.
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay This Weekend: July 6-7
What’s fun this weekend with kids? We hand-picked top 10 events for entire family to enjoy. Read our weekend planner for inspiration!
Best Places to Take Kids in Oakland’s Montclair Village
Montclair Village is packed with family-friendly restaurants, activities, and shopping. Here are 21 favorite places to go with little ones of all ages.
Ticket Alert: Free Family Matinees at Rialto Cinemas
Cerrito Rialto and Elmwood Theatre welcome families to their free weekend matinees. Tickets available in advance.
Summer Swim Vibes at West Campus Pool in Berkeley
West Campus Pool has a warm pool, several tables, bleachers, and fake grass to lay your towels out on and relax in the sun.
Best Things to Do With Kids in July
Welcome to July, the month that starts with a bang! We've rounded up 31+ activities for families with kids in the Bay Area.
Larkey Spray Ground in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek's Larkey Spray Ground is the perfect place to spend a sunny day in the Bay with kids 5 and under.
Ticket Alert: Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic at the SF Symphony
Experience a symphonic celebration of Disney’s greatest moments in music and animation. A perfect concert for young listeners and beyond!
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!
Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
Swim at Strawberry Canyon Pool in the Berkeley Hills
Most of the pool is dedicated to recreational swimming, and about a third is shallow, warm, kid-friendly water.
Headlands Brewing For Outdoor Dining or a Quick Date
This Berkeley taproom and beer garden, located on Gilman Street, features Headlands’ own brand of craft beers as well as food and a kids' play ...
Sunny Day Spot: Antioch Water Park
Antioch Water Park has splashy activities for babies and every age on up: super shallow tadpool, toddler & preschooler waterslide, big kid body slides.
Castle Rock Pool: A Bucolic Swimming Destination
Located at the foothills of Mt. Diablo in Walnut Creek, Castle Rock Pool offers a peaceful setting for a swim.
East Bay Fireworks and Other Fourth of July Events
Fireworks, parades, BBQ, and did we say fireworks? Our Fourth of July Guide for East Bay families has lots of ideas to celebrate.
Cheap Summer Movies in Alameda
For $10 per person, you can go to every movie in the Kids Movie Series this summer hosted by The Alameda Theatre & Cineplex on ...
Oakland’s Magic Kitchen Returns to Fairyland
Fairyland is bringing the culinary delights of Oakland to its diverse children and families for special Saturday cooking events.
Ticket Alert: Pride Event at Bay Area Discovery Museum
Bay Area Discovery Museum is hosting a lively Pride celebration especially for young families with joyful activities & stories!
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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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.
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