Apple Picking with Children Near the Bay Area
Apple-picking season is upon us. Here are a few U-pick options and Bay Area apple orchards worth a visit with your family. Always, call first!
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Sat September 21, 2024, Fairyland Children's Book Festival at Children’s FairylandSun September 29, 2024, Emily Butterfly Puppet Playdate (rsvp) at The Berkeley School Early Childhood CampusSat October 5, 2024, Cuenta Cuentos Spanish Storytime at Escuela Bilingue Internacional (lower school)
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Family Fun in the East Bay
Community Music Day at Crowden School is Back
Community Music Day at the Crowden School offers free hands-on music experiences for children.
25 Things to Do With Kids in Emeryville
25 fun activities, destinations, and places to wander with kids in Emeryville, CA. We love this little town with fab Bay views and hidden gems.
Birth and Baby Resources for East Bay Expectant Parents
Birth and Baby Guide for East Bay parents includes where to shop, places to go, + people to know for pregnancy & baby's first year ...
Camping and Swimming at Grover Hot Springs
Finding a campsite in California is like striking gold these days. So when I was able to snag a last minute site at Grover Hot ...
What to Do With Kids on Berkeley’s Fourth Street
Berkeley's Fourth Street has the food, fun, and stuff to please folks of all ages. Up early? Love trains? Reptiles? Coffee? Toys? Come on.
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay This Weekend: Sept 14-15
What’s fun this weekend with kids? We hand-picked top 10 events for entire family to enjoy. Read our weekend planner for inspiration!
Spotlight on the East Bay International High School (EBIHS)
East Bay International High School is a multilingual college prep high school in Emeryville and an IB World School
East Bay Family Photographers: Reader’s Favorites
This list of photographers for East Bay families was curated with the help of 510Families.com readers who shouted out their faves.
Take a Tour of the Boichik Bagel Factory
Take a FREE tour of the Boichik Bagel Factory in West Berkeley. Carbs, coffee, and heavy machinery - what's not to love?
Family-friendly High Holidays Guide For East Bay Jewish Families
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur celebrations hosted by local organizations and ideas for celebrations at home and in the community.
East Bay Private Schools Open Houses and Tours
East Bay private elementary, middle, and high schools including Oakland, Berkeley, El Cerrito with links to tours and admission events for families.
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.
Ticket Alert: Book Now for Thomas & Percy Halloween
Thomas the Tank Engine is coming near the Bay Area for Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party October 12 through October 20 to Felton's Roaring Camp ...
On Sale Now: Autumn Lights Festival Near Lake Merritt
From October 17-19, 2024, the Gardens at Lake Merritt will be lit up at night. Come, take a stroll and enjoy the magic.
Best Things to Do With Kids in September
Find exciting things to do with East Bay kids all month long with our September outing generator!
San Francisco Zoo: A Guide for Families
The San Francisco Zoo is worth a visit for kids who love animals, and playgrounds too!
Tips for Taking Kids to Cal Bears Football Games
Here are some tips to help kids enjoy Cal football games and surrounding festivities, so you can make it through the whole game whine-free
Book Now: Napa Valley Santa Train Jolly Journeys
Tickets are on sale now. Modeled after the Polar Express, Santa Train passengers take a 90-minute round trip train ride up to the "North Pole" ...
Labor Day: Scottish Games in Pleasanton
Labor Day Weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds come for feats of strength, colorful highland dances, whisky tasting, and lots of kilts.
Indoor Play Space in Union City: Teeny Town
After exploring the ball pit, my 2 year olds hopped into their cozy coupes and drove the road to the various businesses within Teeny Town.
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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