Favorite East Bay Food Halls for Families
Choose your own dining adventure at a food hall. Here are our favorites with dozens of meal choices to please even the pickiest taste buds.
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Family Fun in the East Bay
Best Ice Cream in Oakland, Berkeley, and Beyond
Our go to treat is always ice cream. Always. I've rounded up our local favorite places to order up a scoop. Did yours make the ...
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!
Tips from Alameda Pediatric Dentistry’s Tooth Fairy
Did you know that the Alameda Pediatric Dentistry offices have almost a dozen secret fairy doors?
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay This Weekend: August 10-11
What’s fun this weekend with kids? We hand-picked top 10 events for entire family to enjoy. Read our weekend planner for inspiration!
San Francisco’s Exploratorium with Kids
San Francisco's Exploratorium with kids is a ton of fun -- hands-on science museum with lots to touch and room to climb. Don't forget the ...
Five Dollar Tuesday at the Movies
$5 Tuesday movie showings for kids and families around the East Bay.
Oakland’s Bouncy Birthday Party Place: Pump it Up
How to throw the easiest birthday party in the East Bay where the kids will be totally exhausted and happy at the end.
Favorite Art Classes for Kids in the East Bay
Presenting our guide to getting your child started in art classes in the East Bay.
Best Things to Do With Kids in August
Turn up the heat and plan some amazing family outings filled with the best activities for August.
National Night Out Gatherings in the East Bay
August 6 is National Night Out, a day centered on community building. Organize an event among your neighbors, or join a city-led event. Find one ...
Laid-back Birthday Party: Pizza & Movie
Everything is awesome when you host a child's birthday party at the movies with pizza and cupcakes.
Salesforce Park: Free Gondola Ride and Play Area
A free, entertaining activity for kids of all ages in San Francisco, Salesforce Park is the perfect place to take visiting family and friends.
Summer Brainstorm: 25 Things to Do that Cost Less Than $10
Summer bucket list of family fun outings that cost less than 10 bucks for one adult and one child
Ticket Alert: Return of the Ringling Circus
The new circus has all of the thrills with none of the animals. There may even be too many exciting things at once.
Favorite Places to Play a Round of Golf With Kids in the East Bay
There are many local courses that offer Par 3, and most public courses even have driving ranges too where you can practice hitting ball after ...
How to Enjoy a Campfire Without Camping
Experience a glowing campfire without the hassle of camping at EBPRD's summertime campfire programs
Where to Play on a Hot Day, East Bay
Our team of experienced parents weighed in on where to go and what to do when it is Just Too Dang Hot. Start with donuts.
Thrive City: Kid-Friendly Fun Near San Francisco’s Chase Center
If you have extra energy or time to play around the Chase Center with kids, here are some favorite places to go in Mission Bay.
After-School Classes for Kids in Oakland, Berkeley and Beyond
This guide to afterschool activities includes classes in the arts, sports, academics, and more!
Introducing The Merola Opera Program in San Francisco
Merola Opera offers an approachable, affordable program that showcases young opera singers at the start of their careers.
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.
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