East Bay Mother’s Day Guide
We love and appreciate you, Moms! Inspiration for celebration activities, cool outings, and great gifts for Mother's Day.
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Family Fun in the East Bay
May 4: de Youngsters Day Out is a Celebration of Art
Reserve tickets to the annual free community day for children – the de Youngsters Day Out - a must-do for art-loving kids.
Book Now: Cool Bay Area Sleepovers You Can Do With Your Child
Lucky kids can try any of these amazing Bay Area sleepovers with you, the super cool parent: museums, amusement parks, and aircraft carrier!
Fun Things To Do in the East Bay This Weekend: May 4-5
What’s fun this weekend with kids? We hand-picked top 10 events for entire family to enjoy. Read our weekend planner for inspiration!
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month for Kids & Families
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with stories, food, and performances. We'll add more as we find them!
Best Things to Do With Kids in May
Discover the best things to do in May: fruit picking, Mother's Day gatherings, garden visits, storytimes, and community festivals for starters!
Now Open: Swimming at Cull Canyon in Castro Valley
A swimmable lake within a stones throw from Oakland, perfect for little kids.
East Bay Nature & Animal Camps
Summer camps that offer outside play, communing with nature, and animal care are a balm in our increasingly digital world. Find a wild camp.
Free Comic Book Day is May 4, 2024
Support your indie shops! Free comic book titles will be released to participating stores on the first Saturday in May.
Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
Roberts Regional Recreation Area: An Oakland Park with a Swimming Pool
Roberts Park AKA Roberts Regional Recreation Area is tucked away in the Oakland Hills with a huge playground, a calm pool, plus hiking trails and ...
Open Apr 27: Lake Anza is Best for a Hot Day
Berkeley in summer is unpredictable weather-wise. For the hot days, I recommend packing up the requisite beach gear and heading for Lake Anza.
Free Family Fun at ParkFest Event in Lake Chabot Regional Park
To celebrate 90 years of East Bay Regional Park District excellence, music, food, and family-friendly fun will be available for free to all on Saturday, ...
Family Day at The Bay Area Book Festival
Bring your little ones, middle graders, and teens to Bay Area Book Festival Family Day at the Berkeley Public Library downtown.
East Bay Mother’s Day Guide
We love and appreciate you, Moms! Inspiration for celebration activities, cool outings, and great gifts for Mother's Day.
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose: Worth the drive!
With so many playgrounds to explore, it's hard to find time to see the animals at Happy Hollow Zoo & Park!
Art, Design, and Maker Summer Camps
Let's design and make amazing things this summer! This roundup of maker and art summer camps will keep hands and brains busy.
Alameda Pediatric Dentistry Welcomes Kids With Special Needs
This post is sponsored by Alameda Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, who have offered orthodontic care and dentistry under one roof for 10 years.
Park Profile: Updated Montclair Park
Montclair Park in Oakland is a fantastic park for kids of all ages. There are two playgrounds, a skate park and unique Wild West area ...
Ticket Alert: Big Art Weekend at Bay Area Discovery Museum
Explore hands-on activities created by early childhood experts from Splat Painting to a Rainbow Mud Kitchen.
Bay Area Fruit Picking Guide
Fruit picking is a year-round activity in California. Here's your guide to the what/where/when/how of Bay Area farms and orchards.
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.
- More East Bay discounts >
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