Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Sunday, July 13, 2025
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Hike to a Pancake Breakfast @ West Point Inn10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Historic Days at Ardenwood @ Ardenwood Historic Farm
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Sunday Storytime @ Tilden Regional Park
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Disney Magic Concert @ Golden Gate Park Bandshell
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Family Nature Fun Hour @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Family Movie Matinee @ Main | Alameda Free Library
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Storytime at Mr. Mopps @ Mr. Mopps’ Children’s Books & Toys
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Closing the Farm @ Tilden Little Farm
Monday, July 14, 2025
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Play at Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime @ Alameda Veterans Memorial Building
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
A Daycation at Don Castro Swimming Lagoon in Hayward
The clear blue water, sandy toddler-friendly beach and shallows, and affordable price all make for the perfect East Bay daycation with your family.
Lo’s Playtown in Benicia is Worth the Drive for Preschool Fun
This indoor playspace is a preschooler's paradise, featuring imaginative play areas, a climbing structure, and even a cozy workspace for parents.
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!
Lake Anza is Best for a Hot Day (Open for 2025)
Berkeley in summer is unpredictable weather-wise. For the hot days, I recommend packing up the requisite beach gear and heading for Lake Anza.
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.
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.
Spotlight on American Swim Academy
American Swim Academy offers warm indoor year-round swim lessons to build water safety, confidence, and strong swimming skills.
East Bay Father’s Day Guide
Looking for things to do on Father's Day in Oakland? Here are some local-ish ideas for treating, entertaining, and celebrating Dad.
6 Tot-Friendly Splash Parks in the East Bay
We've rounded up our favorite splash pads in the East Bay - perfect for pre-swimmers and toddlers to get cool in the summer heat.
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.
