Alameda
There are tons of things to do on the island of Alameda with kids. We’ve rounded up the best playgrounds, parks, beaches (all free!) plus tons of other activities for families in Alameda.
Best Kid-Friendly Alameda Places
Upcoming Events for Alameda Kids & Families
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime @ Alameda Veterans Memorial Building, Alameda3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center, Alameda
Thursday, March 21, 2024
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Preschool Storytime @ Bay Farm Branch | Alameda Free Library, AlamedaFriday, March 22, 2024
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime @ Alameda Veterans Memorial Building, Alameda10:30 am – 11:00 am: Story Time @ Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center, Alameda
Saturday, March 23, 2024
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Drop-In Craft Workshop: Plastic Egg Bunnies @ Michaels, Emeryville, EmeryvilleMore Family-Friendly Alameda Stuff to Know
Indoor Birthday Party Place: Swings and Wings Alameda
Swings and Wings in downtown Alameda is a go-to spot for parents looking to host a fantastic birthday party for children aged 1 to 8.
Swimming Lessons for East Bay Kids
Let's talk about swim lessons. Here are your East Bay swimming pools that will help teach your child how to swim, arranged roughly from South ...
Youth Soccer in the East Bay: A Parent’s Guide
Where, how, and when to sign kids up for soccer programs that match their developmental level.
Alameda’s Sand Castle & Sculpture Contest is June 1
Saturday, June 1 is the Alameda Sand Castle/Sculpture Contest at Crown Memorial Beach. Grab your shovels!
A Parent’s Guide to Youth Lacrosse in the East Bay
A guide to the lacrosse leagues, camps, classes and retail stores in the East Bay.
An Outdoor Mini-Golf Course in Alameda: Putter’s Goat Track
Putter’s Goat Track Alameda is good ol’ tech-free family fun with a creative, clever, kid-friendly mini golf experience.
Get Free Museum Entry with Discover & Go
Powered by our local libraries, Discover & Go gets you and your kids in free to some of our most popular museums and attractions for ...
Drop-in Art Studios for Families
I love art studios stocked with supplies where I can let my kids get messy without worrying about cleaning up afterward. These drop-in studios fit ...
17 Toddler-Friendly Hikes in the East Bay
Hiking with a toddler can be a walk down the street, or a quest to find bugs or fairies. We love these East Bay places ...
Indoor Fun: 10+ Things to Do on Rainy Days in the East Bay
On a rainy day, here are some great indoor fun East Bay destinations to make your kids happy and run off those ya-yas!