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
Thursday, April 25, 2024
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Preschool Storytime @ Bay Farm Branch | Alameda Free Library, AlamedaFriday, April 26, 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, April 27, 2024
11:30 am – 2:30 pm: Alameda Bike Festival @ Love Elementary School, Alameda12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: DÃa de los Niños Celebration @ Main | Alameda Free Library, Alameda
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Family Nature Fun Hour: Busy Buzzy Bees @ Crab Cove Visitor Center, Alameda
More Family-Friendly Alameda Stuff to Know
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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!
14 East Bay Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
Did you know there's a handful of restaurants where kids eat free? Skip cooking on Tuesday night and head to one of these places.
Go Full Tilt at Pacific Pinball Museum in Alameda
On a school break with school-aged kids? Buy admission to this retro amusement hall for a pinball entertainment. It's open Tuesday through Sunday.
Best East Bay Holiday Lights: Alameda’s Christmas Tree Lane
The best holiday lights in the East Bay are on Christmas Tree Lane in Alameda where the neighbors create a magical holiday experience.
10-ish Places to Mail Your Letters to Santa
Here's how to send your children's letters to Santa Claus, some with special mailboxes to the North Pole and some ways even easier!
Lighted Yachts & Boats on Parade for the Holidays
Add these lighted yacht parades to your holiday bucket list. Twinkling boats pass by in a floating Christmas light spectacular.
Date Night: 18 East Bay Parents’ Night Out (PNO)
PNO is a drop-off kid party hosted in which children eat pizza, have dessert, and play with other kids of a similar age until way ...
Best Bay Area Christmas Events for Families
Our favorite family-friendly Bay Area Christmas event picks for toddlers to teens.
