Things to do for families in Albany and El Cerrito

Albany & El Cerrito with Kids

Favorite Kid-Friendly Albany and El Cerrito Places

Upcoming Events for Albany and El Cerrito Kids & Families

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Cartooning with Cara @ El Cerrito Library, El Cerrito

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Tiny Tot Art @ Albany Library, Albany

Thursday, July 3, 2025

9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Play at Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center, El Cerrito
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Little Dance Party @ Albany Library, Albany

Friday, July 4, 2025

11:00 am – 3:00 pm: 4th July Celebration in Memorial Park @ Memorial Park | Albany, Albany
11:00 am – 5:00 pm: El Cerrito worldOne 4th of July Festival @ Cerrito Vista Park, El Cerrito

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