Hooray, it is July! Let’s make the most of this sunny, warm and carefree month. Here are 31 amazing East Bay activities to bring fun and joy for the kids in our lives.
Plan ahead for these activities
- Reserve tickets to see the Obama Portraits at de Young Museum before they’re gone.
- Sing your heart out during an Encanto Sing-A-Long.
- Buy tickets to an outdoor performance of Llama Llama Red Pajama LIVE! More shows to know about >
- Book a space at Kid’s Night Out so YOU can enjoy a child-free date night.
Week of July 1, 2021
7/1:Â Blast off to a rocket-themed First Friday at Chabot Space and Science Center.
7/2: See the Warriors play in mini-games at the California Classic (all weekend).
7/3: Shop at a local farmers’ market or pick fruit on the farm.
Week of Monday, July 4
7/4: 
Wear your red, white and blue and check out our Guide to the Fourth of July!
7/5: Enjoy a day at a nearby Alameda beach.
7/6: See the Obama Portraits at de Young Museum. Ride the giant Ferris wheel afterward.
7/7: Sing and groove with the Storytime Band.
7/8: Introduce the kids to a cinematic classic, E.T., at Orinda’s Movies in the Park.
7/9: Create in the Art Lab during BAMPFA’s Second Saturday for Families.
7/10: Hike to pancakes and a jaw-dropping view.
Week of Monday, July 11
7/11: Touch and see creepy crawlers during an Insect Discovery Lab.
7/12: Get wet at one of many swimming pools in the East Bay.
7/13: Play at Piedmont Park and surprise your kids with a Mr. Softee (often there on Wednesdays).
7/14: The time is ripe for stone fruit picking!
7/15: Prepare to be amazed at a kid-friendly magic show.
7/16: Spend time with your little artist at MOCHA open studio.
7/17: Celebrate National Ice Cream Day by using science to make your own at The Lawrence.
Week of Monday, July 18
7/18: Tour Jack London Square by scooter.
7/19: Explore nature during Hikes for Tykes at Encinal Beach.
7/20: Find a seat at this kid-friendly entertainment show in Lafayette.
7/21: Plan a day trip to a U-Pick Flower Farm or Yolo County sunflower fields.
7/22: Jump into Water Park After Dark Movie Night in Antioch.
7/23: Dance over to Oakland’s Art + Soul Festival.
7/24: Spend the afternoon splashing, digging and relaxing at Cull Canyon.
Week of Monday, July 25
7/25: Calling all babies: Head to storytime at the Richmond Library.
7/26: All aboard! The Tilden Park Steam Trains are running on weekdays.
7/27: Cool off in the movie theatre; tickets are just $1.50 a piece!
7/28: Crawl through a log at OMCA Kids: Nature Playspace.
7/29: Order dinner at Liberation Park’s Food Truck Fridays.
7/30: Experience the fun of a campfire night (no tent necessary).
7/31: Bring a blanket and enjoy Kids Day Concert in the Park.
For lots more ideas, check out our guide to what to do with kids during summer vacation!
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