28 Things to Do With Kids in February

This post of February’s best activities for families is sponsored by Lake Chabot Marina & Cafe.

February is extra sweet for children. Let’s celebrate Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day, and Black History Month to make the month super special. Some kiddos even get a mid-winter school break!

Ticket Alert: Make Your Reservations Now!

• Reserve your spot for a romantic (or family fun!) outing on Lake Chabot.
• Book ahead for Kid’s Night Out so YOU can spend the night out this month.
• Buy tickets to performances in the East Bay.

Week of Wednesday, February 1

2/1 Splash at tot open swim in Richmond.
2/2 Jam with the Storytime Band at Musical Storytime.
2/3 Celebrate Black Love at First Friday in Oakland.
2/4 Watch a Lunar New Year Parade in Oakland or SF.
2/5 Go on a family bike ride. Need a new route? See our picks >

Week of Monday, February 6

2/6 Rhyme at Wiggleworms Storytime in Hayward.
2/7 Explore worms, soil, and seeds during Children’s Day in the Garden.
2/8 Reserve a Valentine’s Day boating experience at Lake Chabot.
2/9 Dive into the colorful ball pit at Kids Play Zone.
2/10 Make art with the teaching artists from MOCHA.
2/11 Listen to storytelling during Chidren’s Fairyland’s Black History Month celebration.
2/12 Decorate cookies at the Claremont and visit its Glice Rink.

Week of Monday, February 13

2/13 Ride a scooter or toss a ball at Drop-in Together Wee Play.
2/14 Pick a place to play and spread the love – it’s Valentine’s Day!
2/15 Play hide and seek at Mateo’s Dream Playground.
2/16 Spend a day at Tilden Park feeding goats, chickens, and pigs.
2/17  Big kids can join the Great Backyard Bird Count (four days for 15 minutes each)
2/18 Cheer for the Cal women’s gymnastics team at a home meet.
2/19 Hit the slopes or play in the snow.

Week of Monday, February 20

2/20 Explore Wander Woods outdoor play area at Cal Academy.
2/21  Hit the trail during Hike for Tykes at MLK Shoreline.
2/22 Search for colors, textures, and insects at Blake Garden.
2/23 Push your jogging stroller along one of these East Bay paths.
2/24  Look at the night sky through a telescope.
2/25  Drop-in for activities under $10 (many are FREE!)
2/26 Have the best day at the Black Joy Parade.

Week of Monday, February 27

2/27 Play a round of mini golf (indoors!) at SubPar Alameda.
2/28 Look for ducks or go fishing at Lake Chabot.

We appreciate Lake Chabot Recreation for sponsoring our February list of great activities for families.