Babies
Places to Go with Babies in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Babies and Parents in the East Bay
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime @ Alameda Veterans Memorial Building3:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Downtown San Leandro Farmers' Market @ Downtown San Leandro
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm: Earth Day with Lindsay Wildlife Experience @ West End Branch | Alameda Free Library
Thursday, April 23, 2026
10:00 am – 11:45 am: Garden Playdate @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library10:00 am – 11:30 am: Play Cafe @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:15 am – 10:45 am: Storytime @ El Cerrito Library
Friday, April 24, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime @ Alameda Veterans Memorial Building
10:15 am – 11:00 am: Bouncing Babies Storytime @ Fremont Main Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Story Time @ Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Resources for Families with Babies
Beyond Books: More to Love from the Library
Visit your local branch for some amazing checkouts and free offerings—from power tools and baking pans to telescopes and a museum outing.
Exploring Oakland’s Jack London Square with Kids
Things to do with kids in Oakland's Jack London Square, from food to play, there's a lot to do and see.
Friday Nights @ OMCA with Kids April through October
Friday night food trucks, gardens, live music, and a family-friendly vibe with twinkle lights within walking distance from Lake Merritt. Yes!
East Bay Farmers Markets Guide for {510} Families
Kid-friendly farmer's markets in the East Bay & tips to keep your produce fresh.
Free Splash Park: Emerald Glen Park in Dublin
Emerald Glen Park in Dublin has a splash park; large sandlot; playground structure for all ages; spacious open sports field; and garden.
El Cerrito Swim Center is Perfect for Little Walkers and Swimmers
The El Cerrito Swim Center includes a large lap pool, a smaller recreation pool with zero entry, and water spray features.
Cold or Wet Day? Go Indoor Swimming
My kids love to go to an indoor swimming pool even if the weather outside is frightful. Here are some fave East Bay pools.
Where to Grab (Hip) Coffee with Kids in the East Bay
I've frequented a lot of coffee shops in Berkeley and Oakland with kids in tow, here are some of our favorites and why!
Kids Like IKEA Emeryville, Too
The Emeryville monster store, Ikea, is a colorful and fascinating place for a child with a bunch of hidden perks!
Codornices Park in the Berkeley Hills
Codornices Park in Berkeley has so many features that my visits have changed completely as my kids have grown older with new parts to enjoy.
