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Preschoolers

Favorite Activities for Preschoolers in the East Bay

helix structure at Lawrence Hall of Science

Favorite Bay Area Toddler Activities

kid sliding down an inflatable slide

25 Places to Take Preschoolers in the East Bay – Indoors

bumblebee playspace touch activated light wall

Indoor Play Spaces in the East Bay

Martinez shoreline and two young children

30 Places to Play Outside with Your Little Kid

fairyland entrance with iconic shoe

Children’s Fairyland in Oakland: Rides and More

Carol playing with young kids at 510 families 7th birthday party

East Bay Preschool Guide

Upcoming Events for Preschoolers in the East Bay

Thursday, April 30, 2026

9:30 am – 11:00 am: Together Wee Play @ James Kenney Park & Community Center
10:00 am – 11:45 am: Garden Playdate @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Play Cafe @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:00 am – 10:30 am: Toddler Time @ Albany Library
10:15 am – 10:45 am: Storytime @ El Cerrito Library
10:30 am – 11:15 am: Malinky Music @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Toddler Storytime and Playtime @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library

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10+ Free Holiday Happenings at Alameda South Shore Center

Beginning with a tree lighting Nov. 28 through Christmas Eve, your family can visit Santa Claus and see holiday movies outdoors.

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9:30 AM - Bunny Blast Egg Hunt

10:00 AM - Kensington Farmers' Market

10:00 AM - Wildflower Walk

10:30 AM - Sunday Storytime

10:30 AM - The Garden Museum Pop Up

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9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:30 AM - Music & Movement Storytime

11:00 AM - Family Storytime

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9:00 AM - PK & TK Campus Tours

9:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:00 AM - WildCare's Ambassador Zone

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9:00 AM - K & Grade 1 Campus Tours

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Storytime on the Lawn

10:30 AM - Sing N Storytime

11:00 AM - Little Listeners Storytime

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9:00 AM - Middle School Tour (6th-8th)

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Toddler Time

10:00 AM - Play Cafe

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

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9:00 AM - Grades 2-5 Campus Tours

9:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:00 AM - Cinnaholic Grand Opening

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8:00 AM - Rockin’ Tots

9:00 AM - Spring Eggstravaganza

9:00 AM - Egg Hunt & Bonnet Parade

9:00 AM - Sana G Easter Egg Hunt

9:00 AM - Kid's Workshop: Farm Planter

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10:00 AM - Wildflower Walk

10:00 AM - First Church Egg Hunt

10:00 AM - Easter Egg Hunt at UUCB

10:00 AM - Easter Egg Hunt

10:30 AM - Sunday Storytime

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9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:30 AM - Music & Movement Storytime

11:00 AM - Family Storytime

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9:00 AM - PK & TK Campus Tours

9:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:00 AM - WildCare's Ambassador Zone

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9:00 AM - K & Grade 1 Campus Tours

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Storytime on the Lawn

11:00 AM - Little Listeners Storytime

1:15 PM - MOCHA at the Library

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9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Toddler Time

10:00 AM - Play Cafe

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - Storytime

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9:00 AM - Grades 2-5 Campus Tours

9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

9:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:15 AM - Bouncing Babies Storytime

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10:00 AM - Garden Treasure Hunt

10:00 AM - Garden Play Date

10:00 AM - Library 50th Anniversary Party

10:00 AM - Pollinator & Friends Day

10:00 AM - Kids Workshop: Tomatoes, from Starts to Salads

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9:00 AM - Rockin’ Tots

10:00 AM - Spring Slime

10:00 AM - FREE STEM Day for Alameda County Youth

10:00 AM - Model Train Open House

10:30 AM - Family Matinee: Microcosmos

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10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:30 AM - Music & Movement Storytime

11:00 AM - Family Storytime

3:00 PM - LEGO Club

6:30 PM - Monday Evening Storytime

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9:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:00 AM - Trails and Tales

10:00 AM - WildCare's Ambassador Zone

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10:30 AM - Storytime on the Lawn

11:00 AM - Little Listeners Storytime

2:00 PM - Kids Craft Hour

3:00 PM - Fish Feeding Viewing

3:00 PM - Downtown San Leandro Farmers' Market

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9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Toddler Time

10:00 AM - Play Cafe

10:15 AM - Storytime

10:30 AM - Mariela's Music Time

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9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

9:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

10:00 AM - Preschool Yoga Class

10:15 AM - Family Place Parent-Child Playshops

10:15 AM - Bouncing Babies Storytime

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9:00 AM - Touch a Truck by JLOEB

9:00 AM - Earth Day Cleanup

9:00 AM - Earth Day at Redwood Heights Park

10:00 AM - John Muir Birthday and Earth Day Celebration

10:00 AM - Bug Day

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10:00 AM - Messy Art Day 2026

10:00 AM - Spring Potions

10:00 AM - Throwing Shade Art Mob

10:00 AM - Bioblitz-ing

10:00 AM - Walnut Dice & Ohlone Games

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9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Music & Movement Storytime

10:30 AM - Happy Baby Sign Language Storytime

11:00 AM - Family Storytime

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9:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - WildCare's Ambassador Zone

10:15 AM - Storytime and Playtime

10:30 AM - Toddler Plus Storytime

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10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Storytime on the Lawn

11:00 AM - Earth Day at Jack London Square

11:00 AM - Little Listeners Storytime

2:00 PM - Kids Craft Hour

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9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Garden Playdate

10:00 AM - Toddler Time

10:00 AM - Play Cafe

10:15 AM - Storytime

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9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

9:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

10:00 AM - Preschool Yoga Class

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:15 AM - Bouncing Babies Storytime

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8:30 AM - Hayward Earth Day Clean-Up & Community Fair

9:00 AM - El Cerrito Earth Day Celebration

9:00 AM - Non Stop Bhangra Dance Class

9:30 AM - Preschool Art Pop-Up

10:00 AM - Tall Ship Celebration

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9:00 AM - Wildflower Exploration

10:00 AM - Gilman District Street Fair

10:00 AM - Garden Races

10:00 AM - Children & Nature Pop-up

10:00 AM - Free Pop-Up Family Dance

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9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Music & Movement Storytime

10:30 AM - Tot Splash (Ages 7 and Under)

11:00 AM - Family Storytime

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9:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - WildCare's Ambassador Zone

10:15 AM - Storytime and Playtime

10:30 AM - Hikes for Tykes: Oyster Bay

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10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Storytime on the Lawn

10:30 AM - Baby & Me

11:00 AM - Little Listeners Storytime

1:00 PM - Malinky Music

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9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Toddler Time

10:00 AM - Play Cafe

10:00 AM - Garden Playdate

10:15 AM - Storytime

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9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

9:00 AM - Explore Blake Garden

10:00 AM - Preschool Yoga Class

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:15 AM - Bouncing Babies Storytime

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8:00 AM - El Cerrito Hillside Festival

9:00 AM - Kid's Workshop: Keepsake Box

9:00 AM - Alameda Farmers' Market

9:00 AM - MomForward Movement

10:00 AM - Family Nature Day