Preschoolers
Favorite Activities for Preschoolers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Preschoolers in the East Bay
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden9:30 am – 11:00 am: Together Wee Play @ James Kenney Park & Community Center
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: WildCare's Ambassador Zone @ WildCare Animal Rescue
10:15 am – 10:45 am: Storytime and Playtime @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 11:45 am: Hikes for Tykes: Oyster Bay @ Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Toddler Plus Storytime @ Main | Alameda Free Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Storytime and Garden Play @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library
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