Preschoolers

Favorite Activities for Preschoolers in the East Bay

helix structure at Lawrence Hall of Science

Favorite Bay Area Toddler Activities

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

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

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime @ Alameda Veterans Memorial Building
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Storytime @ El Sobrante Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Oaktown Jazz Storytime @ El Sobrante Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Sing Me a Storytime @ Lafayette Library and Learning Center
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Storytime on the Lawn @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: Rockin' Kids Sing-Along @ Albany Library
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Cultural Crafting Series @ Fruitvale Branch | Oakland Public Library

Oakland Mural Festival now through May 19th

The Jack London District of Oakland will be hosting this year's Bay Area Mural Festival all week with a big celebration culminating in Jack London ...

Birthday party with kids and parents doing art

Drop-in maker space for the youngest creators

At Junior Center for Art & Science, a new youth maker space equips young innovators to create from low-tech, creativity-inspiring materials.

New kids yoga studio in Elmwood: Yama Kids Yoga

This Elmwood yoga studio is just for kids.

Shop local: Goldenbug Shoes for kids on College Ave

Located on a kid-friendly block in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood, GoldenBug carries shoes for babies, toddlers, and big kids up to size 5 youth.

{510} Family Faves with Outdoors Advocate Annie Burke

Annie Burke loves to take her children outside into the parks, seashore, and nature In the Bay Area. Get your fingernails dirty.

Birthday Party Idea: EcoMonster craft party

A birthday party plan that will arrive at your door and provide entertainment -- and favors -- for your crowd of guests.

Diverse Reading List via Solidarity Sundays

Jenny Berggren is a librarian and parent living in Alameda, CA. I am sharing an excerpt from her fantastic Solidarity Sundays rad kids reading list. ...