A helpful list of toddler activities and outings that don’t require advanced planning, for East Bay kids and parents.
Toddlers
Favorite places to bring toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
01/15/19 at 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm | Stroller Strides, mommy & me outdoor fitness at Doyle Hollis Park
01/16/19 at 9:30 am - 10:30 am | FIT4MOM Stroller Strides, mommy & me outdoor fitness at Grove Park
01/16/19 at 9:30 am - 11:00 am | Together Wee Play Drop-In at Frances Albrier Community Center - San Pablo Park
01/16/19 at 10:00 am - 10:45 am | Dance With Me at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center
01/16/19 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Hands-On! STEAM Kids Lab Open Studio Drop-In at Hands-On!
01/16/19 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Toddler Kindergym PlayDays for Under 3s at Temple Beth Abraham
Things to do at Washington Park in Alameda
This park has play areas, soccer, tennis, basketball, and is home to affordable summer camps for Alameda kids.
Twirl Alameda: Fab indoor play space
Twirl Alameda is an art studio with plenty of space to run around and be creative in big and small ways. Climb, make pretend food, or fly!
Open Gym at Head Over Heels Gymnastics
At the Head Over Heels gymnastics center in Emeryville, certain hours are reserved for “Open Gym”, which means you can use the facility without being enrolled in a class.
Alameda Adventure Court at South Shore Center
Alameda’s South Shore Center’s newest addition – Adventure Court Playground – is a win for all. A perfect pit stop after you’ve shopped.
A lot of fun at the drive-in movies in Concord
10 thumbs up. Pile the kids into the station wagon for 5:20pm drive-in movie showings.
Sweeney Open Space Park: New playground in Alameda
Four tiers of rope climbing; a super-sized interactive chime instrument; an extra-wide slide with an AstroTurf-protected landing at the base; and, a zip-line with seat for young riders.
Holiday Outing: Fairy Winterland at Children’s Fairyland
Fairy Winterland is takes over Children’s Fairyland December 14 – 23 with lights, treats, a Nutcracker puppet show, and Santa Claus!
Take the train to Sacramento’s Railroad Museum
Your train-obsessed children are going to love this adventure to the California Railroad Museum in Sacramento from Berkeley by railroad.
Tot Tank baby and children’s store on Park St. in Alameda
At Tot Tank, parents will find all the gear they need for a baby. From bibs and burp clothes to strollers and car seats, it’s all there in-house. and parents are welcome to handle, measure, and try out before making a purchase.
