Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
11:00 am – 11:30 am: Little Listeners Storytime @ San Lorenzo Library1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Valentines Crafts @ Asian Branch | Oakland Public Library
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Doodle Hour @ Hercules Library
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Valentine Card Making @ Albany Library
Thursday, February 12, 2026
10:00 am – 11:45 am: Garden Playdate @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library10:15 am – 11:15 am: Toddler Storytime @ Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Storytime @ Pinole Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Mother Goose on the Loose @ Main | Alameda Free Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Toddler Storytime and Playtime @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Animal Feeding @ Ardenwood Historic Farm
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
Indoor Play Spaces in the East Bay
For little ones who are in constant exploration mode, here is a guide to indoor play spaces in the Bay Area.
Date Night: 21 East Bay Parents’ Night Out (PNO)
PNO is a drop-off kid party hosted in which children eat pizza, have dessert, and play with other kids of a similar age until way ...
Ohlone Park Playground With Nature-Inspired Play Structures
The play structures are mostly made from logs, from climbing frames to swinging seats that challenge children with balance and coordination tasks.
Black History Month for Kids and Families in the Bay Area
Celebrate with storytimes, dance performances, and a parade! We'll be adding new kid-friendly Black History Month activities all month.
Kid-Friendly OMCA: Oakland Museum of California
Children under 12 are free. Kid-friendly exhibits and beautiful gardens make the Oakland Museum of California a win for families.
20+ Valentine’s Day Outings for East Bay Families
Love is love. Valentine's Day activities for families in the East Bay. We are excited to share this round-up of love- and heart-themed activities
What Are The Closest Snow Play Trips for Bay Area Families?
Where to take Bay Area kids to play in the snow? Skip the lifts. Here are five options for kid-friendly snow play with snowshoes or ...
Whimsy Willow: Fab Play Space & Garden in Alameda
Whimsy Willow in Alameda is an art studio and play garden with plenty of space to run around and be creative in big and small ...
Park Profile: Pine Meadow Park in Martinez
Pine Meadow Park is a sweet neighborhood park with a unique play structure, accessible design, spinning merry-go-round, and swings.
19 Places to Run with a Jogging Stroller in the East Bay
From Lafayette to Richmond, and Berkeley, great paths for any runner with a jogging stroller. Here are 13 places to run with a baby on ...
