Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Friday, July 4, 2025
7:30 am – 12:00 pm: Orinda July 4th Breakfast & Parade @ Orinda Theatre Square7:45 am – 9:15 pm: July 4 Fun Run, Party & Fireworks @ Pleasant Hill Park
8:30 am – 12:00 pm: Alameda 4th of July Fun Run & Parade @ Downtown Alameda
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: 1900-Style Independence Day @ Ardenwood Historic Farm
10:00 am – 11:00 am: 4th of July Parade @ Downtown Martinez
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: 4th July Celebration in Memorial Park @ Memorial Park | Albany
11:00 am – 5:00 pm: El Cerrito worldOne 4th of July Festival @ Cerrito Vista Park
11:00 am – 10:00 pm: July 4th Celebration and Fireworks @ Moraga Commons Park
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Piedmont Fourth of July Parade & Celebration @ Piedmont Park
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm: July 4th Family Day @ Middle Harbor Shoreline
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
Roberts Regional Recreation Area: An Oakland Park with a Swimming Pool
Roberts Park AKA Roberts Regional Recreation Area is tucked away in the Oakland Hills with a huge playground, a calm pool, plus hiking trails and ...
U-Pick Blueberries at Duckworth Family Farm in Sebastopol
If your family loves fruit picking at a picturesque pastoral country farm, Duckworth Family Farm in Sebastopol is your new favorite summer day trip.
U-Pick Strawberries & Other Berries in the Bay Area
The warmer days of Spring and early Summer (from April to July) bring the prospect of juicy sweet strawberries and other yummy berries
Splashing & Swimming at the San Leandro Family Aquatic Center
The San Leandro Family Aquatic Center is a summertime gem with splash pool, water play structure, swimming pool, spray park, and waterslide.
Date Night: 16 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 ...
Water Park Fun at Public Pool Prices: Rankin Aquatic Center in Martinez
The Rankin Aquatic Center includes a play structure with a "big yellow bucket" that dumps water every few minutes while it's on.
Giant Trolls at Filoli through Nov. 10
Don't miss 6 gigantic wooden troll sculptures by Danish artist Thomas Dambo and the incredible natural play area in the redwoods.
Summer Fairs and Festivals for Bay Area Families
Here is a list of outdoor street fairs, carnivals, county fairs, and festivals to pencil into your Summer plans from May to August.
A Daycation at Don Castro Swimming Lagoon in Hayward
The clear blue water, sandy toddler-friendly beach and shallows, and affordable price all make for the perfect East Bay daycation with your family.
Lo’s Playtown in Benicia is Worth the Drive for Preschool Fun
This indoor playspace is a preschooler's paradise, featuring imaginative play areas, a climbing structure, and even a cozy workspace for parents.
