Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Art Workshop @ Asian Branch | Oakland Public LibraryWednesday, January 15, 2025
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime @ Alameda Veterans Memorial Building10:15 am – 10:30 am: Toddler Storytime Outdoors @ Dimond Park
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Story Time on the Lawn @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library
11:00 am – 11:30 am: Little Listeners Storytime @ San Lorenzo Library
11:00 am – 11:30 am: Stay & Play @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: MOCHA Art Workshop @ Cesar Chavez Branch | Oakland Public Library
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Thursday, January 16, 2025
9:30 am – 11:00 am: Pump It Up Preschool Jump @ Pump It Up10:00 am – 10:30 am: Toddler Time Storytime @ Albany Library
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
Where to Grab (Hip) Coffee with Kids in the East Bay
I've frequented a lot of coffee shops in Berkeley and Oakland with kids in tow, here are some of our favorites and why!
Kids Like IKEA Emeryville, Too
The Emeryville monster store, Ikea, is a colorful and fascinating place for a child with a bunch of hidden perks!
21 Places in the Bay Area Where Kids Can See Animals
A few favorite places to get a miniature zoo experience for FREE in the East Bay, small animal encounters, & farms!
Bay Play in West Oakland: A Fun Indoor Spot
The tree-themed jungle gym geared toward ages 0-8 featured obstacle courses and slides, and kept my toddler occupied most of the time
We Love the Drive-In Movie Theater in Concord
We love to pile into our minivan for the drive-in movies in Concord at the Solano West Wind. Winter is the best time for little kids.
What’s Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
Movies, art, music, cycling, hiking secret stairs, and watching penguins -- lots of fun choices for families on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve!
Worth the Drive: IlluminOdyssey at CuriOdyssey in San Mateo
CuriOdyssey includes a four-level indoor Redwood Hall (perfect for rainy days!) that is full of hands-on exhibits and light installations.
Winter Brainstorm: 25 Things to Do that Cost $10 or Less
$10 is enough for a fun family outing with a little kid in the Bay Area. Here are 25 low-cost ideas!
25 Best Things to Do With Kids in Berkeley
From the marina to the hills to the best attractions on the Cal campus & downtown, this is a guide to fun things to do ...
The Impeccable Christmas Lights and Gardens at Oakland’s Temple Hill
Enjoy Christmas lights, music, and the exquisite gardens high above Oakland on Temple Hill.
