Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Sunday, May 18, 2025
10:00 am – 5:30 pm: Berkeley Himalayan Fair @ Live Oak Park10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Tinkerfest @ Chabot Space & Science Center
11:00 am – 5:00 pm: Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival @ Alameda City Hall
11:00 am – 6:00 pm: Model Railroad Show & Open House @ Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society
11:00 am – 9:00 pm: Oakland Greek Festival @ Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm: In Living Colors: Arts + Culture Festival @ Radium Runway, Alameda Point
Monday, May 19, 2025
7:30 am – 9:00 am: Free Admission Hours @ San Francisco Botanical Garden9:00 am – 7:00 pm: Play at Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center
9:30 am – 12:00 pm: Together Wee Play @ Frances Albrier Community Center (San Pablo Park)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime @ Alameda Veterans Memorial Building
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
It’s Free! The Edible Schoolyard at King Middle School
A stroll through the Edible Schoolyard garden is an ideal way to entertain visiting grandparents and small kids at the same time. Situated behind Hopkins ...
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month for Kids & Families
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with stories, food, and performances. We'll add more as we find them!
East Bay Summer Concert Round-Up for Families
If your family loves listening to live music, check out our round-up of outdoor concerts -- most of which are free -- to enjoy this ...
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.
Classes for Toddlers & Babies in the East Bay
A comprehensive list of session-based classes for ages 0-5, organized by category: Art, Music, Dance, Science, Play, Language and Culture...
Beyond Books: More to Love from the Library
Visit your local branch for some amazing checkouts and free offerings—from power tools and baking pans to telescopes and a museum outing.
The Urban Edge Farm — Organic U-Pick Flowers and Fruit in Brentwood
The Urban Edge Farm in Brentwood is a 34-acre organic farm. Fill your baskets, buckets, and boxes with flowers or apricots.
3 Best Places to Fly a Kite in the East Bay
Flying a kite involves running outside and a little patience. When your kids tell you that they're bored, you can tell them to go fly ...
Where to Find Dinosaurs in the East Bay
If you and your kid are always looking for cool dinosaur books and toys, you'll love to see these life-size (and bigger!) local dinos.
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