Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Monday, May 18, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pop-N-Play @ Ruby’s Tumbling9:00 am – 7:00 pm: Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime @ Alameda Veterans Memorial Building
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Tot Splash (Ages 7 and Under) @ Richmond Plunge
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Build it! @ Albany Library
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Monday Evening Storytime @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden10:00 am – 4:00 pm: WildCare's Ambassador Zone @ WildCare Animal Rescue
10:15 am – 10:45 am: Storytime and Playtime @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 11:45 am: Hikes for Tykes: Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
How to Book a Christmas Pedicab Adventure
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Three-Year Olds’ Guide to Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Tilden Park Botanic Garden, Free Fun for All Ages
The Tilden Regional Parks Botanic Garden, an enchanted, not-so-secret garden, is a magical place for visitors of all ages at no cost.
Baby Consignment Stores in the East Bay
I love that the East Bay has so many places to get quality used kids' clothes. Consignment sales are ideal for snow pants, dress clothes, ...
Cheap Birthday Party Idea: Little Farm at Tilden Park
Everything you need to know about hosting a birthday party at Tilden Park's Little Farm Nature Area.
Lighted Yachts & Boats on Parade for the Holidays
Add these lighted yacht parades to your holiday bucket list. Twinkling boats pass by in a floating Christmas light spectacular.
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.
Best Bay Area Christmas Events for Families
Your Christmas planner of family-friendly Bay Area Christmas event picks for toddlers to teens.
Ticket Alert: Dec. 13 to 28: Fairy Winterland at Children’s Fairyland
Fairy Winterland is takes over Children's Fairyland Dec. 13-28 with crafts, treats, puppet shows, lights, stories, and Santa Claus!
Three-Year Old’s Guide to Lawrence Hall of Science
My three-year-old came to the Lawrence with his science goggles on ready to play and learn. Our visit was a joyful exploration
