Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Monday, October 26, 2026
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Bananas Playgroup @ BANANAS – Eastmont Office11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Tot Splash (Ages 7 and Under) @ Richmond Plunge
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Little Dance Party @ Albany Library
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden9:00 am – 3:45 pm: Free Entrance Day at National Parks @ Muir Woods
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Baby/Toddler Storytime @ Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Bananas Playgroup @ BANANAS – Havenscourt Cub House
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Music in the Parks @ Jean Sweeney Open Space Park
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Toddler Plus Storytime @ Main | Alameda Free Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Storytime and Garden Play @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
Ticket Alert: Big Art Weekend at Bay Area Discovery Museum
Explore hands-on activities from building giant cardboard creations to squishing colorful foam.
19 Places to Run with a Jogging Stroller in the East Bay
From Lafayette to Richmond, Albany, and Berkeley, great paths for any runner with a jogging stroller. Here are ones we love!
Sunny Day Spot: Antioch Water Park
Antioch Water Park has splashy activities for babies and every age on up: super shallow tadpool, toddler & preschooler waterslide, big kid body slides.
Silliman Aquatic Center: Crazy Fun Indoor Water Park
Take a look at Newark’s indoor water park, Silliman Aquatic Center. Large slides, lazy river, and a spray structure.
The Gardens at Lake Merritt
As we strolled The Gardens at Lake Merritt, near Children's Fairyland, my husband and I agreed that botanical gardens are usually a big win with ...
Larkey Spray Ground in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek's Larkey Spray Ground is the perfect place to spend a sunny day in the Bay with kids 5 and under.
Open Memorial Day 2026: Meadow Home Spray Park in Concord
If you are in Concord, CA looking for a refreshing stop for little ones, the Meadow Homes Spray Park is free and open for the ...
Castle Rock Pool: A Bucolic Swimming Destination
Located at the foothills of Mt. Diablo in Walnut Creek, Castle Rock Pool offers a peaceful setting for a swim.
Opening Memorial Day 2026: Spray Ground at Cannery Park in Hayward
The water feature at Cannery Park in Hayward is the big draw on hot days, operating specific days from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Swim at Strawberry Canyon Pool in the Berkeley Hills
Most of the pool is dedicated to recreational swimming, and about a third is shallow, warm, kid-friendly water.
