Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Pumpkin Giveaway & Free Carousel Rides @ Yerba Buena Gardens10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drop-In Open Art Lab @ Sticky Art Lab
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Family Halloween Day @ Randall Museum
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Halloween Hay Day @ Livermore Downtown
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Halloween Land @ Unity Park on the Richmond Greenway
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Halloween Parade and Harvest Festival @ Lakeshore Avenue District
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Spooky Season Story Stroll @ Cedar Rose Park
10:15 am – 11:45 am: Cereal Cinema @ The New Parkway Theater
10:15 am – 10:30 am: Halloween Storytime for Toddlers @ Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 1:30 pm: Horse Hallow: Family Day on the Farm @ Presidio Riding Club
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
Indoor Fun: 10+ Things to Do on Rainy Days in the East Bay
On a rainy day, here are some great indoor fun East Bay destinations to make your kids happy and run off those ya-yas!
Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch for Classic Fall Fun
Nicasio Valley Farm offered exactly what I was looking for: seasonal fun with rustic farm vibes and fewer carnival attractions.
10+ All-Abilities Playgrounds and Play Spaces Near Oakland
Inclusive playgrounds are designed with innovative features to welcome children of all ages and capabilities. These are within an hour of Oakland.
Indoor Play Space in Berkeley: Children’s Club House
Children’s Club House in South Berkeley is a welcoming spot for parents seeking fun for their tiny tots.
Free Storytimes Around the East Bay
A round-up of kid-friendly story readings in the next 30 days, including libraries, bookstores, and other fun places. Let someone else read to you
Where to Stop with Kids on the Way to Tahoe
Tahoe is a popular vacation spot among Bay Area locals. Make the trip with kids more manageable with these favorite roadside destinations.
Super Family-friendly Trails & Beaches at Mori Point, Pacifica
Mori Point, a 32-acre wetland park near Pacifica, has trails that wind along bluffs and beaches, is an easy 30-minute drive from Oakland, and can ...
Berkeley Park Profile: George Florence Park
The tot lot is fully enclosed with a fence, so it's a great place for keeping an eye on multiple toddlers or bringing your preschooler ...
Spotlight on Wee Play in Alameda
Wee Play is an activity oriented play center put on by the Alameda Parks Department in the Veteran’s Building three days a week.
Shop Local: Christmas Crafts to Enjoy Together
Here are the holiday crafts I love to do with my young daughter and the local shops where we pick up supplies in Berkeley, Oakland, ...
