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
Checklist: 10 Things to do before you’re 10 in the East Bay
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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.
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
Chabot Space & Science Center is a Gem in Oakland’s Redwoods
Chabot Space & Science Center reopened and we have the full scoop on what's new and what's still great for families.
18 Kid-friendly Sonoma and Napa Places to Visit
If you ever visit Sonoma Train Town (you should if you haven’t!), you’ll probably want to add a few other activities to your day-trip to ...
Hikes for Tykes: Exploring the Regional Parks
Hikes for Tykes offers guided toddler-friendly nature walks and exploration in various East Bay Regional Parks.
Indoor Play Space in Union City: Teeny Town
After exploring the ball pit, my 2 year olds hopped into their cozy coupes and drove the road to the various businesses within Teeny Town.
San Ramon Indoor Play Space: Kidplex
Kidplex is a modern, interactive play center. Take off your shoes and check out the movement activities, ball pits, and pretend play stations.
Profile: West Oakland Farm Park & Playground
West Oakland Farm Park has it all according to my little ones: farm, playground, green space, animals, and an amazing mission.
10 Mostly Free & Cheap Outings for Mixed Ages in the East Bay
With kids age two to nine, it is hard to find something for everyone. Here are ten terrific East Bay places that we all love.
