Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00 am – 1:30 pm: Big Truck Roundup @ Museum of History Benicia10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Fremont Pride Fair 2026 @ Fremont Main Library
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Juneteenth Celebration @ Hercules Library
10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Martinez Beaver Festival @ Susana Street Park
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Cereal Cinema @ The New Parkway Theater
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Story Time @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
10:30 am – 5:00 pm: Habitot Mobile Museum @ Jack London Square Ferry Lawn
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Mr. Elephant Music and Puppets @ Asian Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Rockridge Family Storytime @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Tot Shabbat @ Temple Israel of Alameda
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
Tilden Park Steam Trains are a Cheap Thrill
The Tilden Park steam trains in the Berkeley hills are open daily for summer vacation. Wonderful fun for toddlers. Plan your visit.
Small World Park, Pittsburg is Perfect for Kids Under 8
One entrance fee gives you access to mini carnival rides, a train that loops the park, a zipline, playground structures, and a crawdad fishing pond.
Global Cuisine Restaurants for the Whole Family
Thank goodness for these family-friendly restaurants who have helped our kids learn to love new flavors by making it accessible and delicious.
Where to Grab (Hip) Coffee with Kids in the East Bay
I've frequented a lot of coffee shops in Berkeley and Oakland with kids in tow, here are some of our favorites and why!
Children’s Fairyland in Oakland: Rides and More
Spring hours and pricing updates: Children's Fairyland is a beloved storybook theme park for kids under age 8 at Lake Merritt in Oakland.
Kids Like IKEA Emeryville, Too
The Emeryville monster store, Ikea, is a colorful and fascinating place for a child with a bunch of hidden perks!
Oakland Aviation Museum for Kids Who Love Things that Go (with discount link!)
The Oakland Aviation Museum, open Wednesday thru Sundays, is located near the Oakland airport. Visit and learn.
Worth the Drive: IlluminOdyssey at CuriOdyssey in San Mateo
CuriOdyssey includes a four-level indoor Redwood Hall (perfect for rainy days!) that is full of hands-on exhibits and light installations.
Codornices Park in the Berkeley Hills
Codornices Park in Berkeley has so many features that my visits have changed completely as my kids have grown older with new parts to enjoy.
25 Best Things to Do With Kids in Berkeley
From the marina to the hills to the best attractions on the Cal campus & downtown, this is a guide to fun things to do ...
