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
Best Resources for Raising a Bilingual Child in the East Bay
For East Bay parents hoping to raise their children multilingual, we have tons of information from reasons why to how to start.
Tilden Park’s Miniature Trains
Each Sunday between now and the end of September, the Golden Gate Live Steamers open their tracks to the public for rides.
Nature-Based Playgroups and Classes in the East Bay
Enjoy our list of East Bay nature playgroups and classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Go a little wild!
Mia’s Dream Come True: All-Abilities Playground in Hayward
There is so much to do and see at Mia's Dream Come True, an all-abilities playground in South Hayward.
Worth the Drive: Heather Farm Park & Playground in Walnut Creek
One unique feature of the colorful Heather Farm playground in Walnut Creek is a set of turf covered mounds that children can slide down on. ...
Visit the Grand Lake Farmers Market, choose your own adventure
My favorite farmers market is located on the corner of Grand Ave and Lake Park Ave. in Oakland every Saturday, rain or shine.
Tilden Park’s Merry-Go-Round Is a Classic
The merry-go-round in Tilden Regional Park is an antique carousel with hand-carved and painted wooden carousel animals to ride.
Membership-Based Inclusive Play at Spirited Play Labs in Berkeley
Whether a child is on the autism spectrum, has sensory processing differences, or has developmental delays, the dedicated team at Spirited Play Labs aims to ...
4 Kid-Friendly Breweries in Alameda
We love the breweries, wineries, and distilleries that have popped up at the old Navy Base and along Park Street.
Walk or Drive Through Christmas Lights: Candy Cane Lane in Pleasanton
My favorite part part about the Christmas lights at Candy Cane Lane is that it is a dazzling holiday outing that doesn’t require unbuckling car ...
