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
San Francisco Zoo: A Guide for Families
The San Francisco Zoo is worth a visit for kids who love animals, and playgrounds too!
Cloverfield U-Pick Organic Farm in El Sobrante
This organic farm is a great find in the East Bay to pick our own produce. With no entrance or parking fee, we only pay ...
Tips from Alameda Pediatric Dentistry’s Tooth Fairy
Did you know that the Alameda Pediatric Dentistry offices have almost a dozen secret fairy doors?
San Francisco’s Exploratorium with Kids
San Francisco's Exploratorium with kids is a ton of fun -- hands-on science museum with lots to touch and room to climb. Don't forget the ...
Backyard Birthday Party: Little Kid Drive-in Movie
We threw a drive-in movie birthday party. Kids got their own car and to-go boxes of food to enjoy separately, but together.
Salesforce Park: Free Gondola Ride and Play Area
A free, entertaining activity for kids of all ages in San Francisco, Salesforce Park is the perfect place to take visiting family and friends.
Where to Play on a Hot Day, East Bay
Our team of experienced parents weighed in on where to go and what to do when it is Just Too Dang Hot. Start with donuts.
Thrive City: Kid-Friendly Fun Near San Francisco’s Chase Center
If you have extra energy or time to play around the Chase Center with kids, here are some favorite places to go in Mission Bay.
Drive-Through Coffee = Rookie Parents’ BFF
Iced or hot, drive-through coffee is a parent's best friend. But you have to know where to look. The East Bay hides them away.
Three-Year-Olds’ Guide to Cal Academy of Sciences
The Cal Academy with a three-year-old is a different type of visit. Here are my tips, tricks, and suggested itinerary for the best day.
