Toddlers

Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay

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Indoor Play Spaces in the East Bay

10+ Drop-in Toddler Activities in the East Bay for $10 or Less

Where Can New Parents Meet Each Other in the East Bay?

Mom and baby enjoying a Kids Go Mandarin class

Classes for Toddlers & Babies in the East Bay

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Favorite Bay Area Toddler Activities

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18 Toddler-Friendly Hikes in the East Bay

Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay

Friday, October 23, 2026

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Petting Zoo @ The Backyard
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Haunted Trail @ Pleasant Hill Park
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Trick or Treat @ Fremont Downtown Event Center & Plaza
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Pumpkin Play Patch @ Whimsy Willow
9:15 pm – 9:30 pm: Diwali Drone Light Show @ Lesher Center for the Arts

Saturday, October 24, 2026

9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Pumpkin Giveaway & Free Carousel Rides @ Yerba Buena Gardens
10:00 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

Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers

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.

Candy Cane Lane in Pleasanton, from their Facebook Page

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 ...

Worth the Drive: Mill Valley Aquatics Center

If you feel like it's time to swim, but the Bay Area weather is not cooperating, consider an indoor pool.

Worth the Drive: Deacon Dave’s Awesome Christmas Lights in Livermore

Spectacular lights, patriotism, and whimsy make the annual holiday lights at Deacon Dave's totally worth the drive for East Bay families.

Reindeer Ridge Christmas Tree Farm in Sebastopol

For a cut-your-own-Christmas-tree experience with all the trimmings (train & tractor rides, hot cider, farm animals, zip line!), we love Reindeer Ridge.

Angel Island with Kids: Family-friendly Hike, Tram Ride and More

Looking for a mini vacation? It's in the Bay, literally! Visit Angel Island with the kids for a ferry ride, outdoor time, beautiful views and ...