Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Saturday, September 12, 2026
9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Black-Eyed Pea Festival @ Telegraph Ave and 46th Street9:00 am – 12:15 pm: Jewish Gateways Rosh Hashanah Family Services @ Epworth United Methodist Church
10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Castro Valley Fall Festival @ Castro Valley Blvd @ Redwood Road
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Kids Festival @ Golden Gate Park Bandshell
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Secrets of Hummingbirds @ Coyote Hills Regional Park
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: The Bookout Block Party @ Marcus Books
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Mid-Autumn Mandarin Storytime @ Lafayette Library and Learning Center
11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Off the Grid on Treasure Island @ Cityside Park
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Bugs for Lunch @ Tilden Regional Park
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Fruitvale Branch turns 60 @ Fruitvale Branch | Oakland Public Library
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
Fall Fun at Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch & Giant Corn Maze
Pumpkins, petting zoo, ziplines, corn pit, cow train, and so many more outdoor activities to fill your visit to the Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch!
30 Places to Play Outside with Your Little Kid
Wondering where to play outside with your little kid? Unplug, be together, get dirt under your fingernails. Preschoolers, toddlers in the fresh air, let's go!
25 Things to Do With Kids in Alameda
Our favorite places to go and play with children in Alameda... Wondering what to do with kids? Here's your list of 25 go-to spots.
Roaring Camp Railroad near Santa Cruz
About 90 minutes from Berkeley, Roaring Camp Railroad is a real steam locomotive chugging up and down steep passes through a redwood grove.
National Night Out Gatherings in the East Bay
It's time for National Night Out, a day centered on community building. Organize an event among your neighbors, or join a city-led event. Find one ...
9 Reasons to Visit Point Richmond With Kids
A pool, a beach, a playground, a tunnel, and a train museum! Point Richmond has plenty of family fun to explore.
Park Profile: Oakland’s Dimond Park
This 12-acre oasis located in the center of Oakland has scenery, a creek, paved paths, sports courts, a recreation center, and 3 play structures.
East Bay Restaurants with Kids’ Play Areas
Restaurants with play areas can make a parent's life easier. We love these East Bay spots that welcome kids with open arms & a basket ...
A Daycation at Don Castro Swimming Lagoon in Hayward
The clear blue water, sandy toddler-friendly beach and shallows, and affordable price all make for the perfect East Bay daycation with your family.
Cool Off at Castro Valley Park Splash Pad
During the summertime, a water feature at Castro Valley Community Park turns into a splash pad on Wednesdays through the weekends.
