Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Friday, June 19, 2026
10:00 am – 12:30 pm: Open Play @ The Busy Bee Activity Center10:00 am – 12:30 pm: The Bookout: A Juneteenth Family Story Hour @ Kinfolx
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Rabbit Rendezvous @ Ardenwood Historic Farm
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Story Time @ Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
11:00 am – 11:30 am: Chelle! & Friends Kids Show @ Yerba Buena Gardens
12:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Alameda Juneteenth Celebration @ South Shore Center
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Goodnight Farm @ Tilden Little Farm
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Juneteenth Celebration @ Downtown San Leandro
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Summer Fridays @ Epicurious Garden
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Summer Music Series @ Jack London Square
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
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