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

9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Shabbat & Play @ Temple Sinai
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Story Time @ Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
11:15 am – 12:15 pm: Oaktown Jazz Storytime @ Richmond Library | West Side Branch
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Trunk or Treat @ Civic Park & Community Center (Walnut Creek)
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Costume Swap @ Swings and Wings
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

Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers

Best Alameda Beaches for Little Kids

Easy parking, shallow waters, and open space make Alameda's beaches ideal, free outings for families.

Park Profile: Centennial Park in El Cerrito

Centennial Park playground near the Ohlone Greenway has natural surfaces, climbing ropes, sand, and a platform swing. Great for kids under five.

Park Profile: Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park

Redwood Regional Park, nestled in the redwoods, is a peaceful nature escape for those who prefer calm and quiet.

Best BARTable Play for Toddlers

Riding BART can be a real treat for train-loving toddlers. Here is a handful of mostly free BART-friendly destinations for toddlers and their parents.