Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Sunday, October 25, 2026
9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Halloween Harvest Celebration @ Colusa Circle9:00 am – 10:00 am: Movement and Sports for Girls @ Lake Temescal, North Entrance
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Animal Day @ UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Halloween Fun in Montclair Village @ Montclair Village
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Leaf Rubbing @ Orchard Nursery and Florist
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pumpkin Decorating for Kids @ Ruth Bancroft Gardens
10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Pumpkin Play Patch @ Whimsy Willow
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Shalom Play @ Temple Beth Abraham
11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Family Day at the Garden @ LEAF Urban Farm
11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Rockridge Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treating @ Rockridge BART Plaza
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
Park Profile: Rancho San Ramon Splash Pad & Community Park
The Rancho San Ramon Community Park has it all for my children. With 3 separate play areas & a splash pad, little ones want to ...
What to Do With Kids in Kensington
Find all the fun things to do with kids in and around Kensington and Colusa Circle from Blake Garden to the perfect sweet treats.
Family Getaway: Water Park in Folsom & Old Sacramento Waterfront
Folsom made a wonderful mini-vacation for my family with a water park, waterfront amusements, and a new-to-us play space. We'll be back for sure.
Rolling Around Brooklyn Basin (Oakland) with Kids
Township Commons Park at Brooklyn Basin is a beautiful & expansive part of the Oakland waterfront with places to dine, fish, scooter, and more.
Oakland Scavenger Hunt: These Adorable Gnomes Will Delight Your Kids
Hundreds of gnomes fill the sidewalks of Oakland, and will delight you every time. Here's where, and how to find them.
Chocolate and Chalk Art Festival
The sidewalks in North Berkeley will be bursting with color during the CHOCOLATE & CHALK ART FESTIVAL on Saturday, June 19, 2021.
Not Your Basic Toddler Bike Path: Judge John Sutter Regional Shoreline in Oakland
The shoreline right near the Oakland Bay Bridge has been outfitted with a new path, parking lot, plenty of bathrooms, and an observation pier.
Visit Umbrella Alley and Add a Touch of Kid-friendly Whimsy to an SF Adventure
Give your kids a camera and get up close with one of San Francisco’s latest Instagram-worthy art experience destinations.
Vacation Inspiration: Gold Country & Farm Stay within 2 Hours of the East Bay
My 4 kids loved this road trip getaway with farm animals, fresh air, and gold panning all within two hours of the East Bay.
U-Pick Strawberries at George’s Berry Farm in Brentwood
As of April 2025, George’s Berry Farm is not open. Is it now Farmer’s Daughter? Maybe. The article that follows is from 2021. U-Pick fruit ...
