Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Saturday, July 4, 2026
7:45 am – 9:15 pm: Fun Run, Parade, Party & Fireworks @ Pleasant Hill Park11:00 am – 10:00 pm: Dog Parade, Celebration & Fireworks @ Moraga Commons Park
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Fourth of July Celebration @ Moraga Commons Park
4:00 pm – 9:30 pm: Concord Carnival & Fireworks @ Mt Diablo High School
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: July 4th Celebration @ San Pablo Community Center
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Summer Fun on the 4th @ Jack London Square
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm: July 4th Fireworks @ Martinez Waterfront Park
Sunday, July 5, 2026
8:00 am – 10:00 am: Explore the Shore @ Crab Cove Visitor Center9:00 am – 3:45 pm: Free Entrance Day at National Parks @ Muir Woods
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Sunday Storytime @ Tilden Regional Park
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
18 Toddler-Friendly Hikes in the East Bay
Hiking with a toddler can be a walk down the street, or a quest to find bugs or fairies. We love these East Bay places ...
On Sale Now: Brick Blast for LEGO® Fans
Get your tickets before the prices go up to enjoy the incredible Brick Blast LEGO Fan Event in Santa Clara
99 Kid-friendly Restaurants in the East Bay
99 kid-friendly restaurants to check out in Oakland and Berkeley from Breakfast for dinner to Mexican, Pizza, Asian, Diners, and lots more!
U-Pick Strawberries & Other Berries in the Bay Area
The warmer days of Spring and early Summer (from April to July) bring the prospect of juicy sweet strawberries and other yummy berries
Opens April 11: New Piedmont Community Pool
Two spacious outdoor pools in Piedmont. Throughout April, the drop-in price for residents and non-residents alike is $5 per person.
Jumpity Bumpity: An Indoor Play Space in Concord
Concord's Jumpity Bumpity is a clean, spacious fun indoor play space with many creative slides and features to keep your kid moving!
Free Splash Park: Emerald Glen Park in Dublin
Emerald Glen Park in Dublin has a splash park; large sandlot; playground structure for all ages; spacious open sports field; and garden.
Tilden Park Steam Trains are a Cheap Thrill
The Tilden Park steam trains in the Berkeley hills are open daily for summer vacation. Wonderful fun for toddlers. Plan your visit.
Tilden Park Little Farm, Free & Fun for All Ages
Tilden Park's Little Farm is fantastic, free, and open year-round. Get up-close-and-personal with cows, piglets, chickens, goats, bunnies, and more.
Book Now: Messy Art Day for Children Age 5 and Under
Messy Art Day is a special event, open to the public, for kids five & under at El Cerrito Preschool Co-op on Sunday, April 19.
