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
10+ Drop-in Toddler Activities in the East Bay for $10 or Less
A helpful list of toddler drop-in classes and activities that don't require advanced planning, for East Bay kids and parents.
Ticket Alert: Space Week 2026 at Chabot Space & Science Center
Save the dates for Space Week at Chabot Space & Science Center in the Oakland Hills. Prepare to be delighted.
Juniper Corner Offers Imaginative Drop-In Playtime in San Leandro
5,000 square feet of beautiful indoor play opportunities for toddlers and preschoolers.
Visiting the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley
Indoor and outdoor fun at The Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley. Take your time exploring, and if you have three or more kids, definitely ...
Ticket Alert: Lenny Pearce Toddler Rave World Tour Coming to Oakland
Lenny Pearce's Toddler Rave brings to Oakland: Big beats. Little feet. Home before bedtime.
Book Now: Magical Christmas Train in Sacramento
Tickets are now available for the Magical Christmas Train by River Fox out of West Sacramento. It will be lots of holiday fun.
6 Tot-Friendly Splash Parks in the East Bay
We've rounded up our favorite splash pads in the East Bay - perfect for pre-swimmers and toddlers to get cool in the summer heat.
Fairyland Summer Sleepover: So Much Fun, So Little Sleep
Register now for a Summer Sleepover at Fairyland. Best for preschool-aged buddies and their parents who can sleep through anything.
Bay Area Fruit Picking Guide
Fruit picking is a year-round activity in California. Here's your guide to the what/where/when/how of Bay Area farms and orchards.
What Parents Should Know About Bay Area Water Parks
Your guide to Bay Area waterparks; find the one that works best for your family. From water slide junkies to sprayground newbies, we love ya!
