Toddlers
Favorite Places to bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Thursday, March 28, 2024
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Drop-In Tot Public Swim (Evening Hours) @ Hayward PlungeFriday, March 29, 2024
10:00 am – 10:30 am: Storytime for Babies & Toddlers @ 10 @ Kensington Library10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime @ Alameda Veterans Memorial Building
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Story Time @ Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Open Hours at Shoreline Interpretive Center @ Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center
11:00 am – 11:30 am: Storytime for Babies & Toddlers @ 11 @ Kensington Library
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Visit with Wildlife @ Sulphur Creek Nature Center
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Family Fun Night at the Brewery @ Line 51 Brewery & Tap Room
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Drop-In Tot Public Swim (Evening Hours) @ Hayward Plunge
Saturday, March 30, 2024
9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Eggstravaganza (RSVP) @ Danville Community Center & Town Green17 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 ...
Indoor Fun: 10+ Things to Do on Rainy Days in the East Bay
On a rainy day, here are some great indoor fun East Bay destinations to make your kids happy and run off those ya-yas!
What’s Open on Christmas?
Movies, art, music, cycling, hiking secret stairs, and watching penguins -- lots of fun choices for families on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve!
Take the Train to Sacramento’s Railroad Museum
Your train-obsessed children are going to love this adventure to the California Railroad Museum in Sacramento from Berkeley by railroad.
Worth the Drive: IlluminOdyssey at CuriOdyssey in San Mateo
CuriOdyssey includes a four-level indoor Redwood Hall (perfect for rainy days!) that is full of hands-on exhibits and light installations.
The Impeccable Christmas Lights and Gardens at Oakland’s Temple Hill
Enjoy Christmas lights, music, and the exquisite gardens high above Oakland on Temple Hill.
Dec 9-17: Winterfest at the Tilden Steam Trains
Seeing Father Solstice and riding on the steam trains done up in Christmas decorations can be lovely or terrible. Check out our tips!
Joaquin Miller Park Has Some of the Best Views (& Lizards) in East Bay
Joaquin Miller Park has stellar views, tons of lizards and plenty of trails to explore with kids.
Holiday Outing: Christmas at the Tilden Carousel
The Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round transforms every year to a magical winter wonderland. Look for cocoa, ornaments to buy, and sometimes Santa!
Best East Bay Holiday Lights: Alameda’s Christmas Tree Lane
The best holiday lights in the East Bay are on Christmas Tree Lane in Alameda where the neighbors create a magical holiday experience.