Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Sunday, October 11, 2026
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Movement and Sports for Girls @ Lake Temescal, North Entrance10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Harvest Festival @ Ardenwood Historic Farm
11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Jack London Square Farmers Market @ Jack London Square
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Fairy Princess Party @ The Backyard
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Mariachi in the Library @ Main | Alameda Free Library
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Ferry Lawn Concerts @ Jack London Square
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Monday, October 12, 2026
7:30 am – 9:00 am: Free Admission Hours @ San Francisco Botanical Garden9:00 am – 5:30 pm: Visit Farm Animals @ Orchard Nursery and Florist
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Toddler Plus Storytime @ Main | Alameda Free Library
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
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