Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Saturday, July 18, 2026
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Lake Merritt Creatures Parade @ Snow Park6:30 pm – 9:00 pm: After Dark Swim @ El Cerrito Swim Center
Sunday, July 19, 2026
11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Celebrate 132 years of Fentons Creamery @ Fentons Creamery11:30 am – 2:30 pm: The Final Match at Bay Street @ Bay Street
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Family Recreational Swim @ San Leandro Family Aquatic Center
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: Malinky Music: Bilingual Music Series @ Main | Alameda Free Library
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Circus in the Parks @ Salesforce Park
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Mariachi Festival @ Shirley Sisk Grove
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Dinosaur Tea Party @ Whimsy Willow
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Mr. Elephant Music for Kids @ Degrees Plato
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
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Field trip: Farm day in Brentwood
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5 East Bay outdoor birthday party ideas
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Berkeley’s Off the Grid with a kid
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Berkeley independent toy store, Mr. Mopps, is delightful
Mr Mopps independent toy store is a gem in Berkeley.
Birthday party entertainment: Fur, Scales and Tails
When I heard about Tracy Hill "the animal guy" and his performance at birthday parties, I knew I should share.
New Kid in Town: Little Star Pizza
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