Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
6:30 pm – 7:15 pm: Duncan Playful Circus @ Dimond Branch | Oakland Public Library6:30 pm – 7:15 pm: Mariela’s Music Time @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Big Truck Day @ Newark Community Park & Center10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Petting Zoo at the Library @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Storytime on the Lawn @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Teddy Bear Picnic @ Franklin Park
11:30 am – 12:00 pm: Later Gator Storytime @ San Lorenzo Library
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Magician Daniel Chan @ Castro Valley Library
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Insect Discovery Lab @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
New mom challenge: Find bookstore events for babies
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Reader tip: Alberrito Streets
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Reader tip: Marinwood Pool in San Rafael
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How to get your preschooler to talk about his day
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Field trip: Farm day in Brentwood
I took the kids to an awesome pick your own farm and pumpkin patch out in Brentwood that I totally recommend!
5 East Bay outdoor birthday party ideas
I've put together a list of five options for outdoor birthday parties that are super fun and let kids run their ya-yas out around the ...
Berkeley’s Off the Grid with a kid
El Cerrito mom, Sunny McKay, thinks that Off the Grid with a kid is a great idea! Here are her tips.
Reader tip: Classes in Albany tumbling and yoga
Are you ready for a series of tiny tumbling or post-natal yoga at the Albany rec center? Read on...
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.
