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
Easter Egg Hunts & Activities for East Bay Families
Easter in the East Bay is filled with fun free carnivals and community egg hunts, too. Don't miss out with the help of our guide.
Oakland Roots Soccer Team Returns to the Coliseum
Have you been to a pro soccer game with your kids? The Oakland Roots play at the Oakland Coliseum through October.
Day Trip: Sheep at Mission Ranch, in the Fairytale-esque Carmel-by-the-Sea
Visit Mission Ranch for a traditional Sunday brunch and epic fluffy sheep viewing. Terrific in combo with a visit to Monterey Bay
Whimsy Willow: Fab Play Space & Garden in Alameda
Whimsy Willow in Alameda is an art studio and play garden with plenty of space to run around and be creative in big and small ...
Where To Get Easter Bunny Photos in the East Bay
Looking for an Easter Bunny for a visit or photo? We have a list for you!
Summer Camps for Age 5 and Under
This roundup of summer camps for two- to five-year olds on break from preschool or about to enter kindergarten might solve your summer woes.
Kid-Friendly Activities in Lafayette — That Parents Will Love, Too
Lafayette has some active family adventures just 15 minutes from Oakland. Here are our favorite spots that are both kid-friendly and dog-friendly.
Ticket Alert: Big Art Weekend at Bay Area Discovery Museum
Explore hands-on activities from building giant cardboard creations to squishing colorful foam.
19 Places to Run with a Jogging Stroller in the East Bay
From Lafayette to Richmond, Albany, and Berkeley, great paths for any runner with a jogging stroller. Here are ones we love!
Cool Off at Castro Valley Park Splash Pad
During the summertime, a water feature at Castro Valley Community Park turns into a splash pad on Wednesdays & weekends.
