Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Sunday, July 13, 2025
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Historic Days at Ardenwood @ Ardenwood Historic Farm2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Family Movie Matinee @ Main | Alameda Free Library
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Closing the Farm @ Tilden Little Farm
Monday, July 14, 2025
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Play at Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime @ Alameda Veterans Memorial Building
10:30 am – 11:15 am: Music & Movement Storytime @ Richmond Public Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Garden Playdate @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library
11:00 am – 11:45 am: Mike the Magician @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: Insect Discovery Lab @ Eastmont Branch | Oakland Public Library
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Evening Family Storytime @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
Spotlight on Soccer Stars Contra Costa
For kids 12 mos to 12 years, Soccer Stars Contra Costa offers a progressive curriculum that teaches soccer FUNdamentals in a supportive way.
Book Now: Dive into a Floating Egg Hunt
We love a good egg hunt, and we love swimming so grab your baskets and goggles, and get ready to find some treasure.
Free Splash Park: Emerald Glen Park in Dublin
Emerald Glen Park in Dublin has a splash park; large sandlot; playground structure for all ages; spacious open sports field; and garden.
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.
Sunny Day Spot: Antioch Water Park
Antioch Water Park has splashy activities for babies and every age on up: super shallow tadpool, toddler & preschooler waterslide, big kid body slides.
Silliman Aquatic Center: Crazy Fun Indoor Water Park
Take a look at Newark’s indoor water park, Silliman Aquatic Center. Large slides, lazy river, and a spray structure.
Larkey Spray Ground in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek's Larkey Spray Ground is the perfect place to spend a sunny day in the Bay with kids 5 and under.
El Cerrito Swim Center is Perfect for Little Walkers and Swimmers
The El Cerrito Swim Center includes a large lap pool, a smaller recreation pool with zero entry, and water spray features.
Great America’s Water Park South Bay Shores: Open Memorial Day Weekend
South Bay Shores is a lot of fun for a water park and it is fully included in the price of admission for CA Great ...
Open Memorial Day 2025: Meadow Home Spray Park in Concord
If you are in Concord, CA looking for a refreshing stop for little ones, the Meadow Homes Spray Park is free and open for the ...