Toddlers
Favorite Places to bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Saturday, April 27, 2024
11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Berkeley Bay Festival @ Berkeley Marina11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Open Hours at Shoreline Interpretive Center @ Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: DÃa de los Niños Celebration @ Main | Alameda Free Library
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Elmhurst Library Backyard Reopening Celebration @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm: SF King's Day 2024 @ Golden Gate Park – Queen Wilhelmina Garden
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Family Nature Fun Hour: Busy Buzzy Bees @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Belly Dance Performance @ Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Sunday, April 28, 2024
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: $5 Admission Day @ Lawrence Hall of Science10:30 am – 11:30 am: Happy Readers Storytime @ Gardens at Lake Merritt
Indoor Fun: 10+ Things to Do on Rainy Days in the East Bay
On a rainy day, here are some great indoor fun East Bay destinations to make your kids happy and run off those ya-yas!
What’s Open on Christmas?
Movies, art, music, cycling, hiking secret stairs, and watching penguins -- lots of fun choices for families on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve!
Take the Train to Sacramento’s Railroad Museum
Your train-obsessed children are going to love this adventure to the California Railroad Museum in Sacramento from Berkeley by railroad.
Worth the Drive: IlluminOdyssey at CuriOdyssey in San Mateo
CuriOdyssey includes a four-level indoor Redwood Hall (perfect for rainy days!) that is full of hands-on exhibits and light installations.
The Impeccable Christmas Lights and Gardens at Oakland’s Temple Hill
Enjoy Christmas lights, music, and the exquisite gardens high above Oakland on Temple Hill.
Dec 9-17: Winterfest at the Tilden Steam Trains
Seeing Father Solstice and riding on the steam trains done up in Christmas decorations can be lovely or terrible. Check out our tips!
Joaquin Miller Park Has Some of the Best Views (& Lizards) in East Bay
Joaquin Miller Park has stellar views, tons of lizards and plenty of trails to explore with kids.
Holiday Outing: Christmas at the Tilden Carousel
The Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round transforms every year to a magical winter wonderland. Look for cocoa, ornaments to buy, and sometimes Santa!
Best East Bay Holiday Lights: Alameda’s Christmas Tree Lane
The best holiday lights in the East Bay are on Christmas Tree Lane in Alameda where the neighbors create a magical holiday experience.
What Are The Closest Snow Play Trips for Bay Area Families?
Where to take Bay Area kids to play in the snow? Skip the lifts. Here are five options for kid-friendly snow play with snowshoes or ...
