Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00 am – 1:30 pm: Big Truck Roundup @ Museum of History Benicia10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Fremont Pride Fair 2026 @ Fremont Main Library
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Juneteenth Celebration @ Hercules Library
10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Martinez Beaver Festival @ Susana Street Park
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Cereal Cinema @ The New Parkway Theater
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Story Time @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
10:30 am – 5:00 pm: Habitot Mobile Museum @ Jack London Square Ferry Lawn
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Mr. Elephant Music and Puppets @ Asian Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Rockridge Family Storytime @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Tot Shabbat @ Temple Israel of Alameda
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
Opening Memorial Day 2026: Spray Ground at Cannery Park in Hayward
The water feature at Cannery Park in Hayward is the big draw on hot days, operating specific days from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Swim at Strawberry Canyon Pool in the Berkeley Hills
Most of the pool is dedicated to recreational swimming, and about a third is shallow, warm, kid-friendly water.
Getting Sandy at Keller Beach in Richmond, CA
My family loved our four-hour getaway to Keller Beach in Richmond. Bring sand toys and snacks to make the most of your day.
San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park
We love the splash-centric water playground, a large inflatable obstacle course, and swim lane pools all at a reasonable price.
Take the Richmond Plunge
Surrounded by high ceilings and lovely murals, the Richmond Plunge indoor swimming pool is epic. Chilly water but nice, clean locker rooms.
Water Park Fun at Public Pool Prices: Rankin Aquatic Center in Martinez
The Rankin Aquatic Center includes a play structure with a "big yellow bucket" that dumps water every few minutes while it's on.
9 reasons to visit Point Richmond with kids
A pool, a beach, a playground, a tunnel, and a train museum! Point Richmond has plenty of family fun to explore.
Park Profile: Imagine Inclusive Playground in Dublin
Explore this, shiny, new, and expansive playground with inclusive features, just 30 minutes away from Oakland.
Newark Indoor Play Space: Bumblebee
With easy parking and a large indoor play area with a wide variety of rooms, it is a perfect place to keep kids happily busy.
Park Profile: Jewel’s Terrace Park (Albany)
Jewel's Terrace Park has two playgrounds, large grassy field, tennis courts, basketball court, picnic tables, and a BBQ grill.
