Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
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
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
10:00 am – 10:45 am: Itty Bitty Storytime @ Richmond Public Library10:30 am – 11:45 am: Hikes for Tykes: Encinal Beach @ Encinal Beach
11:00 am – 11:45 am: Pop & Go Puppets @ Richmond Library | Bayview Branch
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
Half-day Trip: Sulphur Creek Nature Center in Hayward
This wild animal rehabilitation center in Hayward allows kids to get up close and personal with drop-in hours and special programs.
30 Places to Play Outside with Your Little Kid
Wondering where to play outside with your little kid? Unplug, be together, get dirt under your fingernails. Preschoolers, toddlers in the fresh air, let's go!
Cold or Wet Day? Go Indoor Swimming
My kids love to go to an indoor swimming pool even if the weather outside is frightful. Here are some fave East Bay pools.
Cal Academy of Sciences Is for Kids of All Ages
Cal Academy of Sciences, kids and parents will have fun visiting an aquarium, rainforest, and natural history museum all under one living roof.
Tilden Park Steam Trains are a Cheap Thrill
The Tilden Park steam trains in the Berkeley hills are open daily for summer vacation. Wonderful fun for toddlers. Plan your visit.
Black History Month for Kids and Families in the Bay Area
Celebrate with storytimes, dance performances, and a parade! We'll be adding new kid-friendly Black History Month activities all month.
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!
Baby Consignment Stores in the East Bay
I love that the East Bay has so many places to get quality used kids' clothes. Consignment sales are ideal for snow pants, dress clothes, ...
Favorite Valentine’s Day Activities for Families
Love is love. Valentine's Day activities for families in the East Bay. We are excited to share this round-up of love- and heart-themed activities
Kid-Friendly OMCA: Oakland Museum of California
Children under 12 are free. Kid-friendly exhibits and beautiful gardens make the Oakland Museum of California a win for families.
