Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Monday, July 6, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Kids Music Play Group @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library10:30 am – 11:00 am: Toddler Plus Storytime @ Bay Farm Branch | Alameda Free Library
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Tot Splash (Ages 7 and Under) @ Richmond Plunge
10:30 am – 11:15 am: Ventriloquist! – Marc Griffiths @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Garden Playdate @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Family Recreational Swim @ San Leandro Family Aquatic Center
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Monday Evening Storytime @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
9:00 am – 11:00 am: Tiny Tides @ The Wave at Emerald Glen Park10:00 am – 10:45 am: Itty-Bitty Storytime @ Richmond Civic Center Plaza
10:15 am – 10:45 am: Storytime and Playtime @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
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.
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.
Celebrating Women’s History Month in the East Bay
Looking for a way to celebrate Women's History Month with your family? Check out this handy list!
East Bay Restaurants with Kids’ Play Areas
When restaurants have play areas, or even a small basket of chalk and a chalkboard, it can make a parent's life easier. We are grateful ...
Best Places to Take Kids in Albany
Park nearly anywhere on lower Solano Avenue (for FREE) and you'll find a place to play, a place to eat, or a place to relax ...
10+ Drop-in Toddler Activities in the East Bay for $10 or Less
A helpful list of toddler activities and outings that don't require advanced planning, for East Bay kids and parents.
