Toddlers
Favorite Places to Bring Toddlers in the East Bay
Upcoming Events for Toddlers and Parents in the East Bay
Monday, May 18, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pop-N-Play @ Ruby’s Tumbling9:00 am – 7:00 pm: Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime @ Alameda Veterans Memorial Building
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Tot Splash (Ages 7 and Under) @ Richmond Plunge
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Build it! @ Albany Library
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Monday Evening Storytime @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden10:00 am – 4:00 pm: WildCare's Ambassador Zone @ WildCare Animal Rescue
10:15 am – 10:45 am: Storytime and Playtime @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 11:45 am: Hikes for Tykes: Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Lots More Resources for Families with Toddlers
Hike With Kids Through UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
Take your kids on a nature-filled hike at UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. Mine love it any time of year for giant cacti & colorful ...
Park Profile: Pine Meadow Park in Martinez
Pine Meadow Park is a sweet neighborhood park with a unique play structure, accessible design, spinning merry-go-round, and swings.
What to Do With Kids in Berkeley’s Westbrae Neighborhood
The Westbrae Neighborhood of Berkeley, at the crossroads of Gilman and the Ohlone Greenway, is a perfect kid-friendly destination for a sunny day.
Best Places to Take Kids in Concord
Discover 15+ destinations and small town treasures for families to plan an amazing day in Concord.
5 East Bay Spots to Get Even Wetter on a Rainy Day
Outdoor spots to take kids after -- or during -- a rainy day in the East Bay.
What’s Open on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day?
Movies, art, music, cycling, hiking secret stairs, and watching penguins -- lots of fun choices for families on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve!
Visiting the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley
Indoor and outdoor fun at The Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley. Take your time exploring, and if you have three or more kids, definitely ...
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!
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!
Drop-in Art Studios for Families
I love art studios stocked with supplies where I can let my kids get messy without worrying about cleaning up afterward. These drop-in studios fit ...
