925 Families
We’ve curated the best family-friendly activities for families in the East Bay. Find things to do with kids in Walnut Creek, Concord, Lamorinda, Pleasanton, and surrounding areas including parks and playgrounds, annual events, kid-friendly brewpubs, and other insanely useful resources.
Best Kid-Friendly Places in the (925)
Upcoming Events for (925) Families & Kids
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
8:30 pm – 11:00 pm: Family Fun Nights: Discount Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-In, ConcordWednesday, July 16, 2025
11:15 am – 2:00 pm: Kidchella: Reading & Music Festival @ Danville Community Center & Town Green, DanvilleThursday, July 17, 2025
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Off the Grid Pleasant Hill @ Off The Grid: Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Hill8:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Movie Night: A Goofy Movie @ Antioch Community Center, Antioch
Saturday, July 19, 2025
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Blues & Brews Festival @ Pleasant Hill Park, Pleasant HillTuesday, July 22, 2025
8:30 pm – 11:00 pm: Family Fun Nights: Discount Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-In, ConcordMore Family-Friendly East Bay Stuff to Know in the (925)
U-Pick Strawberries & Other Berries in the Bay Area
The warmer days of Spring and early Summer (from April to July) bring the prospect of juicy sweet strawberries and other yummy berries
Ticket Alert: Alameda County Fair June 13-July 6
The Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton is a traditional fair: carnival rides & games; quilts and pigs; and funnel cakes. This year June 14-July 7.
Clarke Swim Center: Swimming Pool with Inflatables in Walnut Creek
Clarke Memorial Swim Center has inflatable obstacle courses, lap pools, and a grassy lawn just across the parking lot from Heather Farm Playground.
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.
Summer Fairs and Festivals for Bay Area Families
Here is a list of outdoor street fairs, carnivals, county fairs, and festivals to pencil into your Summer plans from May to August.
Castle Rock Pool: A Bucolic Swimming Destination
Located at the foothills of Mt. Diablo in Walnut Creek, Castle Rock Pool offers a peaceful setting for a swim.
Bay Area Fruit Picking Guide
Fruit picking is a year-round activity in California. Here's your guide to the what/where/when/how of Bay Area farms and orchards.
Spotlight on American Swim Academy
American Swim Academy offers warm indoor year-round swim lessons to build water safety, confidence, and strong swimming skills.
6 Tot-Friendly Splash Parks in the East Bay
We've rounded up our favorite splash pads in the East Bay - perfect for pre-swimmers and toddlers to get cool in the summer heat.
75 Days of Summer Fun for East Bay Kids
The best ideas for family fun all summer long: fruit picking, ice cream, bike rides, beaches, splashing, and concerts!
