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
Friday, October 23, 2026
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Trunk or Treat @ Civic Park & Community Center (Walnut Creek), Walnut Creek5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Haunted Trail @ Pleasant Hill Park, Pleasant Hill
9:15 pm – 9:30 pm: Diwali Drone Light Show @ Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Halloween Hay Day @ Livermore Downtown, Livermore10:30 am – 2:00 pm: Bike Ride to Pumpkin Patch @ Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station, Pleasanton
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Diwali Celebration Street Fair @ Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek
More Family-Friendly East Bay Stuff to Know in the (925)
Favorite Bay Area Donuts and Doughnuts
From El Cerrito to Downtown Oakland to San Francisco, here are our favorite Bay Area donuts (and doughnuts!)
Niles Canyon Railway 2024 Season
Niles Canyon Railway is opening for a limited number of autumn rides out of Sunol Station. Get your tickets now. All aboard!
Fat Shafts Archery in Benicia: Fun for Nearly an Hour
For $20 per hour (or pro-rated in half-hour chunks), people older than age eight can rent equipment and shoot at the targets of this indoor ...
Bay Area Go Kart Tracks
With the adrenaline rush of racing, go karting is an easy way to turn kids into adult and adults into children.
FUNBOX Offers 25,000 Square Feet of Inflatable Fun in Pleasanton
Visit FUNBOX, an oversized inflatable destination will be located in the parking lot of the Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton.
Kids Roller Skate Free at Paradise Skate in Antioch
Paradise Skate is closed for repairs.
What to Do in Danville With Kids
From the playgrounds and libraries to the community events, there are loads of things to do in Danville with kids.
12 Best Bay Area Science Museums for Kids
The Bay Area has some of the world's best science museums. Play with your kids while learning about science, technology, and nature.
Créatif Art Studio: Drop-in painting in Pleasanton
Bring your little artist to this drop-in art studio for a creative outing. It's combination of art and tech make it worth the drive to ...
Matteo’s Dream Playground, Inclusive Fun in Concord
Imaginations can run wild at Matteo's Dream Playground in Concord, a space for all children to experience the joys of outdoor play regardless of their ...
