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, May 26, 2026
8:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Discount Drive-In Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-In, ConcordWednesday, May 27, 2026
9:00 am – 11:00 am: Rockin’ Tots @ Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park | Concord, ConcordTuesday, June 2, 2026
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Hacienda Nights Food Truck Event @ Hacienda del las flores, Moraga8:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Discount Drive-In Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-In, Concord
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
8:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Discount Drive-In Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-In, ConcordThursday, June 11, 2026
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Movies in the Park: The Lion King @ Orinda Community Park, OrindaMore Family-Friendly East Bay Stuff to Know in the (925)
3 Places to Get a Kid’s Pedicure in the East Bay
While any nail salon will likely take your child as a client, we discovered three that make it extra special.
Getting Started With Youth Basketball in the East Bay
Here's your guide for East Bay parents whose kids are eager to try basketball with classes, camps, coaches, and neighborhood hoops to visit.
Let Us Plan 10 Summer Adventures for Your Little Kids!
Have you ever spent hours googling for activities to do with kids, instead of going out and doing them? Let us spare you the effort. ...
The Veranda: An Outdoor Mall in Concord With a Way-Cool Play Structure
The most exciting feature of The Veranda, a shopping center in Concord, is hands down the play structure, the Veranda Climber.
Ruth Bancroft Garden is a Desert Wonderland
A visit to Ruth Bancroft Garden is like being transported to the desert with its amazing collection of succulents, cacti, and low-water plants.
Park Profile: Rancho San Ramon Splash Pad & Community Park
The Rancho San Ramon Community Park has it all for my children. With 3 separate play areas & a splash pad, little ones want to ...
Canceled 2021 KidFest: Labor Day Weekend in Concord
Bay Area KidFest is canceled for September 4-6, 2021.
U-Pick Strawberries at George’s Berry Farm in Brentwood
As of April 2025, George’s Berry Farm is not open. Is it now Farmer’s Daughter? Maybe. The article that follows is from 2021. U-Pick fruit ...
Host a Private Movie Watch Party at Emeryville’s AMC Theaters
Starting at $379, you can rent out a full movie theater for a variety of new release and classic films.
Now Open: Batting Cages in the East Bay
Baseball and softball batting cages are reopening around the Bay Area. They will get your heart pumping and are lots of fun. Batter up!
