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
Monday, October 12, 2026
9:00 am – 5:30 pm: Visit Farm Animals @ Orchard Nursery and Florist, Lafayette6:30 pm – 7:15 pm: STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Magic @ San Ramon Library, San Ramon
Thursday, October 15, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Storytime Junction @ Lafayette Library and Learning Center, LafayetteFriday, October 16, 2026
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Jumperoo (5 and Under Play) @ Urban Air, ConcordThursday, October 22, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Storytime Junction @ Lafayette Library and Learning Center, LafayetteFriday, October 23, 2026
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Trunk or Treat @ Civic Park & Community Center (Walnut Creek), Walnut CreekMore Family-Friendly East Bay Stuff to Know in the (925)
Bedford Art Gallery in Walnut Creek is Small & Kid-friendly
Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek is a small art space with exhibits, colorful and kid-friendly, that rotate every few months. Parking and transit is easy.
9 Horseback Riding Birthday Party Places for East Bay Kids
Go big for your kiddo's next birthday with a horseback riding party! We've lassoed up 9 venues within an hour of Berkeley.
Mom’s Night Out idea: Step-by-step Canvas Painting Studios
Painting studios where adults can feel confident about putting their brushes to canvas, including some with kid-friendly painting classes.
Gently Used Sporting Goods for Kids
At Play It Again Sports, families can buy and sell used sporting goods for water sports, baseball, golf, hockey gear, skis, bikes, roller blades, and ...
Pleasanton BMX Park, dirt jumping with kids
I just took our two oldest boys to the Pleasanton BMX Park, and boy was it fun! I am an avid mountain biker and occasionally ...
Profile: Golfland mini golf center & birthday party place
A classic miniature golf venue in the East Bay with loads of fun challenges and hazards.
{510} Family Faves with Mishi and Carter
Local favorites from an East Bay mom and children's book author.
Yes, the Bay Area Does Have Seasons: Winter
We gratefully welcome back Annie Burke, founder of Outside Kids, for today’s post. Most people say that the Bay Area doesn’t have seasons. I disagree. ...
Circus Vargas at Pleasanton’s Alameda County Fairgrounds
From August 16 to 19, the blue and yellow big top tent for Circus Vargas will be in position at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in ...
Field Trip to the Hills and Tunnels of Black Diamond Mines
Thank you to Annie Burke sharing her terrific tips for exploring Black Diamond Mines with kids in tow. There’s something cool about exploring an ...
