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
Saturday, April 4, 2026
8:00 am – 10:00 am: Rockin’ Tots @ Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park | Concord, Concord9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Spring Eggstravaganza @ Heritage Park & Museums, Dublin
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Easter Bunny Visit @ City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Saturday, April 11, 2026
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Pollinator & Friends Day @ Ruth Bancroft Gardens, Walnut Creek5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Community Campfire @ Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore
Sunday, April 12, 2026
9:00 am – 11:00 am: Rockin’ Tots @ Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park | Concord, ConcordMore Family-Friendly East Bay Stuff to Know in the (925)
The COOP in Pleasanton is now closed
The COOP Pleasanton is a clean, modern indoor play space perfect for preschoolers with full espresso bar, wifi, and magazines for the parents.
Special experience gift idea: Warriors Camps for kids
Between December 3 and February 26, the Golden State Warriors host a series of basketball "camps" for kids with lots of cool perks.
Kid Report: Lost Worlds in Livermore
Lost Worlds Livermore has fun places in it such as laser tag, trampolines, mini golf, you name it! The play structure is epic.
Kid Report: Best Skate Parks in the East Bay
Juliette tells us about the best skate parks for skateboarders and scooter riders in the East Bay: Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Moraga. Plus San Rafael.
Tutu School offers ballet in Oakland’s Montclair Village
Tutu School, where toddlers and preschoolers can take their first ballet steps, is the latest addition to Montclair Village. Classes begin at 18 months.
Wine without whining for East Bay parents
Wine tasting with kids in the Bay Area
Brentwood farms fruit picking, tips for families
Monday, I drove four boys out to Brentwood to go fruit-picking. I was vague in my promises — berries, cherries, apricots, or whatever they have. You like ...
Music Together review: East Bay baby and toddler music class
I wrote up my family's experience trying Music Together for the first time. Basically, we loved it. I wasn't sure it could be as great ...
5 Family-friendly road trips from Oakland
Looking for a fun day trip or mini vacation for your long weekend? These fellow Bay Area bloggers have a few inspiring ideas and photographs ...
New mom challenge: Find bookstore events for babies
Celebrate your local, independent bookstores by discovering a new one, visiting with your well-behaved children and buying a terrific book. Better yet, find out which ...
