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
Thursday, September 18, 2025
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Off the Grid Pleasant Hill @ Off The Grid: Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Hill6:00 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Drive-In Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-In, Concord
Saturday, September 20, 2025
10:00 am – 7:00 pm: The 2025 Lafayette Art & Wine Festival @ Downtown Lafayette, LafayetteSunday, September 21, 2025
10:00 am – 7:00 pm: The 2025 Lafayette Art & Wine Festival @ Downtown Lafayette, LafayetteThursday, September 25, 2025
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Off the Grid Pleasant Hill @ Off The Grid: Pleasant Hill, Pleasant HillFriday, September 26, 2025
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Kids Zone at Oktoberfest @ Civic Park & Community Center (Walnut Creek), Walnut CreekMore Family-Friendly East Bay Stuff to Know in the (925)
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