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 26, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Touch a Truck by JLOEB @ Balestrieri Family Farm, Briones9:30 am – 11:30 am: Preschool Art Pop-Up @ Civic Park & Community Center (Walnut Creek), Walnut Creek
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: John Muir Birthday and Earth Day Celebration @ John Muir National Historic Site, Martinez
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Tinkers & Thinkers Launch Party @ Pleasant Hill Park, Pleasant Hill
Sunday, April 27, 2025
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Wildflower Wander @ Sunol Regional Wilderness, SunolThursday, May 1, 2025
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Off the Grid Pleasant Hill @ Off The Grid: Pleasant Hill, Pleasant HillMore Family-Friendly East Bay Stuff to Know in the (925)
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