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)
Clarke Swim Center: Swimming Pool with Inflatables in Walnut Creek
Clarke Memorial Swim Center has inflatable obstacle courses, lap pools, and a grassy lawn just across the parking lot from Heather Farm Playground.
10 Trunk-or-Treat Events in the East Bay
Trunk or treat events, where kiddos can dress up in their costumes and go tailgating for candy from decorated car trunks, are back.
Water Park Fun at Public Pool Prices: Rankin Aquatic Center in Martinez
The Rankin Aquatic Center includes a play structure with a "big yellow bucket" that dumps water every few minutes while it's on.
Castle Rock Pool: A Bucolic Swimming Destination
Located at the foothills of Mt. Diablo in Walnut Creek, Castle Rock Pool offers a peaceful setting for a swim.
Bay Area Fruit Picking Guide
Fruit picking is a year-round activity in California. Here's your guide to the what/where/when/how of Bay Area farms and orchards.
Spotlight on American Swim Academy
American Swim Academy offers warm indoor year-round swim lessons to build water safety, confidence, and strong swimming skills.
6 Tot-Friendly Splash Parks in the East Bay
We've rounded up our favorite splash pads in the East Bay - perfect for pre-swimmers and toddlers to get cool in the summer heat.
75 Days of Summer Fun for East Bay Kids
The best ideas for family fun all summer long: fruit picking, ice cream, bike rides, beaches, splashing, and concerts!
What Parents Should Know About Bay Area Water Parks
Your guide to Bay Area waterparks; find the one that works best for your family. From water slide junkies to sprayground newbies, we love ya!
Peach Picking & Other Summer Stone Fruit in the Bay Area
The time is ripe for picking perfect peaches, amazing apricots, and nectarous nectarines in the East Bay!
