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, September 12, 2026
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Movies Under the Stars: How to Train your Dragon @ Civic Park & Community Center (Walnut Creek), Walnut CreekSunday, September 13, 2026
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Bike Family Fest @ Pleasant Hill Library, Pleasant Hill10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Botanical Bash – Free Admission Day @ Ruth Bancroft Gardens, Walnut Creek
Thursday, September 17, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Storytime Junction @ Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Lafayette4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Muñeca Lelé Doll Craft @ Moraga Public Library, Moraga
Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00 am – 7:00 pm: The 2026 Lafayette Art & Wine Festival @ Downtown Lafayette, LafayetteMore Family-Friendly East Bay Stuff to Know in the (925)
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.
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!
Ticket Alert: Alameda County Fair June 19-July 12
The Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton is a traditional fair: carnival rides & games; quilts and pigs; and funnel cakes. This year, from June 19 ...
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.
Summertime Reading Games Powered by the Libraries
Summer is for reading! Many area public libraries offer summer reading games, community events & many cool kid-sized prizes for reading.
Cheap Movies for Families: Summer Movie Deals
Regal, AMC, and Cinemark are offering cheap movie deals all summer long for Bay Area families.
99 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!
Parents’ Guide to East Bay Gardens
Explore family-friendly East Bay Gardens for outdoor fun: admire flowers, follow butterflies, enjoy nature, & get inspired!
Robert Livermore Aquatic Center Open & Fabulous
The Robert Livermore Aquatic Center has a lagoon-style play pool, a water play structure, and a lap pool. Perfect for some splash-time fun!
Save the Date: San Ramon Art & Wind Festival
Kick off summer at the Bay Area’s beloved free two-day festival — the San Ramon Art & Wind Festival on Memorial Day Sunday & Monday
