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
Sunday, April 26, 2026
9:00 am – 11:00 am: Rockin’ Tots @ Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park | Concord, Concord9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Wildflower Exploration @ Sunol Regional Wilderness, Sunol
Saturday, May 2, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Lafayette Nursery School Science Day of Discovery @ Lafayette Nursery School, LafayetteSunday, May 3, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Wildflower Exploration @ Sunol Regional Wilderness, SunolMonday, May 4, 2026
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: May the 4th Celebration @ Castro Valley Library, Castro Valley,Wednesday, May 6, 2026
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Dog Man Button Making @ Lafayette Library and Learning Center, LafayetteMore Family-Friendly East Bay Stuff to Know in the (925)
San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park
We love the splash-centric water playground, a large inflatable obstacle course, and swim lane pools all at a reasonable price.
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.
Book Now: Dive into a Floating Egg Hunt
We love a good egg hunt, and we love swimming so grab your baskets and goggles, and get ready to find some treasure.
Pixieland for Pint-sized Adventures in Concord
Pixieland Amusement Park was a super fun day for all three of my kids (age 2, 6, and 8). Think of it as a more ...
{Ticket Alert} Peppa Pig: My First Concert
This show is designed to be welcoming, engaging, and low-pressure—perfect for a child’s very first concert experience.
Best Pizza in the East Bay for Families
50 favorite East Bay pizza places beloved by kids & families sliced up by type of crust including 10 for half-baked!
Parents’ Guide to East Bay Gardens
Explore family-friendly East Bay Gardens for outdoor fun: admire flowers, follow butterflies, enjoy nature, & get inspired!
Urban Air Adventure Park Massive Indoor Play Space
It has everything: obstacle courses, trampolines, a 35-foot vertical playground, ceiling zip line, ropes course, climbing wall, and laser tag
12 Places to Go Plane-Spotting in the Bay Area
We rounded up the best destinations for plane-loving kids to view airplanes.
Orinda: A Single BART Stop Past Rockridge
Start your morning at Orinda Village for a cafe, park, library, bookstore, and even a pizza joint if you make it until lunchtime. Here's a ...
