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, May 19, 2024
10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Joybound Pet Paw-Rade & Fest @ Broadway Plaza, Walnut CreekSaturday, May 25, 2024
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Hālau Makana Polynesian Dance Performance @ Castro Valley Library, Castro Valley,Saturday, June 1, 2024
10:00 am – 12:30 pm: Dinosaur Day @ Del Valle Regional Park, LivermoreSaturday, June 8, 2024
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Sunset Cinema: Barbie @ Pleasant Hill Park, Pleasant HillThursday, June 13, 2024
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Moraga Park Concert @ Moraga Commons Park, MoragaFriday, June 14, 2024
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Moonlight Movies: Aquaman @ Danville Community Center & Town Green, DanvilleMore Family-Friendly East Bay Stuff to Know in the (925)
Fat Shafts Archery in Benicia: Fun for Nearly an Hour
For $20 per hour (or pro-rated in half-hour chunks), people older than age eight can rent equipment and shoot at the targets of this indoor ...
Favorite East Bay Christmas Tree Lots & Farms
East Bay Christmas tree lots from Alameda, Oakland, Castro Valley, Berkeley range from fast, playful, to woodsy. Choose your favorite!
Ticket Alert: Bay Area Nutcrackers & Other Holiday Performances
Want to see the Nutcracker in Oakland? Here are some lovely holiday performances to choose from including larger- and small-scale theaters.
Paws to Read: A Cuddly Option for Young Readers
Children can practice reading to trained furry friends in supportive literacy programs found at various East Bay library branches.
Christmas Tree Lightings in the East Bay & San Francisco
This list of 2023 Christmas tree lightings provides festive options for families in the East Bay and beyond.
Ticket Alert: Garden of d’Lights, a Sparkling Outdoor Holiday Event in Walnut Creek
Ruth Bancroft Garden is lighting up 3 acres of garden paths with magical, twinkling lights to explore on a dark evening. Lovely outing for mixed ...
Where to Take Kids Ice Skating in the Bay Area
During the winter season temporary ice skating rinks are set up throughout the Bay Area, making ice skating more accessible than ever.
50 Things to Do With Bay Area Kids When School Is Out
Wondering what to do when school is out? Take one of these 50 fantastic Bay Area ideas and build your day around it.
5+ Family-Friendly Turkey Trots
Turkey trots we love for families and where to play afterward. Here are five we like in the East Bay
We Love the Drive-In Movie Theater in Concord
We love to pile into our minivan for the drive-in movies in Concord at the Solano West Wind. Winter is the best time for little kids.