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
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
8:30 pm – 11:00 pm: Family Fun Nights: Discount Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-In, ConcordTuesday, November 18, 2025
8:30 pm – 11:00 pm: Family Fun Nights: Discount Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-In, ConcordFriday, November 21, 2025
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Main Street Tree Lighting @ Downtown Martinez, Martinez6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony @ City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Tree Lighting Celebration @ City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Saturday, November 22, 2025
11:00 am – 6:00 pm: Model Railroad Train Show @ Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society, Walnut CreekMore Family-Friendly East Bay Stuff to Know in the (925)
Apple Picking with Children Near the Bay Area
Apple-picking season is upon us. Here are a few U-pick options and Bay Area apple orchards worth a visit with your family. Always, call first!
Opens November 21, 2025: Walnut Creek on Ice
Walnut Creek Ice Skating Rink is returning for the 2021-22 season! They'll be open from Dec. 10 through Jan. 9.
Family Summer Movies Deals
The Century 14 Walnut Creek will show eight kid-friendly movies for the summer with a deal on admission and snacks.
Kid-friendly Fairy Tale Theater in Walnut Creek
Four shows in this season are ideal for introducing little ones to live theater.
Summer Fairs and Festivals for Bay Area Families
Here is a list of outdoor street fairs, carnivals, county fairs, and festivals to pencil into your Summer plans from May to August.
U-Pick Strawberries & Other Berries in the Bay Area
The warmer days of Spring and early Summer (from April to July) bring the prospect of juicy sweet strawberries and other yummy berries
Ticket Alert: Alameda County Fair June 13-July 6
The Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton is a traditional fair: carnival rides & games; quilts and pigs; and funnel cakes. This year June 14-July 7.
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.
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.
