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, July 12, 2025
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Music at the Plaza @ Prospect Park Plaza, DanvilleTuesday, July 15, 2025
8:30 pm – 11:00 pm: Family Fun Nights: Discount Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-In, ConcordWednesday, July 16, 2025
11:15 am – 2:00 pm: Kidchella: Reading & Music Festival @ Danville Community Center & Town Green, DanvilleThursday, July 17, 2025
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Off the Grid Pleasant Hill @ Off The Grid: Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Hill8:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Movie Night: A Goofy Movie @ Antioch Community Center, Antioch
Saturday, July 19, 2025
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Blues & Brews Festival @ Pleasant Hill Park, Pleasant HillMore Family-Friendly East Bay Stuff to Know in the (925)
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.
14 East Bay Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
Did you know there's a handful of restaurants where kids eat free? Skip cooking on Tuesday night and head to one of these places.
A Driving Christmas Light Tour of Walnut Creek and Concord
See who is bringing holiday cheer to their neighbors with the best Christmas Lights in the greater East Bay. We've got a map for you.
8+ All-Abilities Playgrounds and Play Spaces Near Oakland
Inclusive playgrounds are designed with innovative features to welcome children of all ages and capabilities. These are within an hour of Oakland.
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!
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
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.
Christmas Tree Lightings in the East Bay & San Francisco
This list of Christmas tree lightings provides festive options for families in the East Bay and beyond.
Worth the Drive: Heather Farm Park & Playground in Walnut Creek
One unique feature of the colorful Heather Farm playground in Walnut Creek is a set of turf covered mounds that children can slide down on. ...
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.
