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, May 10, 2025
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Great Musicians Festival @ Lafayette Reservoir, Lafayette11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Gyotaku Fish Prints @ Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore
Sunday, May 11, 2025
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Mother's Day Family Hike @ Del Valle Regional Park, LivermoreTuesday, May 13, 2025
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Trails and Tales @ Moraga Commons Park, MoragaThursday, May 15, 2025
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Off the Grid Pleasant Hill @ Off The Grid: Pleasant Hill, Pleasant HillSaturday, May 17, 2025
11:00 am – 6:00 pm: Model Railroad Show & Open House @ Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society, Walnut CreekMore Family-Friendly East Bay Stuff to Know in the (925)
Ticket Alert: Alameda County Fair June 14-July 7
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.
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.
99 Summer Activities for Kids
The best ideas for family fun all summer long: fruit picking, ice cream, bike rides, beaches, splashing, and concerts!
Favorite East Bay Food Halls for Families
Choose your own dining adventure at a food hall. Here are our favorites with dozens of meal choices to please even the pickiest taste buds.
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 ...
Niles Canyon Railway 2024 Season
Niles Canyon Railway is opening for a limited number of autumn rides out of Sunol Station. Get your tickets now. All aboard!
Robert Livermore Aquatic Center Open June 10 for 2024 Season
The Robert Livermore Aquatic Center has a lagoon-style play pool, a water play structure, and a 22-foot-long water slide. Perfect for some splash-time fun!
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 ...
10 Swim Clubs for East Bay Families
Some people like to belong to a club because of an attached gym, tennis courts, or a snack bar that makes it easy to feed ...
Favorite East Bay Milkshake Spots
My favorite milkshakes from Oakland and San Pablo to Walnut Creek include organic, vegan, and extremely delicious flavors. Drink it in your car!
