Alameda
There are tons of things to do on the island of Alameda with kids. We’ve rounded up the best playgrounds, parks, beaches (all free!) plus tons of other activities for families in Alameda.
Best Kid-Friendly Alameda Places
Upcoming Events for Alameda Kids & Families
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Toddler Storytime @ West End Branch | Alameda Free Library, AlamedaWednesday, February 8, 2023
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center, Alameda3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: School-Age Kids' Storytime @ Main Library | Alameda Free Library, Alameda
Thursday, February 9, 2023
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Mother Goose on the Loose @ Main Library | Alameda Free Library, Alameda10:30 am – 11:00 am: Preschool Storytime @ Main Library | Alameda Free Library, Alameda
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Preschool Storytime @ Bay Farm Branch | Alameda Free Library, Alameda
More Family-Friendly Alameda Stuff to Know
Reserve Your Tee Time: SubPar Mini Golf in Alameda
Beyond the charming indoor putt-putt, kids will go wild for the video games & laser obstacles Luckily, there’s also a full bar with adult beverages.
Youth Soccer in the East Bay: A Parent’s Guide
Where, how, and when to sign kids up for soccer programs that match their developmental level.
8 East Bay Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
We found 8 (some with multiple locations) restaurants in the East Bay where kids eat free. Skip cooking some night and grab dinner here.
East Bay Restaurants with Kids’ Play Areas
When restaurants have play areas, or even a small basket of chalk and a chalkboard, it can make a parent’s life easier. We are grateful for these East Bay restaurants who welcome our kids with open arms, and a handful of toys.
Find the Yetis on Alameda’s Bay Farm Island
A creative parent on Bay Farm Island, a ten-minute drive from Oakland, has distributed small plush yeti characters in a public scavenger hunt for children to complete.
Indoor Fun: 10+ Things to Do on Rainy Days in the East Bay
On a rainy day, here are some great indoor fun East Bay destinations to make your kids happy and run off those ya-yas!
25-ish Things to Do With Kids in Alameda
Our favorite places to go and play with children in Alameda… Wondering what to do with kids? Here’s your list of 25 go-to spots.
Best East Bay Holiday Lights: Alameda’s Christmas Tree Lane
Drive through the best holiday lights in the East Bay on Christmas Tree Lane in Alameda beginning December 4, 2022.
10-ish Places to Mail Your Letters to Santa
Here’s how to send your children’s letters to Santa Claus, some with special mailboxes to the North Pole and some ways even easier!
Lighted Yachts & Boats on Parade for the Holidays
Add these lighted yacht parades to your holiday bucket list. Twinkling boats pass by in a floating Christmas light spectacular.
