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
Sunday, January 11, 2026
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: Family Storytime @ Main | Alameda Free Library, Alameda2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Family Movie Matinee @ Main | Alameda Free Library, Alameda
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center, Alameda
Monday, January 12, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pop-N-Play @ Ruby’s Tumbling, AlamedaTuesday, January 13, 2026
10:30 am – 11:45 am: Sea Squirts: RSVP @ Crab Cove Visitor Center, AlamedaThursday, January 15, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Mother Goose on the Loose @ Main | Alameda Free Library, AlamedaMore Family-Friendly Alameda Stuff to Know
10+ East Bay Yoga Studios with Prenatal Yoga
Stressed, exhausted, or excited about an upcoming birth? Prenatal yoga just might be the place for you.
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.
Cold or Wet Day? Go Indoor Swimming
My kids love to go to an indoor swimming pool even if the weather outside is frightful. Here are some fave East Bay pools.
A Rookie’s Guide to Kids Baseball & Softball in the East Bay
If you're thinking you'd like to give your child the opportunity to play baseball, but don't know how to get started, keep reading. We'll walk ...
Sleep on the USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier with Live Aboard Overnight
Alameda's aircraft carrier museum offers overnights bunking in real crew quarters & exclusive tour with a USS Hornet sleepover!
Global Cuisine Restaurants for the Whole Family
Thank goodness for these family-friendly restaurants who have helped our kids learn to love new flavors by making it accessible and delicious.
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.
4 Kid-Friendly Breweries in Alameda
We love the breweries, wineries, and distilleries that have popped up at the old Navy Base and along Park Street.
26 Places Where Kids Can Ride Scooters
Wondering where your little one can ride a scooter around Oakland? I have 2 scooters and 2 helmets permanently in my trunk, and I know ...
Now Open: Run Around the USS Hornet with Little Ones
While the interior spaces are fascinating for adults, kids only wanted to play and run in the outdoor spaces of the USS Hornet anyway.
