Albany & El Cerrito with Kids
Favorite Kid-Friendly Albany and El Cerrito Places
Upcoming Events for Albany and El Cerrito Kids & Families
Friday, July 17, 2026
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Family Fun Pool Night @ El Cerrito Swim Center, El CerritoSaturday, July 18, 2026
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Art Hour for Kids @ Albany Library, Albany6:30 pm – 9:00 pm: After Dark Swim @ El Cerrito Swim Center, El Cerrito
Monday, July 20, 2026
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Tiny Tot Art @ Albany Library, AlbanyTuesday, July 21, 2026
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Lunch and Plot, Paint, and Pot @ El Cerrito Library, El Cerrito2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Scenic Sunset Watercolor Painting – RSVP @ Five Little Monkeys, Albany, Albany
More Family-Friendly Albany/El Cerrito/Kensington Stuff to Know
6 Tot-Friendly Splash Parks in the East Bay
We've rounded up our favorite splash pads in the East Bay - perfect for pre-swimmers and toddlers to get cool in the summer heat.
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.
Where Do You Swim in the East Bay?
We've rounded up all the best places to swim in the East Bay: seasonal pools, water parks, beaches, lagoons, and even private pools you can ...
Arlington Park & Clubhouse: Lots to Explore in El Cerrito
Arlington Park has tons of green space and is one of those winding parks that has a variety of areas to explore beyond the play ...
Tassajara Park (and Playground!) in El Cerrito
With two play structures, a grassy field, and a bathroom accessible to those in the know, Tassajara Park in El Cerrito is a fun place ...
99 Days of Summer Fun for East Bay Kids
The best ideas for family fun all summer long: fruit picking, ice cream, bike rides, beaches, splashing, and concerts!
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.
El Cerrito Splash Park
At the opposite end of the building from the swimming pool entrance, the splash pad welcomes visitors to the El Cerrito swimming pool by providing ...
18 Toddler-Friendly Hikes in the East Bay
Hiking with a toddler can be a walk down the street, or a quest to find bugs or fairies. We love these East Bay places ...
99 Kid-friendly Restaurants in the East Bay
99 kid-friendly restaurants to check out in Oakland and Berkeley from Breakfast for dinner to Mexican, Pizza, Asian, Diners, and lots more!
