Albany & El Cerrito with Kids
Favorite Kid-Friendly Albany and El Cerrito Places
Upcoming Events for Albany and El Cerrito Kids & Families
Saturday, May 2, 2026
8:00 am – 8:00 pm: El Cerrito Hillside Festival @ Hillside Natural Area, El CerritoSunday, May 3, 2026
8:00 am – 8:00 pm: El Cerrito Hillside Festival @ Hillside Natural Area, El Cerrito10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Family Matinee: My Neighbor Totoro @ Rialto Cinemas Cerrito, El Cerrito
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Star Wars Day LEGO – RSVP @ Five Little Monkeys, Albany, Albany
Monday, May 4, 2026
9:00 am – 7:00 pm: Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center, El Cerrito3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Build it! @ Albany Library, Albany
More Family-Friendly Albany/El Cerrito/Kensington Stuff to Know
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 ...
Book Now: Dive into a Floating Egg Hunt
We love a good egg hunt, and we love swimming so grab your baskets and goggles, and get ready to find some treasure.
Spring Break Camps in the East Bay
It’s that time of year: Spring Break! Here is a list of programs that offer one-week sessions while school is closed during April.
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.
Ticket Alert: Family Matinees at Rialto Cinemas
Cerrito Rialto and Elmwood Theatre welcome families to their free weekend matinees. Tickets available in advance.
Best Pizza in the East Bay for Families
50 favorite East Bay pizza places beloved by kids & families sliced up by type of crust including 10 for half-baked!
Kensington Gem: Blake Garden
Blake Garden garden is a teaching and research lab for Cal but it is open to the public on weekdays. Expect interesting paths with beautiful ...
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.
Parents’ Guide to Solano Avenue
The one-mile stretch of Solano Avenue, running through Berkeley and Albany features over 200 businesses ranging from ballet to boba.
Dec. 13 – 26: Life-Sized Nativity Scene in El Cerrito: Shadi Holiday Display
In a hillside lot in El Cerrito, a stucco version of Bethlehem pops up every holiday season. Stop by and check out this lighted display ...
