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
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Sponsor Spotlight: Prospect Sierra Launches The Learning Center
With two campuses in El Cerrito, Prospect Sierra creates a nurturing, personalized independent school where every child is celebrated.
10+ Free Holiday Happenings at Alameda South Shore Center
Beginning with a tree lighting Nov. 28 through Christmas Eve, your family can visit Santa Claus and see holiday movies outdoors.
Paws to Read: A Cuddly Option for Young Readers
Children can practice reading to trained furry friends in supportive literacy programs found at various East Bay library branches.
21 Places in the Bay Area Where Kids Can See Animals
A few favorite places to get a miniature zoo experience for FREE in the East Bay, small animal encounters, & farms!
Where to Get Photos with Santa Claus in the East Bay
Where to get your Santa photos in the East Bay, Oakland, Alameda, or Berkeley and our nearby vicinity all month long.
50 Things to Do With Bay Area Kids When School Is Out
Wondering what to do when school is out? Take one of these 50 fantastic Bay Area ideas and build your day around it.
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!
