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
3 Best Places to Fly a Kite in the East Bay
Flying a kite involves running outside and a little patience. When your kids tell you that they're bored, you can tell them to go fly ...
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.
Favorite East Bay Milkshake Spots
My favorite milkshakes from Oakland and San Pablo to Walnut Creek include organic, vegan, and extremely delicious flavors. Drink it in your car!
El Cerrito Swim Center is Perfect for Little Walkers and Swimmers
The El Cerrito Swim Center includes a large lap pool, a smaller recreation pool with zero entry, and water spray features.
Get Free Museum Entry with Discover & Go
Powered by our local libraries, Discover & Go gets you and your kids in free to some of our most popular museums and attractions for ...
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 ...
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.
Introducing Center For Early Childhood Connections
At the CECC in Albany, the therapists and other support staff pride themselves on helping families build relationships and expand their toolkits as their children ...
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 ...
12 Things to Do at Memorial Park in Albany
Memorial Park in Albany is home to so many family-friendly resources and events, that all parents in communities north of Berkeley should know about it.
