Things to do for families in Albany and El Cerrito

Albany & El Cerrito with Kids

Favorite Kid-Friendly Albany and El Cerrito Places

Upcoming Events for Albany and El Cerrito Kids & Families

Monday, May 4, 2026

9:00 am – 7:00 pm: Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center, El Cerrito
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Build it! @ Albany Library, Albany

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Lag Baomer BBQ & Celebration @ Chabad of El Cerrito, El Cerrito

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Kids Craft Hour @ Albany Library, Albany

Thursday, May 7, 2026

9:00 am – 7:00 pm: Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center, El Cerrito
10:00 am – 10:30 am: Toddler Time @ Albany Library, Albany

More Family-Friendly Albany/El Cerrito/Kensington Stuff to Know

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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 ...
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Best Places to Take Kids in Albany

Park nearly anywhere on lower Solano Avenue (for FREE) and you'll find a place to play, a place to eat, or a place to relax ...

Kids classes at University Village in Albany

Affiliated with UC Berkeley, but open to all, this affordable recreation program offers gymnastics, basketball, and circus classes to kids of all ages.

Park Profile: Cerrito Vista Park

El Cerrito's Cerrito Vista Park is great for adventurous kids. Paved tracks around the large grassy field is excellent for scooters and bicycles.
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Park Profile: Jewel’s Terrace Park (Albany)

Jewel's Terrace Park has two playgrounds, large grassy field, tennis courts, basketball court, picnic tables, and a BBQ grill.
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Insider tips: University Village with kids

From free toys to expensive parking, here are my insider tips for parents of babies and little kids living in the University Village.
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Dartmouth Tot Lot in Albany, a love story

On the corner of Dartmouth and Talbot in Albany, find a small park with an excess of used push cars, play houses, a tiny play ...

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