Fremont

Fremont offers families an eclectic mix of history, scenic trails, quarry lakes, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, shops, and multicultural restaurants.

Best Kid-Friendly Fremont Places

Step Back in Time at Fremont’s Ardenwood Historic Farm

What to Do With Kids in Fremont

Profile: Fremont’s Central Park

Jace jumping into ball pit in Crawler Zone

KidTopia in Fremont, East Bay’s Largest Indoor Play Center

Niles Canyon Railway child looks out window

Niles Canyon Railway 2024 Season

Going Back Again and Again to Sunol

Upcoming Events for Fremont Kids & Families

Saturday, September 12, 2026

10:00 am – 11:00 am: Secrets of Hummingbirds @ Coyote Hills Regional Park, Fremont
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Read to a Dog @ Centerville Library, Fremont

Monday, September 14, 2026

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Kids Yoga and Movement @ Fremont Main Library, Fremont

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Creative Reuse with LEAF @ Fremont Main Library, Fremont
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Read to a Dog @ Fremont Main Library, Fremont

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

10:30 am – 11:45 am: Toddler Time at the Farm @ Ardenwood Historic Farm, Fremont

More Family-Friendly Fremont Stuff to Know

children under a water feature at a sprayground wearing swim suits near a water slide

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!

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!

Swimming Lessons for East Bay Kids

Let's talk swimming lessons. Here are 25+ East Bay swimming pools that will help teach your child how to swim.

5 Bay Area Trampoline Parks Where Kids Can Drop In and Jump

Trampoline parks are great because they are a ton of exercise and indoor fun. Perfect for a rainy day or tiring my kids out before ...

Silliman Aquatic Center: Crazy Fun Indoor Water Park

Take a look at Newark’s indoor water park, Silliman Aquatic Center. Large slides, lazy river, and a spray structure.

Giant pool splash at Rankin Aquatic Center kids in the shallow water

Water Park Fun at Public Pool Prices: Rankin Aquatic Center in Martinez

The Rankin Aquatic Center includes a play structure with a "big yellow bucket" that dumps water every few minutes while it's on.

Celebrating Women’s History Month in the East Bay

Looking for a way to celebrate Women's History Month with your family? Check out this handy list!

Memorial Day Weekend: Ardenwood Rail Fair

Get your train fix at Rail Fair! Enjoy train rides, operating model trains, historic railroad equipment displays, and live music.

How to Enjoy a Campfire Without Camping

Experience a glowing campfire without the hassle of camping at EBPRD's summertime campfire programs

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!