Richmond & W. Contra Costa
There are tons of things to do with kids in West Contra Costa County, CA. We’ve got parks, playgrounds, kid-friendly restaurants, and lots of library picks in Kensington, El Cerrito, and Richmond as well as El Sobrante, Martinez, Hercules, San Pablo, and Pinole.
Best Kid-Friendly Places in Richmond and West CoCo County
Upcoming Events for West Contra Costa County Families
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Possibly Puppets @ Richmond Civic Center Plaza, Richmond2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Lindsay Wildlife Experience @ Richmond Library | Bayview Branch, Richmond
Thursday, June 25, 2026
10:15 am – 10:45 am: Storytime @ El Cerrito Library, El Cerrito11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Exploration Station @ San Pablo Public Library, San Pablo
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Story Stroll @ Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park, Richmond
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Stories that Dance: Laya Arts Collective @ Hercules Library, Hercules
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