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
Thursday, January 22, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Storytime @ Pinole Library, PinoleFriday, January 23, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden, KensingtonMonday, January 26, 2026
5:15 pm – 5:45 pm: Family Storytime @ San Pablo Public Library, San PabloTuesday, January 27, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden, KensingtonWednesday, January 28, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Storytime for Littles @ San Pablo Public Library, San Pablo2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Doodle Hour @ Hercules Library, Hercules
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