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, June 11, 2026
10:15 am – 10:45 am: Storytime @ El Cerrito Library, El CerritoFriday, June 12, 2026
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Pt. Richmond Music Festival @ Point Richmond Music Festival Stage, RichmondSaturday, June 13, 2026
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Juneteenth Celebration @ Hercules Library, Hercules10:00 am – 1:00 pm: The Story of Three Sisters @ Richmond Civic Center Plaza, Richmond
Sunday, June 14, 2026
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Juneteenth Celebration @ Fernandez Park, PinoleTuesday, June 16, 2026
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Mr. Elephant @ Richmond Library | West Side Branch, RichmondMore Family-Friendly Richmond Area Stuff to Know
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East Bay Fireworks & Other Fourth of July Events
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Spring Break Staycation Guide
How many of these day trips and adventures for grade school-age children can you squeeze into one week of your Bay Area staycation?
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East Bay breweries where parents can enjoy local beers while kids are entertained by charming environments.
19 Places to Run with a Jogging Stroller in the East Bay
From Lafayette to Richmond, Albany, and Berkeley, great paths for any runner with a jogging stroller. Here are ones we love!
