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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

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

11:00 am – 11:45 am: Pop & Go Puppets @ Richmond Library | Bayview Branch, Richmond
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Fairy Gardens Craft @ El Cerrito Library, El Cerrito

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Storytime Stay & Play @ Richmond Public Library, Richmond

Friday, July 18, 2025

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Cinema in the Park: Moana 2 @ Fernandez Park, Pinole
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Flix & Fun: The Wild Robot @ Refugio Valley Park, Hercules

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Pinole Bubble Show @ Pinole Library, Pinole

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