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, May 21, 2026
10:15 am – 10:45 am: Storytime @ El Cerrito Library, El CerritoSaturday, May 23, 2026
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Reptile Show @ Richmond Civic Center Plaza, RichmondThursday, May 28, 2026
10:15 am – 10:45 am: Storytime @ El Cerrito Library, El CerritoThursday, June 4, 2026
10:15 am – 10:45 am: Storytime @ El Cerrito Library, El CerritoSaturday, June 6, 2026
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Pride Celebration @ Fernandez Park, PinoleThursday, June 11, 2026
10:15 am – 10:45 am: Storytime @ El Cerrito Library, El CerritoMore Family-Friendly Richmond Area Stuff to Know
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Take the Richmond Plunge
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