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, November 13, 2025
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Hike and Storytime @ Richmond Public Library, RichmondSaturday, November 15, 2025
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Family Movie Matinée @ El Sobrante Library, El SobranteSunday, November 16, 2025
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Arts Fair & Words N Motion Show @ Nevin Community Center, RichmondThursday, November 20, 2025
11:30 am – 12:00 pm: Pinole Baby Storytime @ Pinole Library, PinoleTuesday, November 25, 2025
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Thanksgiving Craft: Beaded Corn @ Hercules Library, HerculesThursday, December 4, 2025
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Play Pals Drop-In Group @ Hercules Library, HerculesMore Family-Friendly Richmond Area Stuff to Know
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