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, September 18, 2025
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Play Pals @ Hercules Library, HerculesFriday, September 19, 2025
8:00 am – 4:30 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden, Kensington9:00 am – 5:00 pm: Talk like a Pirate Day @ El Cerrito Library, El Cerrito
Saturday, September 20, 2025
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl @ Hercules Library, HerculesTuesday, September 23, 2025
8:00 am – 4:30 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden, Kensington4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Magic Show with Perry Yan @ Hercules Library, Hercules
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