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, December 4, 2025
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Play Pals Drop-In Group @ Hercules Library, HerculesTuesday, December 9, 2025
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Trails and Tales @ Kennedy Grove Recreational Area, El SobranteThursday, December 18, 2025
11:30 am – 12:00 pm: Pinole Baby Storytime @ Pinole Library, PinoleWednesday, December 31, 2025
11:30 am – 12:00 pm: Noon Year's Eve Dance Party @ Hercules Library, HerculesThursday, January 15, 2026
11:30 am – 12:00 pm: Pinole Baby Storytime @ Pinole Library, PinoleThursday, February 19, 2026
11:30 am – 12:00 pm: Pinole Baby Storytime @ Pinole Library, PinoleMore Family-Friendly Richmond Area Stuff to Know
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25 Places to Take Preschoolers in the East Bay – Indoors
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Explore Dinosaur Gardens in the East Bay
Delight in a magical treasure: dinosaur gardens. Perfect to work into a family walk, we found seven locations walking around the East Bay.
17 Toddler-Friendly Hikes in the East Bay
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Soak Up the Summer Solstice in the East Bay
Seek out the summer solstice on Wednesday, June 21 in Oakland. Soak in the daylight, salute the sun, play outside.
21+ Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Richmond
Visit the parks, playgrounds, pools, museums and other kids-friendly spots located in the city of Richmond. There's plenty to explore!
Vallejo’s Christmas House is A Special Outing
This extravagant light display on a home in the Glen Cove area of Vallejo is a nice evening outing. 2022 is the family's final year ...
East Bay Restaurants with Kids’ Play Areas
When restaurants have play areas, or even a small basket of chalk and a chalkboard, it can make a parent's life easier. We are grateful ...
