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
Saturday, May 2, 2026
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Manga Drawing with Mr. Abe @ El Sobrante Library, El Sobrante11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Paint a Pot @ ACE Hardware, Pinole
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm: Taiko Drumming @ Hercules Library, Hercules
Monday, May 4, 2026
10:30 am – 11:15 am: Garbage Truck Storytime @ Richmond Civic Center Plaza, RichmondThursday, May 7, 2026
10:15 am – 10:45 am: Storytime @ El Cerrito Library, El CerritoSaturday, May 9, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Introduction to Bird Watching @ El Sobrante Library, El SobranteMore Family-Friendly Richmond Area Stuff to Know
Splash And Rock Scramble at Sunol’s Little Yosemite near Fremont
Little Yosemite in the Sunol Wilderness is a gorgeous hike filled with beautiful marshes, waterfalls, and wading areas nestled between rocks.
Visiting La Moine Park (AKA, Cheese Park)
La Moine Park, better known to the locals as the Cheese Park, is located in a quiet hillside neighborhood in Richmond near El Sobrante.
Mom’s Night Out idea: Step-by-step Canvas Painting Studios
Painting studios where adults can feel confident about putting their brushes to canvas, including some with kid-friendly painting classes.
Pushing Through to Point Pinole with Kids
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Kid Report: Roller derby in Richmond!
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Killer Foot Massages at the Pacific East Mall
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5 East Bay outings for a baby in a carrier
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