Fun family-friendly cycling events for Bike Month
Put your helmet on and let’s ride! The weather is just perfect for learning to ride a bike and practicing doing so as transportation. Here are dozens of great places to teach an East Bay kid how to ride a bike.
Bike East Bay offers many wonderful family safety bike clinics, rodeos, helmet fittings, and family-friendly events throughout the year. Find ongoing programs on their Family Cycling resource page.
Bike to school or daycare on May 8+16
Let’s roll with it. Nationally, (Walk or) Bike to School Day is May 8, 2024, and is lots of fun; different schools will do it their way — with a few on different days — but the general message is to get more kids riding or walking for fun and transit. Locally, Bike to School Day and Bike to Wherever Day (including support from Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools) is May 16, 2024, with programs and incentives for young cyclists. So, do it both days if you can!
Kidical Mass on May 11
Kidical Mass is an organized bike ride for kids and families. These group rides are a great way to build kids’ confidence on their bikes and to have fun with family and friends. Bring your kids, bikes, and helmets for a leisurely ride around Lake Merritt. The event is free. Registration is not required but would help with planning. Sign up here for updates.
Bike to Wherever (formerly Bike to Work!)
The day formerly known as Bike to Work Day is May 16, 2024! Go where you want to. Bike around town and be greeted by fabulous community members with treats and encouragement. You can pick up commemorative tote bags and snacks at nearly one zillion East Bay Energizer Station locations.
If you have any other bike tips for May, please share them with us!
More Bike-Friendly Family Events Coming Soon
Thursday, July 4, 2024
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Annual July 4th Family Day @ Joaquin Miller ParkFriday, July 5, 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Visit Shoreline Interpretive Center @ Hayward Shoreline Interpretive CenterSaturday, July 6, 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Visit Shoreline Interpretive Center @ Hayward Shoreline Interpretive CenterFriday, July 12, 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Visit Shoreline Interpretive Center @ Hayward Shoreline Interpretive CenterSaturday, July 13, 2024
11:00 am - 8:00 pm: Temescal Street Fair @ Temescal District11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Visit Shoreline Interpretive Center @ Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center
Monday, July 15, 2024
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Free Bike Repair Tips for Parents @ San Lorenzo LibraryFriday, July 19, 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Visit Shoreline Interpretive Center @ Hayward Shoreline Interpretive CenterSaturday, July 20, 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Visit Shoreline Interpretive Center @ Hayward Shoreline Interpretive CenterSunday, July 21, 2024
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Fiesta Alameda @ Radium Runway, Alameda PointFriday, July 26, 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Visit Shoreline Interpretive Center @ Hayward Shoreline Interpretive CenterSaturday, July 27, 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Visit Shoreline Interpretive Center @ Hayward Shoreline Interpretive CenterOther cool local companies and bike shops are in on the Bike Month action. Check out these fun family-friendly happenings and find a place to play with your children. Find a festival, safety class, or bike-in movie that fits your schedule!
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Bike month is my favorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Albany Preschool is hosting a block party on May 14th – at 11 is a kid-friendly group bike ride (pay to win prizes, or ride along for free). There will be free cargo bike test rides as well.
More info at aps.bike