Things to do with kids
Room to run, a lake to look at and exhibits you can touch. These are places families can start with, and below them the family events coming up soon.
Last checked October 19, 2026. Each place links to its official page; hours, fees and closures change, so confirm there.
Places to start
Livermore
Del Valle Regional Park (East Bay Regional Park District) ↗A five-mile-long lake with boating and fishing, plus hiking and picnicking. The park lists a parking fee; check the page for current water-quality notices and any lake advisories before you go.
Livermore
LLNL Discovery Center (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory) ↗Hands-on science demonstrations and exhibits, including a replica of the National Ignition Facility target chamber. Visitors 18 and over need a government-issued photo ID; check the page for hours.
Coming up
Dublin Library High School Teen Program Proposals for Library Programs Closes Today
When: Mon, Oct 19
Dublin Library · Dublin, Tri-Valley
Music & Movement Storytime @ Auditorium Branch Library
When: Mon, Oct 19 · 10:30 AM
403 Civic Center Plaza, Nevin Side Rooms (Bermuda - Emerald), Richmond, CA 94804, Description:, Enjoy this fun, interactive musical storytime for families with children of all ages! · Richmond, West County
Toddler Storytime
When: Mon, Oct 19 · 10:30 AM
Main Children's Room Library · Oakland, East Bay
Family Storytime @ Bayview Branch Library
When: Mon, Oct 19 · 11:00 AM
5100 Hartnett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804, Description:, Join us for fun with music and reading at these storytimes for families with children of all ages. · Richmond, West County
Baby Bounce
When: Mon, Oct 19 · 11:45 AM
Lakeview Branch Library · Oakland, East Bay
Baby Rhyme Time
When: Mon, Oct 19 · 12:00 PM
San Lorenzo Library · San Lorenzo, Alameda County
Baby Stay & Play
When: Mon, Oct 19 · 12:30 PM
San Lorenzo Library · San Lorenzo, Alameda County
Tiny Tots Yoga Time
When: Mon, Oct 19 · 2:00 PM
Fremont Library · Fremont, Alameda County
Halloween Keychains for Teens
When: Mon, Oct 19 · 3:00 PM
Pleasant Hill Library · Pleasant Hill, Central Contra Costa
Eastmont Teen Cineplex
When: Mon, Oct 19 · 3:30 PM
Eastmont Branch Library · Oakland, East Bay
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club @ Main TeenZone
When: Mon, Oct 19 · 4:00 PM
Main Library TeenZone Library · Oakland, East Bay
Castro Valley Library Teen Advisory Group
When: Mon, Oct 19 · 5:00 PM
Castro Valley Library · Castro Valley, Alameda County
More ideas: Danville · Livermore · Pleasanton · Rainy day · Free · Outdoors
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