Kids activities in Alameda

What's on for kids in Alameda

• Outdoor Kids' Adventure Day

  Tue, Oct 20 · Adventure Park · Ages 4–11

  Join us for a thrilling day of adventure activities designed just for kids!

Within a short drive of Alameda

• Nature Walk for Kids

  Fri, Oct 9 · Redwood Regional Park · oakland · 3 mi away · Ages 4–10

  Discover local wildlife and plants on a guided nature walk designed for kids.

• Kid's Science Day

  Mon, Oct 12 · Oakland Science Center · oakland · 3 mi away · Ages 6–16

  Explore the wonders of science with hands-on experiments and demonstrations.

• Craft for Kids

  Wed, Oct 14 · 2:00 PM · Lakeview Branch · oakland · 3 mi away · Ages 6–11

  Come and get creative with us here at Lakeview! We will be doing a different craft every week. Crafts are geared towards ages 6-11 but younger kids are welcome with an adult present. All supplies are provided.

• Rock and Roll Playhouse: Music of the Beatles for Kids

  Wed, Oct 14 · Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts · oakland, ca · 3 mi away · Ages 4–11

  Join us for a fun-filled musical experience for kids featuring the beloved songs of The Beatles!

• Art and Craft Workshop

  Wed, Oct 14 · Oakland Community Center · oakland · 3 mi away · Ages 5–14

  A fun-filled workshop where kids can create their own artwork using various materials.

• Craft for Kids

  Wed, Oct 21 · 2:00 PM · Lakeview Branch · oakland · 3 mi away · Ages 6–11

  Come and get creative with us here at Lakeview! We will be doing a different craft every week. Crafts are geared towards ages 6-11 but younger kids are welcome with an adult present. All supplies are provided.

• Kits Cubed STEM Fair 2026

  Wed, Oct 21 · 10:00 AM · Oakland Technical High School · oakland · 3 mi away · Ages 5–15

  Join us for an exciting STEM fair aimed at kids to explore various scientific and technical topics.

• The 52nd Annual World Fantasy Convention

  Thu, Oct 22 · 12:07 PM · Oakland Marriott City Center · oakland · 3 mi away · Ages 4–11

  An event celebrating fantasy literature with various activities and panels.

• OHA Board Regular Meeting

  Mon, Oct 26 · 6:00 PM · Oakland Housing Authority · oakland · 3 mi away · All ages

  Join us for the regular meeting of the Oakland Housing Authority Board.

• Craft for Kids

  Wed, Oct 28 · 2:00 PM · Lakeview Branch · oakland · 3 mi away · Ages 6–11

  Come and get creative with us here at Lakeview! We will be doing a different craft every week. Crafts are geared towards ages 6-11 but younger kids are welcome with an adult present. All supplies are provided.

• Petting Zoo Day at the Farm

  Thu, Oct 8 · Berkeley Farm · berkeley, ca · 8 mi away · Ages 4–11

  Come meet and pet adorable farm animals!

Activity ideas that work any day in Alameda

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  Neighborhood Nature Scavenger Hunt

  Let's become nature detectives and go on a hunt! We'll look for fuzzy leaves, interesting rocks, colorful flowers, and other natural treasures.

  4,5,6,7 · Outdoor · 45 min · About $0–$5

  Open
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  Bike Skills Course

  Get ready to set up your own bike skills course and test your riding abilities. It's really fun to design a path with challenges and then try to master each one. Kids this age often enjoy friendly competition and pushing themselves to improve, so timing each run can add a satisfying challenge as they work to shave seconds off their best time. Start by gathering some cones or even small toys to mark out different stations. Try a slalom course for weaving, a slow race to practice balance, and a stop zone for precise braking. Time yourselves as you navigate each section, or even the whole course, and see who can get the best time or the smoothest ride. To stretch the activity, add new obstacles like a jump over a small stick, or use chalk to draw a narrow line to follow.

  9-13 · Outdoor · 60 min

  Open
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  Family Trivia Night You Host

  You'll take the lead in hosting a fantastic family trivia night! It's a chance to show off your creativity by designing interesting questions and managing the whole game. Creating your own categories and challenging everyone to think makes this activity especially rewarding, giving you a fun way to share what you know and learn new things together. To start, pick five categories, like "Animal Facts," "Movie Quotes," or "History." Write a few questions for each, making some easy and some trickier. Then, create a simple scoreboard to keep track of points. On game night, you'll read the questions, decide on correct answers, and crown the winning team. To make it extra fun, try adding a "Lightning Round" where questions are asked quickly.

  9-13 · Indoor · 60 min

  Open
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  Mega Moves Piano Mat Dance Party

  Let's roll out the piano mat and have a dance party! We can jump on the keys to make music, follow the built-in rhythms, and show off our best moves.

  4,5,6,7 · Indoor · 30 min · About $14–$20

  Open

Questions parents ask about Alameda

What can you do with a toddler in Alameda on a rainy day?

When the beach is out, the main library's storytimes and children's room carry a rainy morning, and everything on the island is a short drive. The indoor list for Alameda shows what's scheduled.

Are these activities free?

Beach, bike path and library programs are all free; parking is the only usual cost on a busy weekend. Anything ticketed links out to the organizer so you can check the price before you go.

How often is this page updated?

Event listings refresh automatically from local sources, so past dates drop off on their own.