Indoor and rainy day activities with kids in Alameda

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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.

• 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.

• 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!

• Fall Nature Hike for Kids

  Fri, Oct 9 · 10:00 AM · Aquatic Park · berkeley, ca · 8 mi away · Ages 4–11

  Explore the beautiful trails and learn about nature on our guided hike!

• ¡Roundtable Reading Bilingüe! / The One and Only Ivan / El único e incomparable Iván by Katherine Applegate

  Sat, Oct 10 · 2:30 PM · BAMPFA · berkeley · 8 mi away · Ages 7–11

  Ivan, an easygoing gorilla living in captivity, enjoys his life until a new friend helps him see things in a new light and inspires him to change.

• Kids’ Nature Craft Event

  Sat, Oct 10 · Berkeley Community Center · berkeley · 8 mi away · Ages 4–11

  Join us for a day of crafting with natural materials found in the park!

• Community Garden Day

  Tue, Oct 13 · 9:00 AM · Community Garden · berkeley, ca · 8 mi away · Ages 4–11

  Join us for a fun day of gardening activities and nature exploration!

Rainy day ideas you already have the stuff for

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  Cozy Star Gazing Projector Night

  Transform your bedroom ceiling into a breathtaking night sky. We'll get cozy, turn on the star projector, and find all the constellations.

  4,5,6,7,8 · Indoor · 30 min · About $20–$25

  Open
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  Design a Royal Castle Blueprint

  Every royal needs a castle! Let's use painter's tape to draw a giant castle floor plan on the floor and then furnish it with toys and pillows.

  4,5,6,7 · Indoor · 60 min · About $5–$10

  Open
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  Fizzy Ocean Potion Lab

  Put on your lab coats and mix up some colorful, bubbling potions fit for a mermaid Queen or King. Watch the fun, fizzy reactions!

  4,5,6 · Indoor · 30 min · About $5–$10

  Open
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  Moon Rock Hunt & Sort

  Let's head outside on a mission to find special 'moon rocks'! Then we'll bring our treasures back to the lab to sort and examine them.

  4,5 · Indoor/Outdoor · 40 min · About $0–$5

  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.