Outdoor activities with kids 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.

• 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!

• Family Camping Night

  Thu, Oct 8 · Tilden Regional Park · berkeley · 8 mi away · Ages 4–11

  A fun-filled evening of camping activities, storytelling, and stargazing!

• Event 3

  Fri, Oct 9 · 9:00 PM · Cornerstone · berkeley · 8 mi away · Ages 4–10

  Description of event 3.

• 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!

• Berkeley Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow and Indian Market

  Sat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park · berkeley · 8 mi away · Ages 4–11

  Join the celebrations of Indigenous culture with music, food, and community activities.

• Gallery+Studio / Echoes of Nature

  Sat, Oct 10 · 11:30 AM · BAMPFA · berkeley · 8 mi away · Ages 6–12

  See how Maren Hassinger incorporates knotting and repetition into her work to make forms that echo natural rhythms and express her commitment to the environment.

• Gallery + Studio / Wind Chime Sculpture

  Sat, Oct 10 · 11:30 AM · BAMPFA · berkeley · 8 mi away · Ages 6–12

  Find echoes of nature in Maren Hassinger’s work as you create a wind-activated sculpture using natural and recycled materials.

• Kids Outdoor Art Workshop

  Sat, Oct 10 · Nature Center · berkeley, ca · 8 mi away · Ages 4–11

  A creative workshop where kids can express themselves through art in nature!

• 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!

• Family Bike Ride Along The Bay Trail

  Mon, Oct 12 · 10:00 AM · Bay Trail · berkeley, ca · 8 mi away · Ages 4–11

  Join us for a fun family bike ride on the scenic Bay Trail!

Activity ideas that work any day in Alameda

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  Trike & Scooter Car Wash

  Our trusty vehicles have been working hard! Let's give our bikes, trikes, and scooters a good scrub with lots of soap and bubbles.

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

  Open
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  Autumn Leaf Rubbing Collection

  Let's gather the most interesting fall leaves we can find, then bring them inside to reveal their beautiful patterns with crayons and paper.

  4,5,6,7 · Indoor/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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  Backyard Volcano Blast

  It's eruption time! We'll build a classic volcano out of sand or dirt and use a little kitchen chemistry to make it erupt with colorful, fizzy lava.

  4,5,6,7 · Outdoor · 30 min · About $5–$10

  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.