Outdoor activities with kids in Richmond

Coming up near Richmond

Nothing listed in Richmond for this view right now. Here's what's on elsewhere in the Bay Area, plus ideas you can do today.

Within a short drive of Richmond

• Family Camping Night

  Thu, Oct 8 · Tilden Regional Park · berkeley · 6 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 · 6 mi away · Ages 4–10

  Description of event 3.

• Fall Nature Hike for Kids

  Fri, Oct 9 · 10:00 AM · Aquatic Park · berkeley, ca · 6 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 · 6 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 · 6 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 · 6 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 · 6 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 · 6 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 · 6 mi away · Ages 4–11

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

• Community Garden Day

  Tue, Oct 13 · 9:00 AM · Community Garden · berkeley, ca · 6 mi away · Ages 4–11

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

• Rainbow Scavenger Hunt in the Park

  Wed, Oct 14 · Berkeley Park · berkeley, ca · 6 mi away · Ages 4–11

  Join our scavenger hunt and look for colorful treasures in the park!

• Family Gardening Day

  Wed, Oct 14 · Berkeley Community Garden · berkeley · 6 mi away · Ages 4–11

  Get your hands dirty and learn about gardening with the family!

Activity ideas that work any day in Richmond

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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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  Build a Fort Out of Branches

  Work together to build a sturdy lean-to shelter from branches and leaves. This isn't just a game; you're using real outdoor skills to create a secret hideaway or a place to rest in nature. It's incredibly satisfying to see your fort take shape, knowing you designed and constructed it with your own hands, and it feels like a personal, cozy space in the wild. Start by finding a sturdy, slanted branch or a tree to form the backbone of your lean-to. Then, gather smaller branches and weave them against your main support to create walls. Finally, add leaves, moss, or even a tarp to make it waterproof and cozy inside. To stretch the activity, try building a small fire pit safely outside your fort, or see if you can make a second, smaller fort just for a pet or stuffed animal.

  9-13 · Outdoor · 90 min

  Open
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  Rock and Mineral Hunt

  Explore the natural world around you by collecting interesting rocks and minerals on a walk, then bring your discoveries home to learn more about them. It's satisfying to find unique specimens, from shiny quartz to layered shale, and then use simple tests to unlock their secrets. You become a real-life geologist, understanding the building blocks of our planet right from your own backyard or local park. Your adventure begins with a walk, keeping an eye out for rocks that catch your attention. Back home, spread out your treasures and sort them by color, size, or texture. Next, try a hardness test: can a fingernail scratch it, or a penny, or a steel nail? Use a field guide or online resources to identify what you've found. To stretch the activity, create a display for your collection or draw your favorite rocks, labeling their features.

  9-12 · Outdoor · 60 min

  Open
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  Giant Cardboard Coloring Mural

  Unleash your inner artist on a massive scale! We'll unfold a giant cardboard box and work together to cover it in a huge, colorful drawing.

  4,5,6,7,8 · Indoor/Outdoor · 75 min · About $0–$15

  Open

Questions parents ask about Richmond

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

Richmond's library branches run free storytimes for little kids, and community centers post indoor family programs through the winter. The indoor list for Richmond shows what's scheduled.

Are these activities free?

Shoreline trails, library storytimes and community events here are nearly all free. 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.