Outdoor activities with kids in Walnut Creek

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Within a short drive of Walnut Creek

• Family Camping Night

  Thu, Oct 8 · Tilden Regional Park · berkeley · 12 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 · 12 mi away · Ages 4–10

  Description of event 3.

• Fall Nature Hike for Kids

  Fri, Oct 9 · 10:00 AM · Aquatic Park · berkeley, ca · 12 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 · 12 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 · 12 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 · 12 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 · 12 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 · 12 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 · 12 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 · 12 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 · 12 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 · 12 mi away · Ages 4–11

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

Activity ideas that work any day in Walnut Creek

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  Orienteering Treasure Hunt

  Get ready for an outdoor adventure as you learn to navigate with a compass and a hand-drawn map! You'll use these tools to locate hidden checkpoints and follow a secret route. It's incredibly satisfying to decode clues and successfully find each stop, feeling like a real explorer or even a spy on a mission. This activity helps build problem-solving skills and a sense of independence as you discover new areas. To begin, you’ll receive a simple map and learn the basics of using a compass to find your bearings. Then, follow the clues, one checkpoint leading to the next, until you reach your final treasure. To make it more challenging, try having an adult hide the clues, creating a new route each time, or even designing your own map of a familiar park or backyard.

  9-13 · Outdoor · 75 min

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  Geocaching Adventure

  Get ready for a real-life treasure hunt! With a geocaching app, you'll use GPS clues to find hidden containers, called caches, right in your neighborhood or a local park. It's super satisfying to use your navigation skills, follow the trail, and finally discover the secret spot. Kids this age love the thrill of the chase, solving the puzzle, and feeling like a real explorer as they uncover hidden treasures. First, download a free geocaching app and create an account. Pick a cache near you that's suitable for beginners (often marked with difficulty ratings). Use the app's compass and map to navigate to the general area, then start searching carefully for the hidden container. Don't forget to sign the logbook inside and trade a small trinket if the cache is big enough to hold one! To extend the fun, consider hiding your own geocache for others to find, following the app's guidelines.

  9-13 · Outdoor · 120 min

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  Build a Solar Oven

  Convert an ordinary pizza box into a working solar oven. It’s incredibly satisfying to harness the power of the sun to cook your own food. This activity lets you experiment with natural energy and see science in action, proving that with a little ingenuity, you can create something useful and delicious using only sunlight. You’ll start by preparing the pizza box, lining it with foil to reflect the sun's rays, and adding a plastic wrap window to trap heat. Next, assemble your s'mores inside. Position your oven in a sunny spot and adjust it to catch the most light. Keep an eye on your s'mores as they slowly melt and toast. For an extra challenge, try cooking other small treats like hot dogs or nachos.

  9-12 · Outdoor · 90 min

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  Dinosaur Fossil Excavation Dig

  Transform your sandbox or a simple tray into a paleontologist's dream. Your little one will love carefully brushing away 'earth' to uncover ancient dinosaur fossils.

  4,5,6,7 · Outdoor · 45 min · About $13–$20

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Questions parents ask about Walnut Creek

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

The downtown library runs storytimes for babies and toddlers most weekdays, and it's close enough to lunch that a rainy morning still works. The indoor list for Walnut Creek shows what's scheduled.

Are these activities free?

Library and park programs are free; the nature and arts programs downtown charge a modest per-child fee. 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.