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East Bay family outing guide — September 2026 edition

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19 spots curatedUpdated Sep 2, 2026

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Bella Dance Academy

Ages: 0-12

Cost: varies

Parking: Nearest parking: Armstrong (~4 min walk)

Address: 2248 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA

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Brentwood Martial Arts

Ages: not confirmed

Cost: Cost needs checking

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Art Corner Academy

Ages: 0-12

Cost: paid

Parking: Street parking area — check posted signs.

Address: 600 San Pablo Ave Suite 203, Albany, CA 94706, USA

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Chetwyn Farm

Ages: 0-12

Cost: paid

Parking: Street parking area — check posted signs.

Address: 26048 Fairview Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94552, USA

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Farmers Market Fruitvale Bart

Ages: 0-12

Cost: free

Parking: Nearest parking: Fruitvale BART Bike Station (~1 min walk) · Douglas Parking (~1 min walk)

Address: Avenida de la Fuente, Oakland, CA 94601, USA

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The Creative Play Center

Ages: 0-5

Cost: free

Parking: Street parking area — check posted signs.

Address: 614 Masonic Ave, Albany, CA 94706, USA

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Saved outing choices

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Hinkel Park Amphitheater

Ages: 0-12

Cost: free

Parking: Nearest parking: Parking for John Hinkel Park (~1 min walk)

Address: 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley, CA 94707, USA

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Artist Playground (KidaWorkshopPlus)

Ages: 0-12

Cost: paid

Parking: Street parking area — check posted signs.

Address: 20664 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA

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D & Z Family Home Day Care

Ages: 0-5

Cost: varies

Parking: Street parking area — check posted signs.

Address: 32524 Regents Blvd, Union City, CA 94587, USA

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Prime 1 Books

Ages: 0-12

Cost: varies

Parking: Nearest parking: Drakes Brewing Company Davis Street (~4 min walk)

Address: 1960 Williams St, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA

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Adventure Playground

Ages: not confirmed

Cost: Cost needs checking

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Pick 6

Children's Fairyland

Ages: 0-8

Cost: $18 per person, free under 1. Season passes available.

Address: 699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

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