Indoor fun
Places to go when it’s too hot, cold or wet outside.
- Sundance AntiquesAntique store
- Swan's Fine BooksBookstore
- VinteigeAntique store
Family
Things to do in Walnut Creek with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Walnut Creek, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Walnut Creek Library1644 N. Broadway
- Ygnacio Valley Library2661 Oak Grove Rd.
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Contra Loma Reservoir13 mi east
- S F Bay Model Regional Visitor Center24 mi west
- Kirby Cove Campground25 mi west
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- John Muir National Historic Site7 mi northwest
- Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK)22 mi west
- Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary24 mi west
Questions
What is there to do in Walnut Creek with kids?
Indoor fun (4), Libraries (2), Picnic spots (11), Wildlife and nature (23). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Walnut Creek for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Walnut Creek when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.