Things to Do with Kids in Fremont — 17 Family-Friendly Places

A family-friendly waterpark in Fremont with a lazy river, water slides, splash pad for toddlers, and a large swimming pool. More affordable alternative to Raging Waters with a relaxed vibe perfect for younger kids.

KidTopia in Fremont is the East Bay's largest soft-play indoor playground, designed for children up to age 10. KidTopia features vibrant play structures, slides, ball pits, and a dedicated baby and toddler playground. Weekday all-day passes make it one of the best-value family play destinations in the East Bay.

An official San Jose Sharks practice facility open year-round for public skating, hockey, figure skating, and birthday parties. Skate rentals and skating aids available for beginners. A great indoor activity for all ages in the East Bay.

An indoor trampoline park with wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dodge ball courts, and a dedicated toddler zone. Perfect for burning energy on rainy days. Multiple Bay Area locations available.

A working Victorian-era farm with horse-drawn train rides, farm animals, organic gardens, and historic house tours. Kids can feed animals, ride the train, and learn about farming through seasonal programs like corn harvest and wool spinning.

A 1,266-acre park on San Francisco Bay with flat family-friendly trails, a marsh boardwalk, and 2,000-year-old Ohlone Indian shellmound sites. The Visitor Center features exhibits on Ohlone history, and kids can see a reconstructed tule house.

The Bay Area's most Instagrammed hiking destination with a famous summit pole at 2,517 feet offering 360-degree views. The challenging 6.2-mile round-trip is best for older kids (8+) who are experienced hikers. Spot cattle, raptors, and wildflowers on the grassland trails.

Fremont's beloved 83-acre lake and park with a 1.7-mile paved walking trail around the lake, two playgrounds, fishing, pedal boat rentals in summer, a dog park, and picnic areas. The flat paved path is perfect for strollers and beginner cyclists. One of the best urban parks in the East Bay.

A beautiful water-oriented park with swimming, fishing, boating, and hiking around multiple lakes. Horseshoe Lake has a swim complex with lifeguards. The park spans 471 acres.

The largest urban wildlife refuge in the US with easy trails for bird watching, salt marsh exploration, and nature education. The visitor center has great exhibits about the Bay ecosystem. Perfect for introducing kids to wetland wildlife.

The Bay Area's leading chess organization offering in-person clubs, classes, camps, and tournaments for kids. Locations in Palo Alto, San Jose, Fremont, Cupertino, and Santa Clara. Building social and academic skills through chess.

Award-winning dance academy with multiple Bay Area locations offering ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and lyrical. The Twinkle Star Dance curriculum for ages 2-6 is engaging and fun. Two free trial classes available.

Teaching the Bay Area to swim since 1973 with five indoor facilities in Fremont, Newark, Livermore, Dublin, and Walnut Creek. AQUAbabies classes from 6 months promoting water safety, comfort, and stroke technique for all ages.

Leading science enrichment provider delivering hands-on STEM experiences for ages 4-12. After-school programs, birthday parties, workshops, special events, and summer camps across San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Alameda counties.

Academic and special interest enrichment at Ohlone College for grades 1-12. Courses include LEGO Robotics, electronics, engineering, science, arts, language arts, math, and SAT prep. Affordable college-campus learning experience.

Family-owned gourmet pizza spot with 7 arcade games and an internet jukebox. Creative pizza toppings, craft beer for parents, and live music on weekends. A fun neighborhood institution since 1999.

Unique Indian-fusion pizza chain where you can choose traditional or Indian-inspired toppings. Family friendly with a small arcade in the back. Multiple Bay Area locations for bold flavor lovers.