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Things to do in Hayward with kids

Museums, family fun and parks & beaches — 10 places to go with kids in Hayward, California. 8 of them publish a price. 3 have a verified saving right now.
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What’s on in Hayward

Within 25 miles of Hayward. Dates and wording are each venue’s own.

Free in Hayward

One attraction in Hayward gets you in for nothing, in the venue’s own words.

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Places with deals in Hayward

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Hayward offers a variety of family attractions anchored by entertainment venues. Chuck E. Cheese serves families with dining and games, while Round1 Hayward combines bowling on lanes accommodating up to six people per group with arcade gaming. For younger children, Jump N Play is an indoor playground where visitors climb through crawl tubes, slides, and tunnels in a designated play structure. Sector 19 functions as a family entertainment center where visitors engage in laser tag battles using state-of-the-art equipment across dynamic game scenarios. Beyond these, Hayward also features Xcapade Hayward, which offers immersive escape room experiences where visitors solve puzzles and uncover clues to complete themed scenarios, alongside outdoor and cultural options including Don Castro Regional Recreation Area for swimming, fishing, and hiking; Hayward Japanese Gardens, a public garden visitors can explore; and the Hayward Toy Museum, which displays extensive collections of vintage and rare toys across multiple themed exhibits.

What this list covers

Hayward has 10 places to go, mostly museums (3), family fun (2), parks & beaches (2).

8 of them publish an admission price, 9 publish opening hours, 2 have something dated on now, 3 are running a verified saving.

Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on October 14, 2026.

How we know these are real

Savings here are quoted from the attraction’s own website, word for word. This one, for example:

“Score the Ultimate Fall Family Deal for a family of four, only $64.99! Includes a large 1-topping pizza, 4 soft drinks, 120 game Play Points, 2 Cotton Candies, 2 Adventure Zone admissions”

Quoted from chuckecheese.com · checked on

Common questions

How many attractions in Hayward are running a deal?
3 of the 10 attractions in Hayward currently have a verified saving, covering 6 offers in total. Each is quoted from the attraction’s own website. Examples include Chuck E. Cheese, Jump N Play, Round1 Hayward. Check each venue’s offer wording and eligibility conditions.
How much do things to do in Hayward cost?
Published prices run from $3 to $130 — $3 at Don Castro Regional Recreation Area, $130 at Jump N Play, across 3 attractions in Hayward that publish their own. Each figure is that venue’s own price line for what it names, which is not always plain admission, and each attraction’s page carries the rest of its rates.
What’s on in Hayward right now?
2 attractions in Hayward have something dated running, 5 listings between them. Each carries its own dates and the venue’s own sentence, and nothing is listed once its dates have passed.
Is there anything free to do in Hayward?
1 attraction in Hayward says on its own website that admission is free. We only say free when the venue does, unqualified — a child rate priced at nothing is not a free attraction. Examples include C. E. Smith Museum of Anthropology.
What kinds of attractions are included?
museums (3), family fun (2), parks & beaches (2), tours & cruises (2), bowling (1).
Are these deals guaranteed to still be available?
No. Every deal here carries the date it was last checked on the attraction’s own website and a link straight to the page it came from, so you can confirm it before you travel. Prices and offers change without notice.
What can we do on a rainy afternoon with a toddler?
Jump N Play is an indoor playground where children climb through crawl tubes, slides, and tunnels. Chuck E. Cheese offers dining and games indoors. The Hayward Toy Museum displays extensive collections of vintage and rare toys, providing an indoor activity for young children to explore at their own pace.
Which attractions work best for a couple of hours rather than a full day?
Round1 Hayward offers bowling and arcade games. Sector 19 provides laser tag battles. Xcapade Hayward has escape room experiences. Each suits a shorter visit without requiring a full day's commitment.
Are there places to take teenagers looking for a challenge?
Xcapade Hayward offers immersive escape room experiences where visitors solve puzzles and uncover clues to complete themed scenarios. Sector 19 provides laser tag using state-of-the-art equipment across dynamic game scenarios. Round1 Hayward has bowling and arcade games for competitive group play.