Oakland
There are tons of things to do with kids in Oakland, CA. From parks and playgrounds to annual events, family-friendly brewpubs, and other insanely useful resources for Oakland parents, we have it here.
Best Kid-Friendly Oakland Places
Upcoming Events for Oakland Kids & Families
Saturday, May 4, 2024
9:00 am – 10:50 am: Free Basketball Class for Ages 4-8 @ McCartney Park, San Leandro10:00 am – 5:00 pm: AAPI Heritage Month Celebration @ Lincoln Square Park, Oakland
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Free Comics @ ALL Oakland Libraries @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: MOCHA Open Studio @ MOCHA – Museum of Children’s Art, Oakland
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Cereal Cinema @ The New Parkway Theater, Oakland
10:30 am – 11:15 am: Māori Mo Ake Tonu @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
Book Now: Cool Bay Area Sleepovers You Can Do With Your Child
Lucky kids can try any of these amazing Bay Area sleepovers with you, the super cool parent: museums, amusement parks, and aircraft carrier!
Roberts Regional Recreation Area: An Oakland Park with a Swimming Pool
Roberts Park AKA Roberts Regional Recreation Area is tucked away in the Oakland Hills with a huge playground, a calm pool, plus hiking trails and ...
Free Family Fun at ParkFest Event in Lake Chabot Regional Park
To celebrate 90 years of East Bay Regional Park District excellence, music, food, and family-friendly fun will be available for free to all on Saturday, ...
East Bay Mother’s Day Guide
We love and appreciate you, Moms! Inspiration for celebration activities, cool outings, and great gifts for Mother's Day.
Park Profile: Updated Montclair Park
Montclair Park in Oakland is a fantastic park for kids of all ages. There are two playgrounds, a skate park and unique Wild West area ...
Children’s Fairyland Membership: Is it Worth it?
Fairyland membership costs a family of five $159; we would only need to visit twice to break even. We do the math for you.
Movie Theater Fun for ALL Ages at The New Parkway
See new movies with your baby in tow or bring your child to enjoy classic cartoons with sweet cereal at Oakland's beloved movie theater.
25 Places to Take Preschoolers in the East Bay – Indoors
Places to take East Bay toddlers and preschoolers: Bay Area destinations for younger kids featuring amazing indoor play spaces and museums.
Summer Fairs and Festivals for Bay Area Families
Here is a list of outdoor street fairs, carnivals, county fairs, and festivals to pencil into your Summer plans from May to August.
Cheer on the Oakland Spiders Ultimate Disc Team
The Oakland Spiders are our local Ultimate Disc team and they play here in Oakland with a kids' zone. Kids 12 + under are FREE.
