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, April 27, 2024
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: UnPeeled, a BANANAS Event (RSVP) @ Children’s Fairyland, Oakland10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Cereal Cinema @ The New Parkway Theater, Oakland
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Saturday Family Story Time @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Elmhurst Library Backyard Reopening Celebration @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
Sunday, April 28, 2024
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Montclair Village Farmers' Market @ Montclair Village, Oakland10:00 am – 4:00 pm: BANDALOOP Open House + Clinics @ BANDALOOP Studio, Oakland
More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
Oakland’s Kindergym Is Utopia for Babies and Toddlers
Kindergym is a wonderful toddler play program offered at Temple Beth Abraham (TBA) in Oakland (but it’s not exclusive to Oakland or any one faith ...
Oakland Zoo For Families (Is Membership Worth It?)
Oakland zoo membership for families pays for itself in less than two visits. We break it down for you.
How to Get in FREE to Dozens of Bay Area Museums, Science Centers, + Gardens
Many of the Bay Area's very best museums are free at least one day each month. If you arrive early, you can visit world-class museums ...
Spring Break Camps in the East Bay
It’s that time of year: Spring Break! Here is a list of programs that offer one-week sessions while school is closed during April.
Spotlight on Skyline Lacrosse
Situated in Oakland, Skyline Lacrosse welcomes children at all skill levels from kindergarten to 8th grade to play this exciting sport.
Fairyland Summer Sleepover: So Much Fun, So Little Sleep
Register now for a Summer Sleepover at Fairyland. Best for preschool-aged buddies and their parents who can sleep through anything.
Meet Oakland Bilingual Second Grade Teacher Alex MejÃa
Originally from El Salvador, Alex joined EBI in 2015 after working in other International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools in his home country.
Oakland Public Schools: A Guide to OUSD Enrollment
Helpful information about Oakland public schools for families making ranking and enrollment decisions.
Park Profile: Dracena Quarry Park in Piedmont
Dracena Quarry Park in Piedmont is a cozy little neighborhood beauty with attractions for kids of all ages. Parking can be tricky.
Kid-Friendly OMCA: Oakland Museum of California
Kid-friendly exhibits and beautiful gardens make Oakland Museum of California a win for families.
