Surround yourself with culture in Fruitvale for the annual Latino Festival – Latin food, music, art and dancing. Head to Downtown Oakland for the Art + Soul Festival – two days of music and fun, plus a special Kids’ Zone. Roast marshmallows with friends around the campfire at Sulphur Creek. Learn how to catch bugs {more}

Walk through the Laurel Street Fair + World Music Festival to find food and fun for everyone. Enjoy music in the park at Willard in Berkeley. Bring dinner or pick up some. Alameda’s South Shore Center is hosting its Summer Beats Concert – music + activities just for kids. Hammer away at Adventure Playground before {more}

Fun with kids in August – here’s your day-by-day planner for Summer Fun with little ones: puppets, performances, playing outside.