Black History Month for Kids and Families in the Bay Area

Let’s celebrate Black History and Culture with our families of young children in the Bay Area — in February and year-round. Find events, storytimes, parties, dance performances, spoken word, movies, and books!

Special thanks to Children’s Fairyland for sponsoring this guide. February at Fairyland is a month-long celebration of Black History born in Oakland. 

Black History Month Activities & Events in the Bay Area

Fairyland Black History Month Celebrations

Children’s Fairyland presents stellar performances, creative hands-on activities, and a curated walking tour highlighting important people and movements with Oakland root and global impact. From the Black Panther Party to the Black Panther Marvel films Fairyland’s interactive retrospective brings family-friendly learning to a new level.  See the full schedule of Black History Month events at Fairyland >

More Black History Month Happenings for Families

We’ll keep adding new kid-friendly activities as we find them.

32 Children’s Activities for Black History Month, Britt Hawthorne

Author of Raising Antiracist Children: A Practical Parenting Guide, Britt Hawthorne shares dozens of activities parents can initiate to help children experience Black History Month. Families with infants to teens will find inspiration from her thoughtful and age-appropriate activities. Britt’s Instagram page is also a lovely resource. See the full list >>

Black History Month Books to Read with Kids

Black Children’s Book Week (February 23 – March 1, 2025)

Black Children’s Book Week is a global celebration of Black children and the people who ensure Black children are represented in books and other children’s media. Learn more about the week and how to celebrate with your children, from joining a virtual event to purchasing books from a local Black bookstore (like The Multicultural Children’s Bookstore or Marcus Books).  See more >>

Oakland Public Library Black Joy Book List for Kids

If you’re seeking children’s books and media that celebrate African Americans, check out the Black Joy book list from the librarians at Oakland Public Library. See the recommendations here >>

Oakland Public Library Black Superhero Comic Book List for Kids

Celebrate Black representation in comics for children (and adults), from DC to Marvel and others. See the full list >>

Oakland Public Library Black Panther Syllabus

Teachers and students can explore the Oakland Library’s Black Panthers syllabus featuring books, films, audio, and lesson plans for grades K-12. Check it out here >>

Special thanks to Children’s Fairyland for sponsoring this guide. Fairyland is celebrating Black joy, history, culture, creativity, and community this month with special Black History Month performances: Master StoryWeaver Kirk Waller, Bonita the Bumble Bee, Spoken Word artist Jamey Williams, and Storyteller Brother Ben. Enjoy! 

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