Berkeley
There are tons of things to do in Berkeley, CA with kids. We’ve rounded up the best playgrounds, parks, restaurants, annual events plus tons of other activities for families in Berkeley.
Best Kid-Friendly Berkeley Places
Upcoming Events for Berkeley Kids & Families
Friday, September 13, 2024
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Movies in the Park: A Million Miles Away @ Grove Park, BerkeleySaturday, September 14, 2024
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Creature Feature: Animal Meet @ Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Story Time @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Drop-In Art Making @ Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA), Berkeley
11:15 am – 12:15 pm: Parent-Child Playshops @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Community Puppet Workshop @ Kala Art Insititute, Berkeley
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What to Do With Kids on Berkeley’s Fourth Street
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Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month for Kids & Families
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Introducing Millie: A Modern Maternity Clinic in Berkeley
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Kid-Friendly Mexican Smackdown: Picante vs Tacubaya vs Cactus
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