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
Saturday, April 27, 2024
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drop-In Open Art Lab @ Sticky Art Lab, Berkeley11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Berkeley Bay Festival @ Berkeley Marina, Berkeley
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Community Block Party @ Civic Center Park (Berkeley), Berkeley
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA @ Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA), Berkeley
11:30 am – 12:00 pm: SF Chamber Orchestra Very First Concerts @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Free Sailboat Rides at Cal Sailing Club Open House @ Cal Sailing Club, Berkeley
More Family-Friendly Berkeley Stuff to Know
Open Apr 27: Lake Anza is Best for a Hot Day
Berkeley in summer is unpredictable weather-wise. For the hot days, I recommend packing up the requisite beach gear and heading for Lake Anza.
Family Day at The Bay Area Book Festival
Bring your little ones, middle graders, and teens to Bay Area Book Festival Family Day at the Berkeley Public Library downtown.
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.
50 Best Activities for Teens in the East Bay & Beyond
What to do with East Bay teens? Our teenagers' Bay Area favorites include museum deals, hiking, beach day, little farm, & fire pits at ocean ...
Kid-Friendly Hikes to See Wildflowers Superbloom in the East Bay
It's wildflower season here in the East Bay! Find out the best places to go with your kiddos.
Youth Lacrosse in the East Bay: A Parent’s Guide
A guide to the lacrosse leagues, camps, classes and retail stores in the East Bay.
Visiting the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley
Indoor and outdoor fun at The Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley. Take your time exploring, and if you have three or more kids, definitely ...
Swimming Lessons for East Bay Kids
Let's talk about swim lessons. Here are your East Bay swimming pools that will help teach your child how to swim, arranged roughly from South ...
Park Profile: Grove Park & Playground in Berkeley
See what's up at the grand reopening of Berkeley's neighborhood playground for the Lorin District. Wood chips.
