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
Thursday, January 22, 2026
9:30 am – 12:00 pm: Together Wee Move with the Story-Time Band @ Frances Albrier Community Center (San Pablo Park), Berkeley11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Hike and Storytime: Tilden Nature Area @ Tilden Nature Center, Berkeley
Friday, January 23, 2026
10:15 am – 11:15 am: Play Day at the Library @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Goodnight Farm @ Tilden Little Farm, Berkeley
Saturday, January 24, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drop-In Open Art Lab @ Sticky Art Lab, Berkeley10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Story Time @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
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New Year’s Eve Plans with East Bay Kids
New Year's Eve with kids in the Bay Area includes many options from home to a tot-centric noon year's eve bash and everything in between!Â
Holiday Outing: Christmas at the Tilden Carousel
The Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round transforms every year to a magical winter wonderland. Look for cocoa, ornaments to buy, and sometimes Santa!
Where to Mail Your Letters to Santa
Here's how to send your children's letters to Santa Claus, some with special mailboxes to the North Pole and some ways even easier!
Drop-in Art Studios for Families
I love art studios stocked with supplies where I can let my kids get messy without worrying about cleaning up afterward. These drop-in studios fit ...
How to Book a Christmas Pedicab Adventure
This Christmas-themed outdoor adventure for your family may be just the thing to kick off your holiday season.
