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
Sunday, May 31, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Sunday Storytime @ Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley11:00 am – 5:00 pm: Bookworm Block Party @ Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: Music with Sara Jayne & Friends @ Starry Plough Pub, Berkeley
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Cal Sailing Club Open House @ Cal Sailing Club, Berkeley
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Goodnight Farm @ Tilden Little Farm, Berkeley
Monday, June 1, 2026
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Monday Evening Storytime @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, BerkeleyMore Family-Friendly Berkeley Stuff to Know
LGBTQ+ Pride Month Activities for Families
We love family-friendly Pride celebrations and are lucky to have a bunch of them. Parades, baseball, fun fairs for LGBTQ families & allies alike.
East Bay Father’s Day Guide
Looking for things to do on Father's Day in Oakland? Here are some local-ish ideas for treating, entertaining, and celebrating Dad.
99 Days of Summer Fun for East Bay Kids
The best ideas for family fun all summer long: fruit picking, ice cream, bike rides, beaches, splashing, and concerts!
Adventure Playground in Berkeley Is Unlike Any Park You’ve Seen
Adventure Playground Berkeley lets kids imagine, build, and decorate their own play structures with saws, hammers, nails, and paint.
Parents’ Guide to East Bay Gardens
Explore family-friendly East Bay Gardens for outdoor fun: admire flowers, follow butterflies, enjoy nature, & get inspired!
East Bay Outdoor Movie Round-Up
If your kids can stay up well past 9pm, there are a few outdoor movies you can see for FREE. Most start around 8:15-8:45ish. BYO ...
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.
18 Toddler-Friendly Hikes in the East Bay
Hiking with a toddler can be a walk down the street, or a quest to find bugs or fairies. We love these East Bay places ...
99 Kid-friendly Restaurants in the East Bay
99 kid-friendly restaurants to check out in Oakland and Berkeley from Breakfast for dinner to Mexican, Pizza, Asian, Diners, and lots more!
10+ East Bay Yoga Studios with Prenatal Yoga
Stressed, exhausted, or excited about an upcoming birth? Prenatal yoga might be the remedy. 10+ East Bay spots where you can stretch safely.
