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
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Family Dance @ Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library, BerkeleyFriday, December 13, 2024
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Bilingual Spanish Baby Bounce @ West Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley10:30 am – 11:15 am: Jump and Shake Time @ Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Art Workshop @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
Saturday, December 14, 2024
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Elmwood Free Family Matinee: Elf @ Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, Berkeley10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Paintbrush Santa Craft @ Outdoor Supply Hardware, Berkeley, Berkeley
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