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, May 18, 2024
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Berkeley Himalayan Fair @ Live Oak Park, Berkeley11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA @ Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA), Berkeley
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Community Print Festival @ Kala Art Insititute, Berkeley
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Benvenue Beats Mini Music Fest @ Claremont Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
Sunday, May 19, 2024
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Berkeley Himalayan Fair @ Live Oak Park, Berkeley10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Kensington Farmers' Market @ Kensington Farmers’ Market, Kensington
More Family-Friendly Berkeley Stuff to Know
65+ Kid-Friendly Things to Do This Summer in the East Bay
The best ideas for family fun all summer long: fruit picking, ice cream, bike rides, beaches, splashing, and concerts!
15 Berkeley Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
Top kid-friendly Berkeley patio restaurants with outdoor seating where the noises disappear and the crumbs bounce away.
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.
Berkeley Summer Programs for Low-Income Families
Summertime park and playground programs.
Tour TCHO Chocolate Factory in Berkeley
Tours of Berkeley's TCHO Chocolate Factory are ongoing for ages 8 on up. Book in advance for your $15 tour and tasting.
Best Places in the Bay Area for Camping With Little Kids
Here are our favorite Bay Area places to go tent camping with our little kids -- plus some cabin camping options for good measure.
Cal Day Fun for Families Around Berkeley
Cal Day campus events are open to UC Berkeley students and prospects. East Bay residents, you can enjoy some gardens + museum deals.
3 Best Places to Fly a Kite in the East Bay
Flying a kite is outside and social distanced already. So when your stir-crazy kids tell you that they're bored, you can tell them to go ...
19+ Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth With Kids
Celebrate Juneteenth, June 19th, with community gatherings, great meals, lively music, and cultural celebrations. Or a little of everything.
Beyond Books: More to Love from the Library
Here's a roundup of 16 of the coolest things to check out from our East Bay libraries. And I bet there's even more
