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
Monday, May 20, 2024
9:30 am – 12:00 pm: Together Wee Play Drop-In @ James Kenney Park & Community Center, Berkeley6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Evening Family Storytime @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Family Open Gym @ James Kenney Park & Community Center, Berkeley
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
9:30 am – 11:00 am: Together Wee Play Drop-In @ Frances Albrier Community Center (San Pablo Park), Berkeley4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Weekly LEGO Build @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm: BHS Jazz – Spring Concert @ Berkeley High School, Berkeley
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30 Places to Play Outside with Your Little Kid
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Free & Cheap Activities in Tilden Regional Park
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Best BARTable Play for Toddlers
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East Bay Restaurants with Kids’ Play Areas
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Tilden Park Botanic Garden, Free Fun for All Ages
The Tilden Regional Parks Botanic Garden, an enchanted, not-so-secret garden, is a magical place for visitors of all ages at no cost.
A Magical Holiday Staycation at Berkeley’s Claremont Club & Spa
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Now Open: Tilden Park’s Miniature Trains
Each Sunday between now and the end of September, the Golden Gate Live Steamers open their tracks to the public for rides.
