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

Free & Cheap Activities in Tilden Regional Park

25 Best Things to Do With Kids in Berkeley

Patio at Cafe Reveille near Fourth Street Berkeley

15 Berkeley Restaurants with Outdoor Seating

14 Super Berkeley Parks and Playgrounds

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Cal Athletic Events: Free and Cheap Fun for Kids in Berkeley

Adventure Playground in Berkeley Is Unlike Any Park You’ve Seen

Upcoming Events for Berkeley Kids & Families

Friday, October 23, 2026

10:00 am – 10:50 am: Community Preschool Yoga @ Yama Kids Yoga, Berkeley
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Creative Art Play @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley

Saturday, October 24, 2026

10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drop-In Open Art Lab @ Sticky Art Lab, Berkeley
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Elmwood Trick or Treating @ Elmwood Neighborhood | Berkeley, Berkeley
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest @ Fourth Street Makers Row, Berkeley
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Costume Dance Party for Queer Families @ West Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley

More Family-Friendly Berkeley Stuff to Know

fierce girl doing a kick at United Capoeira Association - Hayward

Martial Arts Classes for East Bay Kids

There are so many places in Oakland, Berkeley, and nearby that will teach your school-age child the discipline and fitness of martial arts.

BAMPFA for Kids and Families

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, BAMPFA, is for families and children with FREE admission for many and a hands-on art lab.

Thousand Oaks Tot Park

A Pandora's Box of toddler fun, Thousand Oaks park offers an easy-to-manage playground for little ones who don't know there's more to see beyond its ...

Helena and sister holding pizzas from Cafe Reyes in Point Reyes Station

44 Best Activities for Teens in the East Bay & Beyond

What to do with East Bay teens? Our teenagers' Bay Area favorites include museum deals, hiking, beach day, little farm, & fire pits at ocean ...

Ride a concrete slide in Berkeley

Get your thrills by zipping down a cement slide in the Berkeley Hills. There are TWO concrete slides in Berkeley that we know of.

Park Profile: Becky Temko Tot Park in Berkeley

Becky Temko tot lot in Southwest Berkeley is small, enclosed, and simply wonderful for watching more than one toddler at a time. Until you need ...

It’s Free! The Edible Schoolyard at King Middle School

A stroll through the Edible Schoolyard garden is an ideal way to entertain visiting grandparents and small kids at the same time. Situated behind Hopkins ...