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

banner that reads Home of the California Golden Bears

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

25 Best Things to Do With Kids in Berkeley

From the marina to the hills to the best attractions on the Cal campus & downtown, this is a guide to fun things to do ...

Golden Gate Miniature trains you can ride in Tilden Park

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.

Tilden Park’s Merry-Go-Round Is a Classic

The merry-go-round in Tilden Regional Park is an antique carousel with hand-carved and painted wooden carousel animals to ride.

Membership-Based Inclusive Play at Spirited Play Labs in Berkeley

Whether a child is on the autism spectrum, has sensory processing differences, or has developmental delays, the dedicated team at Spirited Play Labs aims to ...