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
Sunday, May 10, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Sunday Storytime @ Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Mother's Day Concert @ First Church of Berkeley UCC, Berkeley
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Goodnight Farm @ Tilden Little Farm, Berkeley
Monday, May 11, 2026
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Monday Evening Storytime @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, BerkeleyTuesday, May 12, 2026
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Crafternoons @ Claremont Branch | Berkeley Public Library, BerkeleyWednesday, May 13, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Storytime on the Lawn @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library, BerkeleyMore Family-Friendly Berkeley Stuff to Know
East Bay Restaurants with Kids’ Play Areas
When restaurants have play areas, or even a small basket of chalk and a chalkboard, it can make a parent's life easier. We are grateful ...
Sponsor Spotlight: The Crowden School in Berkeley
For students in grades 3-8, Crowden offers a special daily schedule designed to provide students with passion for music-making with academic development.
Park Review: Live Oak Park in Berkeley
With playgrounds, grassy areas, shady trees, basketball and tennis courts, BBQs, a community center, and a creek, Live Oak Park really does have something for ...
Codornices Park Birthday Party: Keeping it Simple
Find out how to throw a simple and cheap birthday party at Codornices Park in Berkeley
5 Fantastic Spots to Photograph East Bay Kids
A couple of things make a great spot to photograph your kids in addition to having an interesting visual landscape.
Where to Ride a Carousel in the East Bay
For classic childhood fun, we rounded up 12 carousels to ride in the East Bay and beyond.
Together Wee Play: Drop-in Play in Berkeley
Together Wee Play is a free, drop-in play program for kids 4 and younger. It is hosted 4 mornings a week at indoor and outdoor ...
Berkeley’s North Shattuck Neighborhood with Kids
Favorite cupcakes, pizza, sushi, swings... Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto is a fantastic place for kids and their parents to eat, play, and eat some more!
Creations Berkeley: Drop-In Classes for Little Dancers
Creations Berkeley is a new dance studio in North Berkeley that offers drop-in friendly movement classes for little dances between ages 2-5.
Save The Date: Solano Avenue Stroll
Solano Avenue in Berkeley and Albany will come together for their superfun Solano Stroll on Sunday afternoon, September 11, 2022.
