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, January 10, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drop-In Open Art Lab @ Sticky Art Lab, Berkeley10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Story Time @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Cal Rugby @ Witter Rugby Field, Berkeley
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Chorus Song Circle @ Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Wild Explorations @ Tilden Nature Center, Berkeley
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Goodnight Farm @ Tilden Little Farm, Berkeley
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