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, June 7, 2026
10:00 am – 10:50 am: Pop-Up Family Dance Class @ Strawberry Creek Park, Berkeley10:30 am – 11:00 am: Sunday Storytime @ Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley
Monday, June 8, 2026
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Monday Evening Storytime @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, BerkeleyWednesday, June 10, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Storytime on the Lawn @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library, BerkeleyThursday, June 11, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Musical Story Time @ Freight & Salvage @ Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, Berkeley3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Adventure Theater @ Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
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