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
Thursday, January 1, 2026
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Stroll Holiday Lights at Fourth Street @ Fourth Street Shops, BerkeleyFriday, January 2, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Bilingual Baby Bounce @ West Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Games Galore Retro Edition @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Goodnight Farm @ Tilden Little Farm, Berkeley
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm: Men's Cal Basketball @ Haas Pavilion, UC Berkeley, Berkeley
Saturday, January 3, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drop-In Open Art Lab @ Sticky Art Lab, BerkeleyMore Family-Friendly Berkeley Stuff to Know
Best Bay Area Christmas Events for Families
Your Christmas planner of family-friendly Bay Area Christmas event picks for toddlers to teens.
Ticket Alert: The Harlem Globetrotters in Oakland
What to know about taking your family to the Harlem Globetrotter's game in Oakland
Christmas Tree Lightings in the East Bay & San Francisco
This list of Christmas tree lightings provides festive options for families in the East Bay and beyond.
Paws to Read: A Cuddly Option for Young Readers
Children can practice reading to trained furry friends in supportive literacy programs found at various East Bay library branches.
Winter Brainstorm: 25 Things to Do that Cost $10 or Less
$10 is enough for a fun family outing with a little kid in the Bay Area. Here are 25 low-cost ideas!
Best Christmas Lights in the East Bay
We love holiday lights! Whether you stay in the car and do a "drive-by" or get out to stroll, East Bay Christmas light displays are ...
Where to Get Photos with Santa Claus in the East Bay
Where to get your Santa photos in the East Bay, Oakland, Alameda, or Berkeley and our nearby vicinity all month long.
Fourth Street Lights Up With Dazzling Holiday Lights
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, head on down to Berkeley's Fourth Street at Delaware for an extra dose of holiday cheer beginning at 5 pm.
Black Pine Circle School Nurtures Intellectual Curiosity for Grades K-8
Read about Black Pine Circle School in Berkeley - a place where children learn to be curious and compassionate.
50 Things to Do With Bay Area Kids When School Is Out
Wondering what to do when school is out? Take one of these 50 fantastic Bay Area ideas and build your day around it.
