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
Monday, November 3, 2025
10:30 am – 11:15 am: Jump and Shake Time @ Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Evening Family Storytime @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Dinovember Crafternoons @ Claremont Branch | Berkeley Public Library, BerkeleyWednesday, November 5, 2025
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Storytime on the Lawn @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library, BerkeleyThursday, November 6, 2025
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Free First Thursdays at BAMPFA @ Berkeley Art Museum (BAMPFA), Berkeley3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
More Family-Friendly Berkeley Stuff to Know
Christmas Tree Lightings in the East Bay & San Francisco
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Ticket Alert: Berkeley Symphony Performing Free for K-12 Children
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Checklist: 10 Things to do before you’re 10 in the East Bay
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East Bay Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide
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What to Do With Kids on Berkeley’s Fourth Street
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Tips for Taking Kids to Cal Bears Football Games
Here are some tips to help kids enjoy Cal football games and surrounding festivities, so you can make it through the whole game whine-free
Taking Kids to Performances at Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall: A Guide for Families
Cal Performance's family-friendly lineup at Zellerbach Hall makes planning a special outing a cinch. Adults will appreciate the East Bay location!Â
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.
Book Now: Holiday Train Rides Around the Bay Area
All aboard the Polar Express! Here are a few magical holiday train rides for Bay Area families, some of which will sell out quickly.
Victory Point Cafe Birthday Parties
For East Bay Families, Victory Point Cafe a super fun board game cafe and an easy birthday party destination for the right kind of kiddo.
