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, July 6, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Kids Music Play Group @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Monday Evening Storytime @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Latch & Patch Stickers – RSVP @ Five Little Monkeys, Albany, AlbanyThursday, July 9, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Musical Story Time @ Freight & Salvage @ Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, BerkeleyFriday, July 10, 2026
8:35 pm – 11:00 pm: Movies in the Park: Smurfs @ San Pablo Park, BerkeleySaturday, July 11, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Story Time @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, BerkeleyMore Family-Friendly Berkeley Stuff to Know
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