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
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
9:30 am – 11:00 am: Together Wee Play Drop-In @ San Pablo Park, Berkeley2:00 pm – 6:30 pm: South Berkeley Farmers' Market @ South Berkeley Farmers’ Market, Berkeley
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Dinosaur Crafternoons @ Claremont Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
9:30 am – 11:00 am: Together Wee Play Drop-In @ James Kenney Community Center, Berkeley10:30 am – 11:00 am: Story Time on the Lawn @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Family Yoga Storytime @ Grove Park, Berkeley
More Family-Friendly Berkeley Stuff to Know
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.
Tour TCHO Chocolate Factory in Berkeley
Tours of Berkeley’s TCHO Chocolate Factory are ongoing for ages 8 on up as of October 2022. Book your $15 yummy tour online.
BAMPFA for Kids and Families
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, BAMPFA, is for families and children with FREE admission for many and a hands-on art lab.
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Where to Ride a Carousel in the East Bay
For classic childhood fun, we rounded up 12 carousels to ride in the East Bay and beyond.
Together Wee Play: Drop-in Play in Berkeley
Together Wee Play is a free, drop-in play program for kids 4 and younger. It is hosted 4 mornings a week at indoor and outdoor sites in Berkeley.
Berkeley’s North Shattuck Neighborhood with Kids
Favorite cupcakes, pizza, sushi, swings… Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto is a fantastic place for kids and their parents to eat, play, and eat some more!
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What to Do With Kids on Berkeley’s Fourth Street
Berkeley’s Fourth Street has the food, fun, and stuff to please folks of all ages. Up early? Love trains? Reptiles? Coffee? Toys? Come on.
Creations Berkeley: Drop-In Classes for Little Dancers
Creations Berkeley is a new dance studio in North Berkeley that offers drop-in friendly movement classes for little dances between ages 2-5.
{510} Halloween Events for East Bay Kids
Fun and safe Halloween events and activities for kids in Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding areas.
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East Bay Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide
East Bay pumpkin patches come in many types: a pile at the market, a quick pumpkin picture, a carnival atmosphere, or a full day on the farm.
