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, May 10, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Sunday Storytime @ Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Mother's Day Concert @ First Church of Berkeley UCC, Berkeley
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Goodnight Farm @ Tilden Little Farm, Berkeley
Monday, May 11, 2026
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Monday Evening Storytime @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, BerkeleyTuesday, May 12, 2026
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Crafternoons @ Claremont Branch | Berkeley Public Library, BerkeleyWednesday, May 13, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Storytime on the Lawn @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library, BerkeleyMore Family-Friendly Berkeley Stuff to Know
Special Event: Baby’s Day Out in the Garden at Brushstrokes Studio
Parents with pre-crawling babies: Drop by Brushstrokes Studio for a footprint-making session at a special 510 Families timeslot.
Shop Local: Woodworking Kits for Kids to Build at Home
9th Street Lab in Berkeley offers DIY carpentry and woodworking kits at a reasonable price point. They allow kids to make cool stuff and build ...
Reopening: Playgrounds in East Bay & San Francisco
Berkeley playgrounds reopen Friday, Oct. 16 and San Francisco playgrounds reopen Wednesday, Oct. 14. The remaining local counties are TBD.
Spotlight on Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley Early Childhood Program
EB is a preschool - 8th international school combining a dynamic French curriculum and a whole-child-centered independent school education.
Now Open: Tennis Courts
I love to see the families and kids out playing tennis again. Where to go and how to do it safely in the East Bay.
7 Instagram-Worthy Wall Murals in the East Bay Kids Will Love
Stunning street art wall murals around Oakland that will make you want to get your camera out, where to find them, and who made them!
Resources for Raising a Bilingual Child in the East Bay (Tips from a Mom)
Stephanie is passionate about languages and speaks Spanish, French, Portuguese, some bits of German, Armenian, Russian, and Arabic.
Flag football for K-7 kids at Cal’s Memorial Stadium in Berkeley
Registration is open for the second season of flag football at Cal's Memorial Stadium for kids in grades Kindergarten through 7th grade.
Snow Day on Upper Shattuck in North Berkeley
Bring boots and mittens to Shattuck Avenue between Rose and Vine Streets in Berkeley on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
Insider tips: University Village with kids
From free toys to expensive parking, here are my insider tips for parents of babies and little kids living in the University Village.
