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

Free & Cheap Activities in Tilden Regional Park

25 Best Things to Do With Kids in Berkeley

Patio at Cafe Reveille near Fourth Street Berkeley

15 Berkeley Restaurants with Outdoor Seating

14 Super Berkeley Parks and Playgrounds

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Cal Athletic Events: Free and Cheap Fun for Kids in Berkeley

Adventure Playground in Berkeley Is Unlike Any Park You’ve Seen

Upcoming Events for Berkeley Kids & Families

Friday, October 23, 2026

10:00 am – 10:50 am: Community Preschool Yoga @ Yama Kids Yoga, Berkeley
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Creative Art Play @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley

Saturday, October 24, 2026

10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drop-In Open Art Lab @ Sticky Art Lab, Berkeley
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Elmwood Trick or Treating @ Elmwood Neighborhood | Berkeley, Berkeley
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest @ Fourth Street Makers Row, Berkeley
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Costume Dance Party for Queer Families @ West Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley

More Family-Friendly Berkeley Stuff to Know

What to Do With Kids on Hopkins Street, Berkeley

The stretch of Hopkins Street in Berkeley from MLK to Monterey is full of kid-friendly goodness. Here are our favorites for parents.

Parents Guide to Berkeley's Gilman District

Gilman District in Berkeley with Kids

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Quarter Day Trip: Go Up The Campanile at UC Berkeley

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3 Easy Ways to Introduce Middle Eastern Culture to East Bay Kids

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