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
Our April Baby’s Day Out event at Brushstrokes (photos)
We hosted 40 babies at an art studio in Berkeley for a morning of crafts and conversation. See what happened!
New kids yoga studio in Elmwood: Yama Kids Yoga
This Elmwood yoga studio is just for kids.
Cake Wars birthday party in Berkeley produces beautiful results
Cake Wars: A unique party concept, perfect for indoor birthday party months.
Reader tip: Picante has easy pickup!
Picante ended their popular curbside pickup service in favor of brief parking and running in. Good but not as good. Apparently this is safer.
Visiting Bay Area Art Museums and Galleries with Kids
Presenting some must-know info for parents who plan to visit Bay Area museums with their children to make it more fun for all.
Berkeley Family Bike Fest & Family Cycling Rodeo
My favorite kid-friendly bike rodeo event is happening 3/18 at LeConte school in Berkeley, and everyone's invited.
Hotel with pool: Indoor birthday party idea for East Bay tweens
If you get a room at the Doubletree Berkeley Marina hotel, you get access to their indoor pool, which, sources tell us, makes a great ...
Introducing Girls Garage
Girls Garage in West Berkeley offers the space, resources, and teachers to get girls hands-on with welding, woodwork, and a little trouble.
Kid Reporter: 3 Kid-Friendly Mountain Biking Trails in the Bay Area
Three mountain biking trails to explore with kids in the Bay Area, by Kid Reporter and mountain biking enthusiast, Zach, age 12.
Kid Report: Indian Rock and Gregoire
Our kid reporter, Elie K. describes a special afternoon in Berkeley, climbing Indian Rock with food at Gregoire and iScream.
