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
Friday, October 23, 2026
10:00 am – 10:50 am: Community Preschool Yoga @ Yama Kids Yoga, Berkeley3:30 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, Berkeley12:00 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
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.
Get Your Kid a Job: Baby Scientist
Seeking baby scientists: UC Berkeley and Mills College both have exciting research studying early childhood development and your child can participate!
Kid Report: Best Skate Parks in the East Bay
Juliette tells us about the best skate parks for skateboarders and scooter riders in the East Bay: Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Moraga. Plus San Rafael.
Get messy at Berkeley’s Sticky Art Lab
Sticky Art Lab in Berkeley offers craft sessions for families, after school supervision for elementary kids, creative reuse parties for all.
Berkeley Enough: Fog and Smog (video)
Enjoy this video comparing the LA scene to Berkeley.
Where to buy ballet and gymnastics gear in the East Bay
4 places to find the right outfit for little dancers.
