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
Thursday, May 16, 2024
9:30 am – 11:00 am: Together Wee Play Drop-In @ Frances Albrier Community Center (San Pablo Park), Berkeley10:30 am – 11:30 am: Musical Story Time @ Frances Albrier Community Center (San Pablo Park), Berkeley
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Art Workshop @ Berkeley West Branch @ West Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
Friday, May 17, 2024
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Falcon Fridays @ Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA), Berkeley3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Fun Friday Crafts @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Art @ Berkeley Central Branch @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
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It’s Free! The Edible Schoolyard at King Middle School
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Back-to-school checklist
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Berkeley kids clothing resale favorite: Grove Street Kids
At Grove Street Kids in Berkeley, the clothing is as well merchandised as I've ever seen in a used clothing store.
New mom challenge: Visit the fabric store
Visit a fabric store with your baby awake and spend a naptime on one of these easy projects: play blanket, swaddle blanket, or carrier!
How to visit a Berkeley fire station with your child
Coordinating a firehouse visit in Berkeley was top on my list after I did a fire safety lesson with my 4 year old. It was ...
Tarea Pitman Hall South Berkeley branch library
The South Library and Tool Lending Library have recently reopened one block north of Ashby BART. There is no designated parking lot, but ample street ...
New book about food and family features many Bay Area writers
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