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
East Bay restaurants for big family groups
When my visiting family was in town, I was at a loss for dining-out options that would be able to accommodate the nine of us. ...
A Parent’s Guide to South Berkeley: The Lorin District
The Lorin District is close enough to Ashby BART for train spotting, the library for storytime, and Grove Park for all kinds of recreation. The ...
Music Together review: East Bay baby and toddler music class
I wrote up my family's experience trying Music Together for the first time. Basically, we loved it. I wasn't sure it could be as great ...
Little kids wanted for cool research at Cal
Years ago, I wrote about getting your baby a job as a scientist and I stand by that recommendation. I first learned about the super ...
Mr. Mopps Children’s bookstore is lovely
North Berkeley has a fantastic children's bookstore near the intersection of Rose and MLK, near Fatapple's, but if you're not paying attention, you could miss ...
Support the food banks year-round
My friend recently told me about a program to replenish the food bank by picking up grocery donations from nearby homes on a regular basis, ...
Back-to-school checklist
Back-to-school prep in the East Bay: hair, shoes, backpack, lunchbox, clothes, what else do you need?
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 ...
