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
Monday, April 29, 2024
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Evening Family Storytime @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Family Open Gym @ James Kenney Park & Community Center, Berkeley
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
9:30 am – 11:00 am: Together Wee Play Drop-In @ Frances Albrier Community Center (San Pablo Park), Berkeley4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Weekly LEGO Build @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:30 am – 12:00 pm: Together Wee Play Drop-In @ James Kenney Park & Community Center, Berkeley10:30 am – 11:00 am: Story Time on the Lawn @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
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Dinner on the table: prepared meals from Berkeley Bowl
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Borrow a book at nationwide Little Free Libraries
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5 East Bay outings for a baby in a carrier
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My East Bay summer bucket list (Heather)
After reading Whitney’s East Bay summer bucket list, I wanted to create one of my own. Here are ten things I’d like to do with ...
Hiking in the East Bay with kids
I have a shelf full of travel books that I’m reluctant to toss because they remind me of my past life. However, I know that ...
Support group for new mothers
support group for new mothers in Oakland and Berkeley
Hana Japan: Mega Eatertainment Fun for Kids Who Will Eat Rice, Veggies, and/or Meat!
I love an early dinner at Hana Japan. For a few years, it was our family's birthday tradition for parents and grandparents so we've ...
Eating while at Alta Bates Hospital
Whether you're at Alta Bates Hospital on Ashby for one night or several, there are many good choices for food that are better than the ...
Join us for Mom’s Night Out @ Sticky Art Lab
This event is now sold out. There is a waitlist in case anyone can't join us. We have partnered with UrbanSitter and Sticky ...
Birthday party entertainment: East Bay Vivarium
Birthday party fun: Have a little piece of the Vivarium brought to your house in the form of their traveling reptile program.
