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
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Playdate in the Park @ George Florence Park, BerkeleyThursday, November 7, 2024
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Musical Story Time @ Freight & Salvage @ Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, Berkeley11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Cal Women's Basketball Game @ Haas Pavilion, UC Berkeley, Berkeley
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Free First Thursdays at BAMPFA @ Berkeley Art Museum (BAMPFA), Berkeley
Friday, November 8, 2024
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Bilingual Spanish Baby Bounce @ West Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley3:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Kids Take Over the Library @ Claremont Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
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Where to Play on a Hot Day, East Bay
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Ticket Alert: Free Family Matinees at Rialto Cinemas
Cerrito Rialto and Elmwood Theatre welcome families to their free weekend matinees. Tickets available in advance.
Summer Swim Vibes at West Campus Pool in Berkeley
West Campus Pool has a warm pool, several tables, bleachers, and fake grass to lay your towels out on and relax in the sun.
Swim at Strawberry Canyon Pool in the Berkeley Hills
Most of the pool is dedicated to recreational swimming, and about a third is shallow, warm, kid-friendly water.