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, July 26, 2024
8:35 pm – 11:00 pm: Movies in the Park: How to Train Your Dragon 2 @ Glendale La Loma Park, BerkeleySaturday, July 27, 2024
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Creature Feature @ Tilden Nature Center, Berkeley10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Story Time @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA @ Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA), Berkeley
11:00 am – 11:30 am: Puppet Art Theater @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Music in the Park: Kids Jam @ San Pablo Park, Berkeley
More Family-Friendly Berkeley Stuff to Know
99 Summer Activities for Kids
The best ideas for family fun all summer long: fruit picking, ice cream, bike rides, beaches, splashing, and concerts!
East Bay Outdoor Summer Movie Round-Up
Outdoor movies are back this summer so grab a blanket & keep your kids up late. Here are a few fun places to watch movies ...
Cal Sailing Club Offers Free Boat Rides (Sometimes)
Did you know that Cal Sailing Club offers regular free rides to curious community members (including kids 5+)?
10+ Drop-in Toddler Activities in the East Bay for $10 or Less
A helpful list of toddler activities and outings that don't require advanced planning, for East Bay kids and parents.
Animal Discovery Room at Lawrence Hall of Science
The Lawrence Hall of Science hosts an active Animal Discovery Zone from chinchillas to box turtles.
Favorite East Bay Food Halls for Families
Choose your own dining adventure at a food hall. Here are our favorites with dozens of meal choices to please even the pickiest taste buds.
Summer Fairs and Festivals for Bay Area Families
Here is a list of outdoor street fairs, carnivals, county fairs, and festivals to pencil into your Summer plans from May to August.
Open for Danger: Adventure Playground Berkeley
Adventure Playground Berkeley lets kids imagine, build, and decorate their own play structures with saws, hammers, nails, and paint.
Lake Anza is Best for a Hot Day (Closed for June 2024)
Berkeley in summer is unpredictable weather-wise. For the hot days, I recommend packing up the requisite beach gear and heading for Lake Anza.
Family Day at The Bay Area Book Festival
Bring your little ones, middle graders, and teens to Bay Area Book Festival Family Day at the Berkeley Public Library downtown.
