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, January 2, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Bilingual Baby Bounce @ West Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Games Galore Retro Edition @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Goodnight Farm @ Tilden Little Farm, Berkeley
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm: Men's Cal Basketball @ Haas Pavilion, UC Berkeley, Berkeley
Saturday, January 3, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drop-In Open Art Lab @ Sticky Art Lab, Berkeley10:30 am – 11:00 am: Creature Feature: Animal Meet @ Tilden Nature Center, Berkeley
More Family-Friendly Berkeley Stuff to Know
Community Music Day at Crowden School is Back
Community Music Day at the Crowden School offers free hands-on music experiences for children.
Ticket Alert: Berkeley Symphony Performing Free for K-12 Children
Berkeley Symphony announced that they'll be providing free tickets to four upcoming symphony performances for youth.
Checklist: 10 Things to do before you’re 10 in the East Bay
Presenting a fun East Bay bucket list for little kids, a challenge to all you cool Bay Area parents. Have you taken your kid to ...
East Bay Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide
East Bay pumpkin patches come in many types: a pile at the market, a quick pumpkin picture, a carnival atmosphere, or a full day on ...
What to Do With Kids on Berkeley’s Fourth Street
Berkeley's Fourth Street has the food, fun, and stuff to please folks of all ages. Up early? Love trains? Reptiles? Coffee? Toys? Come on.
Tips for Taking Kids to Cal Bears Football Games
Here are some tips to help kids enjoy Cal football games and surrounding festivities, so you can make it through the whole game whine-free
Taking Kids to Performances at Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall: A Guide for Families
Cal Performance's family-friendly lineup at Zellerbach Hall makes planning a special outing a cinch. Adults will appreciate the East Bay location!Â
Book Now: Holiday Train Rides Around the Bay Area
All aboard the Polar Express! Here are a few magical holiday train rides for Bay Area families, some of which will sell out quickly.
Victory Point Cafe Birthday Parties
For East Bay Families, Victory Point Cafe a super fun board game cafe and an easy birthday party destination for the right kind of kiddo.
Where Do You Take Guests From Out-of-Town?
To show off the East Bay to your friends from back home, where do you go? We've got culture, stunning views, the Bay, and redwoods!
