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, September 11, 2024
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Story Time on the Lawn @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library, BerkeleyFriday, September 13, 2024
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Bilingual Spanish Baby Bounce @ West Branch | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Cal Men's Soccer @ Edwards Stadium, Berkeley
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Movies in the Park: A Million Miles Away @ Grove Park, Berkeley
Saturday, September 14, 2024
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Creature Feature: Animal Meet @ Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Story Time @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
More Family-Friendly Berkeley Stuff to Know
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.
Halloween Events for East Bay Kids
Fun and safe Halloween events and activities for kids in Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding areas.
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.
Eating Out with Kids in Berkeley: Toss Noodle Bar
In Downtown Berkeley, located near the YMCA and the Central Library, is a noodle bar that made even my picky eater happy.
25 Places to Take Preschoolers in the East Bay – Indoors
Places to take East Bay toddlers and preschoolers: Bay Area destinations for younger kids featuring amazing indoor play spaces and museums.
