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
Saturday, April 27, 2024
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drop-In Open Art Lab @ Sticky Art Lab, Berkeley11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Berkeley Bay Festival @ Berkeley Marina, Berkeley
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Community Block Party @ Civic Center Park (Berkeley), Berkeley
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA @ Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA), Berkeley
11:30 am – 12:00 pm: SF Chamber Orchestra Very First Concerts @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Free Sailboat Rides at Cal Sailing Club Open House @ Cal Sailing Club, Berkeley
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What to Do With Kids on Berkeley’s Fourth Street
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East Bay Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide
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Oct. 14: Free BORP Adaptive Sports Expo — Register Now
Oct. 14, the BORP Adaptive Sports Expo is a free opportunity for people with disabilities to try many different sports + recreation activities at 3 ...
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+)?
21 Best Things to Do With Kids in Berkeley
Berkeley can keep a family happily busy all day, from the marina to the hills and the playgrounds and creeks in between.
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month for Kids & Families
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15. We found a variety of ways to celebrate with kids in the East Bay.
Tilden Park Steam Trains are a Cheap Thrill
The Tilden Park steam trains in the Berkeley hills are open daily for summer vacation. Wonderful fun for toddlers. Plan your visit.
Tips for Taking Kids to Cal 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
See $4 Movies on National Cinema Day, 8/27
On Sunday, August 27 all movies in all formats are only $4 at participating theaters with lots of fun East Bay movies to pick from.
