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
Sunday, April 5, 2026
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Easter Egg Hunt at UUCB @ Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley (UUCB), Kensington10:00 am – 11:45 am: First Church Egg Hunt @ First Church of Berkeley UCC, Berkeley
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Sunday Storytime @ Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: G.O.A.T. @ Tilden Little Farm, Berkeley
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Cal Men's Tennis @ Hellman Tennis Center, Berkeley
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Cal Sailing Club Open House @ Cal Sailing Club, Berkeley
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Taking Kids to Performances at Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall: A Guide for Families
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Book Now: Holiday Train Rides Around the Bay Area
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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.
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Animal Discovery Room at Lawrence Hall of Science
The Lawrence Hall of Science hosts an active Animal Discovery Zone from chinchillas to box turtles.
