Oakland
There are tons of things to do with kids in Oakland, CA. From parks and playgrounds to annual events, family-friendly brewpubs, and other insanely useful resources for Oakland parents, we have it here.
Best Kid-Friendly Oakland Places
Upcoming Events for Oakland Kids & Families
Friday, April 25, 2025
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Children's Day/Book Day @ Brookfield Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Art Workshop @ West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Rockridge Family Storytime @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland10:30 am – 11:30 am: Sign Language Stories and Songs @ Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: CREATE & PROTEST: Community Poster-Making Event! @ Junior Center of Art and Science, Oakland
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Prescott Circus Showcase @ Santa Fe Elementary, Oakland
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