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
Saturday, May 28, 2022
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Free Petting Zoo at the Library @ Dimond Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland10:30 am – 11:30 am: Magic Show at the Library @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Ricky Roo Puppet Show @ Golden Gate Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Cunamacué Afro-Peruvian Dance Demonstration and Family Lesson @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Mariela’s Music Time @ Temescal Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
Sunday, May 29, 2022
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Montclair Village Farmers' Market @ Montclair Village, OaklandMore Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
Oakland A’s Fireworks & Light Shows
Some Oakland baseball games this summer offer a fireworks display after the final inning. Fans can move down to the outfield and watch the show.
99 Days of Summer For Bay Area Kids (2022)
Summer Bay Area planner: Ice cream, hikes, modified camp-outs, art, s’mores, splashing, outdoor movies at home, hiking, a little bit of everything!
Summer Fairs and Festivals for Bay Area Families
Here is a list of outdoor street fairs, carnivals, Bay Area county fairs, and festivals to pencil into your Summer plans from before summer starts to after autumn rolls in!
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East Bay Outdoor Summer Movie Round-Up
Outdoor movies are back this summer so grab a blanket & keep your kids up late. Here are a few fun places to watch movies after-dark!
Open for Swimming & Recreation: Lake Temescal in Oakland
Lake Temescal is a beautiful (almost hidden) gem nestled next to the Highway 24/13 interchange, near Montclair, in Oakland.
Oakland Outdoor Dining: Kid-friendly Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
Great places to eat with your kids outdoors in Oakland. Restaurants with gardens and patios are perfect this time of year.
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Park Profile: Kennedy Park in Hayward
The park is a farm-themed paradise for little kids with a carousel, train, teacup ride, and petting zoo on weekends. Target is right across the street.
Cheer on the Oakland Spiders Ultimate Disc Team
The Oakland Spiders are our local Ultimate Disc team and they play here in Oakland with a kids’ zone. Kids 12 + under are FREE.
Parents’ Guide to East Bay Gardens
Explore family-friendly East Bay Gardens for outdoor fun: admire flowers, follow butterflies, enjoy nature, & get inspired!
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Best Places in the Bay Area for Camping With Little Kids
Here are our favorite Bay Area places to go tent camping with our little kids — plus some cabin camping options for good measure.
