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
Sunday, December 14, 2025
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Montclair Village Farmers' Market @ Montclair Village, Oakland10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Holiday Family Fun Day @ Metropolitan Golf Links, Oakland
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Selfies with Santa @ Jack London Square, Oakland
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Winter Puzzle Challenge @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
Monday, December 15, 2025
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Toddler Storytime @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library, Oakland3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: LEGO Club @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
New Year’s Eve Plans with East Bay Kids
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Where to Mail Your Letters to Santa
Here's how to send your children's letters to Santa Claus, some with special mailboxes to the North Pole and some ways even easier!
Drop-in Art Studios for Families
I love art studios stocked with supplies where I can let my kids get messy without worrying about cleaning up afterward. These drop-in studios fit ...
How to Book a Christmas Pedicab Adventure
This Christmas-themed outdoor adventure for your family may be just the thing to kick off your holiday season.
Hanukkah Guide: Family-friendly Activities for the Festival of Lights
This Hanukkah Guide for East Bay kids has listings for menorah lightings & Hanukkah events in Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond & beyond.
How to Find Ladybug Colonies in Oakland’s Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
From late October through February, observant hikers can find colonies of thousands of ladybugs right here in Oakland. Find out how!
Lighted Yachts & Boats on Parade for the Holidays
Add these lighted yacht parades to your holiday bucket list. Twinkling boats pass by in a floating Christmas light spectacular.
Best Bay Area Christmas Events for Families
Your Christmas planner of family-friendly Bay Area Christmas event picks for toddlers to teens.
Ticket Alert: Dec. 13 to 28: Fairy Winterland at Children’s Fairyland
Fairy Winterland is takes over Children's Fairyland Dec. 13-28 with crafts, treats, puppet shows, lights, stories, and Santa Claus!
Favorite East Bay Christmas Tree Lots & Farms
East Bay Christmas tree lots from Alameda, Oakland, Castro Valley, Berkeley range from fast, playful, to woodsy. Choose your favorite!
