Oakland offers many family-friendly activities, restaurants, and outdoor spaces. Where to begin? The staff of MOCHA offered us some ideas, which we added to our own to come up with this list.
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Favorite places in Oakland with kids
Upcoming events for Oakland kids
04/25/19 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Open Studio Drop-In at MOCHA - Museum of Children's Art
04/25/19 at 10:15 am - 12:00 pm | Play Cafe Playgroup for Toddlers at Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library
04/25/19 at 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Scientific Adventures: Wildlife Garden (Habitat Installation and Planting) at Golden Gate Branch | Oakland Public Library
04/26/19 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Open Studio Drop-In at MOCHA - Museum of Children's Art
04/26/19 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Open Jump at Pump It Up
04/26/19 at 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Friday Nights at OMCA at Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)
Here are our most recent posts about things to do with kids in Oakland.
Save the date: Turn the Page! at Children’s Fairyland
The Fairyland children’s book festival, Saturday, May 18, from 10 to 4, will bring together more than 30 Bay Area children’s authors and illustrators who will do read-alouds and demonstrations and talk about their craft with kids and parents.
Taking kids to Oakland A’s baseball games (with a deal!)
Tips for fun and saving money at Oakland baseball games, brought to you by 510Families.com and the Oakland Athletics.
Where to watch the Warriors games with kids
Golden State Warriors watch parties make it possible to enjoy a night out cheering with other DubNation fans of most ages.
East Bay restaurants with play areas for kids
When restaurants have play areas, or even a small basket of chalk and a chalkboard, it can make a parent’s life easier. We are grateful for these East Bay restaurants who welcome our kids with open arms, and a handful of toys.
Dance classes for toddlers in the East Bay
Ballet and pre-dance classes for toddlers and children under five are both popular and prolific. Find the perfect dance class for your child.
Oakland A’s Play Ball events for community kids are free
Every week, these family-friendly events will include free baseball and softball clinics designed for kids ages 5 to 13. No equipment or experience is required.
Bay Area staycation guide: 12 things to do during spring break
How many of these day trips and adventures for grade school-age children can you squeeze into one week of your Bay Area staycation?
Indoor fun in the East Bay: 8 things to do on rainy days
On a rainy day, here are some great indoor fun East Bay destinations to make your kids happy and run off those ya-yas!
Spotlight on EBI: A bilingual education opportunity for East Bay kids
Multi-lingual EBI: A bilingual education opportunity for East Bay kids with pre-k through 8th grade education in Oakland and Emeryville.
