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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

Thursday, September 28, 2023

10:15 am – 10:45 am: Baby Bounce @ Dimond Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Storytime @ Temescal Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Outdoor Family Storytime @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland

Friday, September 29, 2023

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Friday Nights at OMCA with Esotérica Tropical Program @ Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), Oakland

Saturday, September 30, 2023

10:30 am – 11:00 am: Outdoor Family Storytime @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
11:00 am – 6:00 pm: 8th Annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival @ Oakland Technical High School Football Field, Oakland

More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know

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Save the Date: Oakland Art + Soul Festival (2023)

Easily accessed by BART, the Oakland Art & Soul Festival will take over downtown Oakland with music, food, artist’s booths and a kid zone 9/17/23.

family with witch hat

Boo at the Zoo: A Special Event at the Oakland Zoo

The Oakland Zoo is getting ready to celebrate Halloween. Visit in October weekends for Boo at the Zoo!

napa wine train turns into Santa Train

Holiday Train Rides Around the Bay Area

All aboard the Polar Express! Here are a few magical holiday train rides for Bay Area families, some of which will sell out quickly.

autumn lights festival at lake merritt

On Sale Now: Autumn Lights Festival Near Lake Merritt

From October 12-14, the Gardens at Lake Merritt will be lit up at night. Come, take a stroll and enjoy the magic.

Having the movie theater to ourselves

See $4 Movies on National Cinema Day, 8/27

On Sunday, August 27 all movies in all formats are only $4 at participating theaters with lots of fun East Bay movies to pick from.

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