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, September 5, 2025
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Art Workshop @ West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Friday Nights at OMCA @ Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), Oakland
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm: First Friday: Close Encounters @ Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland
Saturday, September 6, 2025
9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Freedom Farmers Market @ Telegraph Ave and 46th Street, Oakland10:00 am – 2:00 pm: MOCHA Open Studio @ MOCHA – Museum of Children’s Art, Oakland
10:30 am – 11:15 am: Per Sia's Drag Queen Storytime @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
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