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, September 7, 2025
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Montclair Village Farmers' Market @ Montclair Village, Oakland11:00 am – 5:00 pm: First Sundays at OMCA @ Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), Oakland
11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Open Cockpit Day @ Oakland Aviation Museum, Oakland
Monday, September 8, 2025
11:45 am – 1:00 pm: Baby Bounce @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public Library, OaklandTuesday, September 9, 2025
9:30 am – 11:00 am: Pump It Up Preschool Jump @ Pump It Up, OaklandWednesday, September 10, 2025
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm: MOCHA At The Library! @ Martin Luther King Jr Branch | Oakland Public Library, OaklandMore Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
Boo at the Zoo: A Special Event at the Oakland Zoo
The Oakland Zoo is celebrating Halloween with costumes, contests, animals, and a scavenger hunt. Visit in October for Boo at the Zoo!
Kid-Friendly Mexican Smackdown: Picante vs Tacubaya vs Cactus
Where to eat when the kids want Mexican food in North Berkeley. There are strong reasons for Cactus, Picante, and Tacubaya.
Oakland’s Bouncy Birthday Party Place: Pump it Up
How to throw the easiest birthday party in the East Bay where the kids will be totally exhausted and happy at the end.
Ticket Alert: Return of the Ringling Circus
The new circus has all of the thrills with none of the animals. There may even be too many exciting things at once.
Favorite Places to Play a Round of Golf With Kids in the East Bay
There are many local courses that offer Par 3, and most public courses even have driving ranges too where you can practice hitting ball after ...
Where to Play on a Hot Day, East Bay
Our team of experienced parents weighed in on where to go and what to do when it is Just Too Dang Hot. Start with donuts.
Indoor Ice Skating in Oakland at Oakland Ice
In downtown Oakland, where parking is abundant on weekends, the Oakland Ice Center offers public skating sessions for those who dare to try it.
Cheer On Oakland Ballers Baseball Team
My family is so excited to cheer for the Ballers at Raimondi Park in West Oakland.
Best Places to Take Kids in Oakland’s Montclair Village
Montclair Village is packed with family-friendly restaurants, activities, and shopping. Here are 21 favorite places to go with little ones of all ages.
Explore & Pretend at OMCA Kids: Nature Playspace
Discover nature, climb, play, and let imaginations run wild at OMCA's indoor play area, designed for ages 2-5.
