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
Favorite Bay Area Donuts and Doughnuts
From El Cerrito to Downtown Oakland to San Francisco, here are our favorite Bay Area donuts (and doughnuts!)
Fun factory tours in the Bay Area with kids
Go behind the scenes at some of your favorite Bay Area companies to see how things are made!
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.
10+ Drop-in Toddler Activities in the East Bay for $10 or Less
A helpful list of toddler activities and outings that don't require advanced planning, for East Bay kids and parents.
Favorite East Bay Food Halls for Families
Choose your own dining adventure at a food hall. Here are our favorites with dozens of meal choices to please even the pickiest taste buds.
Free Family Fun at ParkFest Event in Lake Chabot Regional Park
To celebrate 90 years of East Bay Regional Park District excellence, music, food, and family-friendly fun will be available for free to all on Saturday, ...
Park Profile: Updated Montclair Park
Montclair Park in Oakland is a fantastic park for kids of all ages. There are two playgrounds, a skate park and unique Wild West area ...
Children’s Fairyland Membership: Is it Worth it?
Fairyland membership costs a family of five $159; we would only need to visit twice to break even. We do the math for you.
Impress Your Kids: Hike into a Real Volcano & Labyrinth in OaklandÂ
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve's Special Labyrinth can be hiked to with school-aged kids in less than two hours, round trip.
Movie Theater Fun for ALL Ages at The New Parkway
See new movies with your baby in tow or bring your child to enjoy classic cartoons with sweet cereal at Oakland's beloved movie theater.
