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
Thursday, May 14, 2026
10:00 am – 11:45 am: Garden Playdate @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland10:00 am – 11:30 am: Play Cafe @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Toddler Storytime and Playtime @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Baby Brigade @ The New Parkway Theater, Oakland
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Bike To Wherever Day Street Party @ Old Oakland, Oakland
Friday, May 15, 2026
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Oakland Greek Festival @ Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, OaklandMore Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
Visit Cat Town Oakland & RAWR Coffee Bar
Cat Town in Oakland is a fun outing for a feline-loving child for $12 each. Combo cafe and animal shelter. Reservations suggested.Â
Explore Dinosaur Gardens in the East Bay
Delight in a magical treasure: dinosaur gardens. Perfect to work into a family walk, we found seven locations walking around the East Bay.
Meet Oakland Bilingual Second Grade Teacher Alex MejÃa
Originally from El Salvador, Alex joined EBI in 2015 after working in other International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools in his home country.
Park Profile: Dracena Quarry Park in Piedmont
Dracena Quarry Park in Piedmont is a cozy little neighborhood beauty with attractions for kids of all ages. Parking can be tricky.
Home Depot Offers Free Weekend Workshops for Kids
Spend a FREE morning at Home Depot building craft projects with your kid on the first Saturday of each month.
Order a Sundae as Big as your Head at Fentons Oakland
Fentons Creamery is an East Bay institution with bright colors and many flavors of ice cream + GIANT sundaes
Piedmont Park and Playground
Piedmont Park offers tons to explore and plenty of shade for your comfort.
Joaquin Miller Park Has Some of the Best Views (& Lizards) in East Bay
Joaquin Miller Park has stellar views, tons of lizards and plenty of trails to explore with kids.
Oakland Parks and Playgrounds
Best free thing to do with kids in Oakland? A playground or park! Stay as long or short as you like.
Meet St. Paul’s Episcopal School in Oakland
Learn more about how St. Paul’s can support your child’s learning and growth.
