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
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Reptile Show @ Dimond Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Insect Discovery Lab @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: An American Tail Movie @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Reptile Show with East Bay Vivarium @ Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm: Mike the Magician @ Golden Gate Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm: Duncan Playful Circus @ Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
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.
Big Fun at the Port of Oakland’s Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
Preschoolers will love Middle Harbor Shoreline Park at the Port of Oakland with the best views of the Bay! Container ships lots of giant stuff ...
Things to Do with Kids in Oakland’s Park Blvd. Glenview District
In the midst of the tree-lined boulevard and rows of bungalows, comes a small but bountiful stretch of mom and pop shops, eateries, salons, small ...
West Oakland Park Profile: Willow Park
Willow Park is a renovated playground in West Oakland that features two nature-themed play structures for big kids and tots.
Take the Bay Day Challenge With Your Kids
Take on the Bay Day Month of Challenges with your kids September 7 to October 7. See the Bay + win prizes.
