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, October 23, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Shabbat & Play @ Temple Sinai, OaklandSaturday, October 24, 2026
9:30 am – 11:00 am: Game Design Classes @ The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment (The MADE), Oakland10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Halloween Parade and Harvest Festival @ Lakeshore Avenue District, Oakland
10:00 am – 12:30 pm: Valkyries Watch Party @ Oakland United Beerworks, Oakland
10:15 am – 11:45 am: Cereal Cinema @ The New Parkway Theater, Oakland
10:15 am – 10:30 am: Halloween Storytime for Toddlers @ Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
Spotlight on Skyline Lacrosse
Situated in Oakland, Skyline Lacrosse welcomes children at all skill levels from kindergarten to 8th grade to play this exciting sport.
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.
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 ...
