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, November 16, 2025
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Montclair Village Farmers' Market @ Montclair Village, Oakland10:00 am – 10:50 am: Pop-Up Family Dance @ Luna Dance & Creativity, Berkeley
Monday, November 17, 2025
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Toddler Storytime @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library, Oakland11:45 am – 1:00 pm: Baby Bounce @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pump It Up Preschool Jump @ Pump It Up, Oakland11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Storytime and Garden Play @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
Ticket Alert: Bay Area Nutcrackers & Other Holiday Performances
Want to see the Nutcracker in Oakland? Here are some lovely holiday performances to choose from including larger- and small-scale theaters.
Heart Smart & Head Smart: Oakland’s Aurora School for K-8
Discover a vibrant community at Aurora School, an independent K-8 institution in Oakland's Upper Rockridge neighborhood.
DÃa de Los Muertos with East Bay Kids
In the East Bay, there are lots of ways to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos including festivals, performances, and crafts with children in tow.
Lighted Yachts & Boats on Parade for the Holidays
Add these lighted yacht parades to your holiday bucket list. Twinkling boats pass by in a floating Christmas light spectacular.
Indigenous People’s Heritage Month for Kids
November is Indigenous People’s Heritage Month. Here are a few ways to reflect on the cultures, traditions, and history of the Bay Area's first peoples.
Protected: Ticket Alert: The Nutcracker Bird presented by Berkeley Ballet
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Visit with Black Santa in Oakland & More
Find Black Santa Claus for photos in Oakland from Nov. 16 through Christmas Eve.
Halloween Events for East Bay Kids
Fun and safe Halloween events and activities for kids in Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding areas.
Ticket Alert: Oct. 24 to 31 Fairyland Halloween Jam
Costumes, games, rides, treats, and mad science inspired by Halloween at Children's Fairyland for endless fall fun
Ticket Alert: Dec. 13 to 28: Fairy Winterland at Children’s Fairyland
Fairy Winterland is takes over Children's Fairyland Dec. 13-28 with crafts, treats, a puppet show, and Santa Claus!
