Parades, pancakes, festivals, & fireworks! Our Fourth of July Guide for East Bay families has it all. Sponsored by Sarah’s Science.
Oakland
Favorite places in Oakland with kids
Upcoming events for Oakland kids
07/17/19 at 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Baby Boot Camp at Lake Temescal, North Entrance
07/17/19 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Kindergym Toddler Summer Mini Sessions for Under 3s at Temple Beth Abraham
07/17/19 at 10:15 am - 10:45 am | Toddler Storytime at Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library
07/17/19 at 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Free Playgroups for Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers at EBALDC Lion Creek Crossings
07/17/19 at 11:00 am - 11:30 am | Preschool Storytime at Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library
07/17/19 at 11:15 am - 12:00 pm | Kindergym Toddler Summer Drop-in for Under 3s at Temple Beth Abraham
Here are our most recent posts about things to do with kids in Oakland.
Discover & Go for free museum passes
Powered by our local libraries, Discover & Go gets you and your kids in free to some of our most popular museums and attractions for zero dollars. FREE!
Oakland birthday party place: Oakland Zoo
Everything you need to know about having a child’s birthday party at the Oakland Zoo!
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Where do you swim in the East Bay?
So many great places to swim in the East Bay: seasonal pools, indoor water parks, beaches, lagoons, spraygrounds, you name it!
Summer fairs and festivals for Bay Area families
Here is a list of outdoor street fairs, carnivals, Bay Area county fairs, and festivals to pencil into your Summer plans from before summer starts to after autumn rolls in!
East Bay Summer Outdoor Movie Round-Up
If your kids can stay up well past 9pm, there are a few outdoor movies you can see for FREE. Most start around 8:15-8:45ish. BYO blankets.
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99 Days of Summer for Bay Area Kids
Summer Bay Area planner: Ice cream, camp-outs, art, s’mores, swimming, outdoor movies, hiking, animal encounters, a little bit of everything!
Ticket Alert: Summer Musical Theater at Woodminster Amphitheater in Oakland
This lovely outdoor musical theater experience in Oakland’s Joaquin Miller Park is a must-do summer date night or outing for older kids.
Fairyland membership: Is it worth it?
Fairyland membership would cost my family of five $119; all of us would only need to visit about 2 or 3 times to get our value. Worth it? We do the math.
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Free summer programs for low-income families
Free summer lunch is an important resource for families who will be missing their free school lunches. Here are locations in Oakland and Berkeley where kids can get free lunch this summer.
