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, June 10, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Petting Zoo at the Library @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: East Bay Regional Park Nature Program @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Insect Discovery Lab @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Read to a Dog! @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm: Magic Show with Brian Scott @ Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
Thursday, June 11, 2026
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Play Cafe @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library, OaklandMore Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
Roberts Regional Recreation Area: An Oakland Park with a Swimming Pool
Roberts Park AKA Roberts Regional Recreation Area is tucked away in the Oakland Hills with a huge playground, a calm pool, plus hiking trails and ...
East Bay Fireworks & Other Fourth of July Events
Parades, pancakes, flags, festivals, & fireworks! Our Fourth of July Guide for East Bay families has it all.
Book Now: Family Nature Adventures at Chabot Space & Science Center
Kids ages 3-8 can explore the redwoods with Chabot instructors and perform experiments with real science tools.
Spotlight on Payam Music Piano School
Looking for piano lessons for kids in Oakland? Payam Music offers innovative, engaging, beginner-friendly classes for ages 4+.
18 Toddler-Friendly Hikes in the East Bay
Hiking with a toddler can be a walk down the street, or a quest to find bugs or fairies. We love these East Bay places ...
99 Kid-friendly Restaurants in the East Bay
99 kid-friendly restaurants to check out in Oakland and Berkeley from Breakfast for dinner to Mexican, Pizza, Asian, Diners, and lots more!
Opens April 11: New Piedmont Community Pool
Two spacious outdoor pools in Piedmont. Throughout April, the drop-in price for residents and non-residents alike is $5 per person.
10+ East Bay Yoga Studios with Prenatal Yoga
Stressed, exhausted, or excited about an upcoming birth? Prenatal yoga might be the remedy. 10+ East Bay spots where you can stretch safely.
16 Best Boba Places in the East Bay
Check out some of the best boba places in Berkeley, Oakland, & Alameda with a beginner's guide to bubble tea flavors and combos.
Swimming Lessons for East Bay Kids
Let's talk swimming lessons. Here are 25+ East Bay swimming pools that will help teach your child how to swim.
