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
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