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
Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Family Maker Day @ Redwood Heights Park & Rec Center, Oakland10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Cereal Cinema @ The New Parkway Theater, Oakland
10:30 am – 5:00 pm: Habitot Mobile Museum @ Jack London Square Ferry Lawn, Oakland
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Mr. Elephant Music and Puppets @ Asian Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Rockridge Family Storytime @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Insect Discovery Lab @ Temescal Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
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Rolling Around Brooklyn Basin (Oakland) with Kids
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Oakland Scavenger Hunt: These Adorable Gnomes Will Delight Your Kids
Hundreds of gnomes fill the sidewalks of Oakland, and will delight you every time. Here's where, and how to find them.
Knowland Park: Behind The Oakland Zoo (Cloudy With a Chance of Spotting Animals)
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Not Your Basic Toddler Bike Path: Judge John Sutter Regional Shoreline in Oakland
The shoreline right near the Oakland Bay Bridge has been outfitted with a new path, parking lot, plenty of bathrooms, and an observation pier.
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