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
Friday, May 10, 2024
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Art in the West Oakland Branch @ West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library, OaklandSaturday, May 11, 2024
9:00 am – 10:50 am: Free Basketball Class for Ages 4-8 @ McCartney Park, San Leandro10:00 am – 10:30 am: Cuenta Cuentos @ Escuela Bilingue Internacional (lower school), Oakland
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Cereal Cinema @ The New Parkway Theater, Oakland
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Saturday Family Story Time @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Chalk Art Festival @ Jack London Square, Oakland
More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
Kid-friendly Beer Garden: Arthur Mac’s Tap and Snack
Arthur Mac's Tap and Snack is a modern retro family-friendly beer garden near the Macarthur Bart station in the Temescal District of Oakland.
Global Cuisine Restaurants for the Whole Family
Thank goodness for these family-friendly restaurants who have helped our kids learn to love new flavors by making it accessible and delicious.
Visit the Grand Lake Farmers Market, choose your own adventure
My favorite farmers market is located on the corner of Grand Ave and Lake Park Ave. in Oakland every Saturday, rain or shine.
Park profile: Jordan Park
There are two main play structures in this neighborhood park surrounded by sand, swings for big kids and babies, and tons and tons of toys.
A Rookie’s Guide to Kids Softball and Baseball in the East Bay
If you're thinking you'd like to give your child the opportunity to play baseball, but don't know how to get started, keep reading. We'll walk ...
Order a Sundae as Big as your Head at Fentons Oakland
As a sugar-fearing parent, I avoided Fentons Creamery until a good friend threw a birthday party and I had no choice. Now, I'm a convert.
Dragon boats on Oakland’s Lake Merritt!
Coming to Oakland on 9/28 - 9/29, the Northern California International Dragon Boat Festival is all kinds of exciting.
Eat Real Fest in Jack London Square
Put the FOOD back into FAST at this intersection of healthy eating and street food September 21-22 in Jack London Square.
Pedalfest at Jack London Square (2019)
Pedalfest at Jack London Square -- Oakland's free celebration of bikes, family, fun, and food -- is back on August 3rd from 11am to 6pm.
Fun factory tours in the Bay Area with kids
Go behind the scenes at some of your favorite Bay Area companies to see how things are made!
