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
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
10:15 am – 10:45 am: Storytime and Playtime @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Storytime and Garden Play @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
11:45 am – 12:15 pm: Baby Bounce @ Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm: Insect Discovery Lab @ Cesar Chavez Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
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
More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
{510} Family Faves with Kids Love Oakland
Lifelong Oaklander, Kamaria Lofton, shares her book series, Kids Love Oakland, and her 3 favorite places to go with her kids.
Now Open: Batting Cages in the East Bay
Baseball and softball batting cages are reopening around the Bay Area. They will get your heart pumping and are lots of fun. Batter up!
DIY Outdoor School: Redwood Regional + Botany Exploration
We took this Montessori-inspired leaf classification activity out to the local trails to extend the learning and heighten our environmental awareness.
What the City of Oakland is Offering for Kids and Families This Summer
May 28 briefing by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf covered summer camps, summer learning, swimming pools, free meals, libraries, and slow streets.
Now Open: Tennis Courts
I love to see the families and kids out playing tennis again. Where to go and how to do it safely in the East Bay.
7 Instagram-Worthy Wall Murals in the East Bay Kids Will Love
Stunning street art wall murals around Oakland that will make you want to get your camera out, where to find them, and who made them!
Archery in Oakland at Redwood Bowmen
Bring your own bow and arrows to this archery range among the redwoods. Officially for archers 10 and up.
Places Where Kids Can Rock Out: Music Camps and Classes in Oakland and Berkeley
Afterschool classes and summer camps that offer group music classes in the rock genre to school-aged kids in a handful of East Bay locations.
Bay Area International Children’s Film Festival in Oakland
Hey movie lovers, the Bay Area International Children's Film Festival 2020 (BAICFF) takes place this February in Oakland. It goes beyond screen-time.
Let’s Gather! Crafty Workshops for Kid-Free Adult Fun in Oakland
Gather is a craft workshop space in Oakland with a full schedule of events for adults who want to make things with their hands.
