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, April 27, 2024
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: UnPeeled, a BANANAS Event (RSVP) @ Children’s Fairyland, Oakland10:30 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
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Elmhurst Library Backyard Reopening Celebration @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
Sunday, April 28, 2024
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Montclair Village Farmers' Market @ Montclair Village, Oakland10:00 am – 4:00 pm: BANDALOOP Open House + Clinics @ BANDALOOP Studio, Oakland
More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
East Oakland Sports Center: Pool Party!
A unique birthday party setting in Oakland: The indoor swimming pool and water slides at the East Oakland Sports Center.
Learn to row with Berkeley High Crew (FREE)
Every spring Berkeley High Crew hosts a free Learn-to-Row Day open to youth ages 11 and up. Pre-register for this cool opportunity for your tween ...
Bandalooping: A unique dance form in Oakland
Weekly dance class with an aerial spin for students 9-14
Junior Center of Art & Science
The Junior Center for Art and Science is a wonderful gem of a science museum and art studio located next to the bird sanctuary at ...
What to Do When Lice is Going around Your Class
Lice is annoying but here's how to treat it and prevent it from spreading when it is going around the class. No need to panic, ...
East Bay baby class: Happy Baby Signs
Happy Baby Signs offers an Introductory Workshop and two six-week playgroups that do not need to be taken in any particular order to help you ...
Checklist: 10 Things to do before you’re 10 in the East Bay
Presenting a fun East Bay bucket list for little kids, a challenge to all you cool Bay Area parents. Have you taken your kid to ...
ZooKids classes at Oakland Zoo
ZooKids is offered twice each month for four- and five- year old animal lovers at the Oakland Zoo. And, you can drop the kids off!
East Bay Indoor Birthday Party Places
A winter birthday means that it just might rain on your parade. Plan for an indoor party and stop worrying about the weather at one ...
Where to donate books in Oakland
Book donations serve a variety of local non-profits. Here's where to drop off your gently loved books.
