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
Monday, June 29, 2026
10:30 am – 11:15 am: Duncan Playful Circus @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library, Oakland1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: Mariela’s Music Time @ Eastmont Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
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
More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
Resources for Raising a Bilingual Child in the East Bay (Tips from a Mom)
Stephanie is passionate about languages and speaks Spanish, French, Portuguese, some bits of German, Armenian, Russian, and Arabic.
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.
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.
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.
Five Lunch Dates (No Babysitter Required!)
Favorite East Bay lunch spots in South Berkeley and North Oakland (AKA where I love to go with my husband so we can avoid paying ...
Oakland birthday party place: Oakland Zoo
Everything you need to know about having a child's birthday party at the Oakland Zoo!
Ticket Alert: Summer Musical Theater at Woodminster Amphitheater in Oakland
This lovely outdoor musical theater experience in Oakland's Joaquin Miller Park is a must-do summer date night or outing for older kids.Â
FLAX Oakland: Family-friendly Art, Design, Creativity
FLAX art & design Oakland is the new 14,500 sq ft flagship store. Parents will like the kids' table for creating while you shop. And ...
Budget Birthday Party Idea: Roberts Regional Park in Oakland
A simple and affordable birthday party at Roberts Regional Park in Oakland.
Special time with your kid: 10 sibling-free outings
Leave the siblings at home. Anywhere you go together can be special. Here are 10 fantastic places to take your child for one-on-one time.
