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
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Read to a Dog! @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public Library, OaklandThursday, May 14, 2026
10:00 am – 11:45 am: Garden Playdate @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland10:00 am – 11:30 am: Play Cafe @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Toddler Storytime and Playtime @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Baby Brigade @ The New Parkway Theater, Oakland
Friday, May 15, 2026
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Oakland Greek Festival @ Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, OaklandMore 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 ...
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 ...
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.
Reader tip: Infant CPR classes in Oakland
Infant/Child CPR classes (in English or Spanish) are taught monthly at the Summit Campus Health Education Center in Oakland for $35/person (some discounts apply) Learn ...
Easy camping trip: Family camping in Oakland
Easy Oakland camping trip for families on 6/30! Campsites in Chabot Regional Park are deep in the park but, in less than half an hour, ...
