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
Where to watch the Warriors games with kids
Golden State Warriors watch parties make it possible to enjoy a night out cheering with other DubNation fans of most ages.
Tour Fentons Creamery in Oakland
Tour Fentons Creamery in Oakland on the arctic tour for age 6 and up. Brr.
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 ...
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 ...
