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
Friday, May 15, 2026
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Oakland Greek Festival @ Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, Oakland7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewing @ Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Cereal Cinema @ The New Parkway Theater, Oakland10:30 am – 11:00 am: Rockridge Family Storytime @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival @ San Antonio Park, Oakland
11:00 am – 10:00 pm: Oakland Greek Festival @ Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, Oakland
More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
Oakland Mural Festival now through May 19th
The Jack London District of Oakland will be hosting this year's Bay Area Mural Festival all week with a big celebration culminating in Jack London ...
Drop-in maker space for the youngest creators
At Junior Center for Art & Science, a new youth maker space equips young innovators to create from low-tech, creativity-inspiring materials.
Shop local: Goldenbug Shoes for kids on College Ave
Located on a kid-friendly block in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood, GoldenBug carries shoes for babies, toddlers, and big kids up to size 5 youth.
Visiting Bay Area Art Museums and Galleries with Kids
Presenting some must-know info for parents who plan to visit Bay Area museums with their children to make it more fun for all.
Biking with East Bay kids on the Bay Bridge
My husband Alec took our big boys to ride bicycles on the Eastern span of the Bay Bridge. For a pretty flat course, the views ...
{510} Families’ Big Birthday Bash (photos)
50 toddlers and their big people joined us at the Junior Center of Art & Science in Oakland to celebrate our 7th birthday. Thanks to ...
Birthday Party Idea: Kayaking in Lake Merritt
Here's what you need to know about renting kayaks on Lake Merritt for a kid's birthday party in Oakland.
Oakland Running Festival and Kids Fun Run
The Kids Zone at the Oakland Running Festival promises to be a fun, active morning. Running optional.
Park review: Dover Street Park in Rockridge
Oakland's Dover Street Park in Rockridge is a fun stop off the beaten path. Fully gated and free toys make it perfect for beginning walkers ...
Cato’s Ale House: A family-friendly pub
Cato's Ale House on Piedmont Avenue is a kid-friendly joint that parents will love, too. Loud, fun, crayons, great food and beer!
