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 20, 2024
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: MOCHA Open Studio @ MOCHA – Museum of Children’s Art, 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
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: PAWS to Read with Banni the Dog @ Dimond Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Piedmont Food Fest @ Piedmont Park, Piedmont
11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Town Family Fun Fest @ DeFremery Recreation Center, Oakland
More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
Kid Report: Best Skate Parks in the East Bay
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Tutu School offers ballet in Oakland’s Montclair Village
Tutu School, where toddlers and preschoolers can take their first ballet steps, is the latest addition to Montclair Village. Classes begin at 18 months.
Fortune Cookie Factory in Oakland
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Oakland Birthday Party Place: Pump it Up
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Where to buy ballet and gymnastics gear in the East Bay
4 places to find the right outfit for little dancers.
Birthday Party Place: Oakland Ice Rink
The cool thing about an indoor ice rink is that you can enjoy it year-round. A recent birthday party at Oakland Ice Center reminded me ...
Preschool Frolic at Aurora School is lots of fun
Last year, I took my three-year old to Aurora School for their first ever Science + Art Preschool Frolic. We both had a great time exploring ...
MOCHA: An artsy birthday party in Oakland
MOCHA, Museum of Children's Art, in Oakland is temporarily closed for moving and renovations.
Parents’ guide to Piedmont parks
6 places to play in Piedmont
ME time: My favorite spots around the {510}
This post was sponsored by domain.ME who wants you to have more time for ME. All opinions and picks are my own. I recently wrote ...
