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, September 23, 2026
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Cultural Crafting Series @ Fruitvale Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Cooking with Chef Marlene @ Dimond Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
Thursday, September 24, 2026
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Play Cafe @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Bananas Playgroup @ BANANAS – Havenscourt Cub House, Oakland
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Bananas Playgroup @ BANANAS – Eastmont Office, Oakland
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Read to a Dog @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
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!
Tutu School: Indoor birthday party place in Oakland
At the Tutu School in Montclair, where ballet classes are taught to the littlest dancers, birthday parties can be reserved at three levels.
Oakland playground: Union Point Park
This playground, located very close to Pump It Up in Oakland, will keep tots entertained for a while, and when it gets old, you can ...
You’re invited: {510} Saturday Cereal Cinema with Close5
Join us for our 12/10 Cereal Cinema pajama party at New Parkway where we'll enjoy a cereal buffet while watching classic Saturday morning cartoons! All ...
