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
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 ...
Special experience gift idea: Warriors Camps for kids
Between December 3 and February 26, the Golden State Warriors host a series of basketball "camps" for kids with lots of cool perks.
20 free things to do in the East Bay before summer is over
Take on one of these items as your mission every day, and you'll definitely be getting the most out of the East Bay.
Get Your Kid a Job: Baby Scientist
Seeking baby scientists: UC Berkeley and Mills College both have exciting research studying early childhood development and your child can participate!
Kid Report: Best Skate Parks in the East Bay
Juliette tells us about the best skate parks for skateboarders and scooter riders in the East Bay: Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Moraga. Plus San Rafael.
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
There’s a fortune cookie “factory” in Oakland’s Chinatown, and if you are not paying attention you’ll miss it. Tucked into the span of two small ...
