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 11, 2024
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Play Cafe @ Eastmont Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland10:15 am – 10:30 am: Toddler Storytime Outdoors @ Dimond Park, Oakland
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Science in September @ West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
Thursday, September 12, 2024
9:30 am – 11:00 am: Pump It Up Preschool Jump @ Pump It Up, Oakland10:15 am – 10:45 am: Storytime @ Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
10:15 am – 10:30 am: Toddler Storytime at Lakeview @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
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