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
Sunday, April 28, 2024
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Montclair Village Farmers' Market @ Montclair Village, Oakland10:00 am – 4:00 pm: BANDALOOP Open House + Clinics @ BANDALOOP Studio, Oakland
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Family Hike with Chrysalis Girls Adventures @ Leona Heights Park, Oakland
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Happy Readers Storytime @ Gardens at Lake Merritt, Oakland
Monday, April 29, 2024
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Art at César E. Chávez Branch @ Cesar Chavez Branch | Oakland Public Library, OaklandTuesday, April 30, 2024
9:30 am – 11:00 am: Pump It Up Preschool Jump @ Pump It Up, OaklandMore Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
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