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
Friday, May 3, 2024
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Open Jump @ Pump It Up, Oakland3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Art in the West Oakland Branch @ West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
Saturday, May 4, 2024
9:00 am – 10:50 am: Free Basketball Class for Ages 4-8 @ McCartney Park, San Leandro10:00 am – 5:00 pm: AAPI Heritage Month Celebration @ Lincoln Square Park, Oakland
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Free Comics @ ALL Oakland Libraries @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: MOCHA Open Studio @ MOCHA – Museum of Children’s Art, Oakland
More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
It’s Your Move! a Temescal game store with place to play
I can’t believe I had been intimidated by this awesome neighborhood gaming spot. Luckily, my five-year old urged us into It’s Your Move Games, and ...
Drop-in Yoga with toddlers
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Where do you take guests from out-of-town?
To show off the East Bay to your friends from back home, where do you go? When I lived in San Francisco, I always drove ...
Gem of Oakland: James and the Giant Cupcake
My girls and I love James and the Giant Cupcake, on San Pablo near Alcatraz. Â I take them here when they deserve a special treat, ...
Back-to-school checklist
Back-to-school prep in the East Bay: hair, shoes, backpack, lunchbox, clothes, what else do you need?
Review: Nit Pixies lice removal salon in Oakland
When my son's best friend at school was "diagnosed" with lice, an itchy feeling on my head told me we were next.
Saturday stroll: Art murmur for kids
I told you about Oakland Art Murmur for date nights and I’m excited to report there’s a daytime version for kids, too! Many of the ...
Date night: Oakland’s Art Murmur
We discovered Oakland Art Murmur, the perfect feel free again, but still be glad you’re older than most of the kids out there date spot! ...
{510} Family Faves: Dashka Slater
Local author Dashka Slater’s book, Baby Shoes, has been well-loved in my house since I picked up a signed copy at Cody’s (sniff) when my ...
Cheap Eats in Eastlake
I’d like to introduce another new contributor to 510Families: Lisa is a journalist and mom to a seven year-old and also a Bollywood fan. Today, ...
