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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

Saturday, June 27, 2026

10:00 am – 6:00 pm: 19th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Street Festival @ St. Mary’s Center, Oakland
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Lakefest Oakland @ Lake Merritt Boating Center, Oakland
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Wonder Beyond Limits Field Day @ Willie Keyes Recreation Center, Oakland

Sunday, June 28, 2026

1:05 pm – 3:30 pm: Oakland Ballers Christmas In June @ Raimondi Park, Oakland

Monday, June 29, 2026

10:30 am – 11:15 am: Duncan Playful Circus @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: Mariela’s Music Time @ Eastmont Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland

More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know

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! ...

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, ...

New mom challenge: Find bookstore events for babies

Celebrate your local, independent bookstores by discovering a new one, visiting with your well-behaved children and buying a terrific book. Better yet, find out which ...

Birthday advice: Places for rent in Oakland

House too small for a party? Here are four places you can rent out from Oakland Department of Parks and Recreation for your next kid ...

5 East Bay outings for a baby in a carrier

Babies in a carriers are a great companions. They go where you want them to; they guarantee that passersby will smile at you; and you ...

Hiking in the East Bay with kids

I have a shelf full of travel books that I’m reluctant to toss because they remind me of my past life. However, I know that ...

Support group for new mothers

support group for new mothers in Oakland and Berkeley
Fun outdoor birthday party place: Tilden Park Carousel

5 East Bay outdoor birthday party ideas

I've put together a list of five options for outdoor birthday parties that are super fun and let kids run their ya-yas out around the ...
Homeroom Oakland mac and cheese

Homeroom: Temescal Mac & Cheese Restaurant

Temescal's popular mac and cheese restaurant, Homeroom, has the classics with a few extra touches that make it great for kids and parents alike. Outdoor ...

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