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
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:30 am – 11:00 am: Pump It Up Preschool Jump @ Pump It Up, Oakland10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Storytime @ Temescal Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: MOCHA at the Elmhurst Library @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Read to a Dog @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
Friday, April 26, 2024
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Art in the West Oakland Branch @ West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library, OaklandSaturday, April 27, 2024
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: UnPeeled, a BANANAS Event (RSVP) @ Children’s Fairyland, OaklandMore Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
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Support group for new mothers
support group for new mothers in Oakland and Berkeley
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