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.

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Upcoming Events for Oakland Kids & Families

Friday, October 23, 2026

10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Shabbat & Play @ Temple Sinai, Oakland

Saturday, October 24, 2026

9:30 am – 11:00 am: Game Design Classes @ The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment (The MADE), Oakland
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Halloween Parade and Harvest Festival @ Lakeshore Avenue District, Oakland
10:00 am – 12:30 pm: Valkyries Watch Party @ Oakland United Beerworks, Oakland
10:15 am – 11:45 am: Cereal Cinema @ The New Parkway Theater, Oakland
10:15 am – 10:30 am: Halloween Storytime for Toddlers @ Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland

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