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, April 24, 2026
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewing @ Chabot Space & Science Center, OaklandSaturday, April 25, 2026
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Cereal Cinema @ The New Parkway Theater, Oakland10:30 am – 11:00 am: Rockridge Family Storytime @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Verónica Freidkes Music Program @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Piedmont Food Fest @ Piedmont Park, Piedmont
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Create & Protest: Community Poster-Making Event @ Junior Center of Art and Science, Oakland
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