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 10, 2026
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Science Fridays @ West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewing @ Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland
Saturday, April 11, 2026
10:30 am – 11:15 am: Family Yoga Storytime @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library, Oakland10:30 am – 11:00 am: Rockridge Family Storytime @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
11:00 am – 12:30 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Temescal Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewing @ Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland
More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
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Four tips for East Bay parents from a local parent who values experiences over things.
Kid-Friendly OMCA: Oakland Museum of California
Children under 12 are free. Kid-friendly exhibits and beautiful gardens make the Oakland Museum of California a win for families.
Parents’ Guide to East Bay Gardens
Explore family-friendly East Bay Gardens for outdoor fun: admire flowers, follow butterflies, enjoy nature, & get inspired!
Giddy-up! Lunar New Year at Fairyland
Come to the party: lion dances, lucky crafts, delicious eats, and rhythmic beats promise plenty of good fortune and fun.
20+ Things to Do in Rockridge With Kids
Save this amazing list of things to do with kids in Rockridge along College Avenue in Oakland.
Drop-in art-making hours for preschoolers at MOCHA in Oakland
MOCHA offers children as young as 18 months the opportunity to explore art materials in a space designed just for them.
Lunar New Year in the Bay Area is a Family-Friendly Celebration
As the Year of the Horse approaches, a handful of wonderful kid-friendly Lunar New Year celebrations pop up around the Bay Area.
Summer Fairs and Festivals for Bay Area Families
Here is a list of outdoor street fairs, carnivals, county fairs, and festivals to pencil into your Summer plans from May to August.
Oakland Public Schools: A Guide to OUSD Enrollment
Helpful information about Oakland public schools for families making ranking and enrollment decisions.
Favorite East Bay Food Halls for Families
Choose your own dining adventure at a food hall. Here are our favorites with dozens of meal choices to please even the pickiest taste buds.
