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
Monday, July 6, 2026
10:30 am – 11:15 am: Ventriloquist! – Marc Griffiths @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library, Oakland11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Garden Playdate @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
10:15 am – 10:45 am: Storytime and Playtime @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland10:30 am – 11:45 am: Hikes for Tykes: Elsie Roemer @ Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach, Alameda
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Storytime and Garden Play @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
11:45 am – 12:15 pm: Baby Bounce @ Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
Book Now: Family Nature Adventures at Chabot Space & Science Center
Kids ages 3-8 can explore the redwoods with Chabot instructors and perform experiments with real science tools.
Frolic In An Unexpected Urban Gem: The Morcom Rose Garden
Roses bloom from April to October at the Morcom Rose Garden, but you can see turkeys anytime in this family friendly urban gem.
Spotlight on Payam Music Piano School
Looking for piano lessons for kids in Oakland? Payam Music offers innovative, engaging, beginner-friendly classes for ages 4+.
18 Toddler-Friendly Hikes in the East Bay
Hiking with a toddler can be a walk down the street, or a quest to find bugs or fairies. We love these East Bay places ...
99 Kid-friendly Restaurants in the East Bay
99 kid-friendly restaurants to check out in Oakland and Berkeley from Breakfast for dinner to Mexican, Pizza, Asian, Diners, and lots more!
Opens April 11: New Piedmont Community Pool
Two spacious outdoor pools in Piedmont. Throughout April, the drop-in price for residents and non-residents alike is $5 per person.
10+ East Bay Yoga Studios with Prenatal Yoga
Stressed, exhausted, or excited about an upcoming birth? Prenatal yoga might be the remedy. 10+ East Bay spots where you can stretch safely.
16 Best Boba Places in the East Bay
Check out some of the best boba places in Berkeley, Oakland, & Alameda with a beginner's guide to bubble tea flavors and combos.
Swimming Lessons for East Bay Kids
Let's talk swimming lessons. Here are 25+ East Bay swimming pools that will help teach your child how to swim.
Spring Break Staycation Guide
How many of these day trips and adventures for grade school-age children can you squeeze into one week of your Bay Area staycation?
