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
Fairyland Summer Sleepover: So Much Fun, So Little Sleep
Register now for a Summer Sleepover at Fairyland. Best for preschool-aged buddies and their parents who can sleep through anything.
Meet Oakland Bilingual Second Grade Teacher Alex MejÃa
Originally from El Salvador, Alex joined EBI in 2015 after working in other International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools in his home country.
Oakland Public Schools: A Guide to OUSD Enrollment
Helpful information about Oakland public schools for families making ranking and enrollment decisions.
Park Profile: Dracena Quarry Park in Piedmont
Dracena Quarry Park in Piedmont is a cozy little neighborhood beauty with attractions for kids of all ages. Parking can be tricky.
Kid-Friendly OMCA: Oakland Museum of California
Kid-friendly exhibits and beautiful gardens make Oakland Museum of California a win for families.
Home Depot Offers Free Weekend Workshops for Kids
Spend a FREE morning at Home Depot building craft projects with your kid on the first Saturday of each month.
Get Free Museum Entry with Discover & Go
Powered by our local libraries, Discover & Go gets you and your kids in free to some of our most popular museums and attractions for ...
Lunar New Year in the Bay Area is a Family-Friendly Celebration
As the Year of the Dragon approaches, a handful of wonderful kid-friendly Lunar New Year celebrations pop up around the Bay Area.
Bay Area 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?
Free Drop-in Art Workshops with MOCHA in the Library
Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA) is partnering with Oakland Public Library to offer free art workshops across the city.
