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
Saturday, July 27, 2024
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
Sunday, July 28, 2024
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Montclair Village Farmers' Market @ Montclair Village, Oakland2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Summer Puzzle Challenge @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
9:30 am – 11:00 am: Pump It Up Preschool Jump @ Pump It Up, Oakland10:15 am – 10:30 am: Toddler Storytime @ Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
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