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, June 18, 2026
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Play Cafe @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland10:30 am – 11:30 am: East Bay Regional Park Nature Program @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Baby Brigade @ The New Parkway Theater, Oakland
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Read to a Dog @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
Friday, June 19, 2026
10:00 am – 12:30 pm: The Bookout: A Juneteenth Family Story Hour @ Kinfolx, Oakland6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Summer Music Series @ Jack London Square, Oakland
More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know
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?
East Bay Breweries & Beer Gardens Where Kids Can Have Fun, Too
East Bay breweries where parents can enjoy local beers while kids are entertained by charming environments.
10 Swim Clubs for East Bay Families
Some people like to belong to a club because of an attached gym, tennis courts, or a snack bar that makes it easy to feed ...
Ticket Alert: Golden State Storm Women’s Tackle Football
Join the Golden State Storm’s inaugural season (pro women’s tackle football) with its welcoming, family-friendly vibe. Use our discount code!
The Best Places in Piedmont, CA to Go With Kids
How to have the most fun with kids in Piedmont (fully surrounded by Oakland) and the main commercial street nearby, Piedmont Avenue.
Favorite East Bay Milkshake Spots
My favorite milkshakes from Oakland and San Pablo to Walnut Creek include organic, vegan, and extremely delicious flavors. Drink it in your car!
