All aboard the Polar Express! Here are a few magical holiday train rides for Bay Area families, some of which will sell out quickly.
Oakland
Favorite places in Oakland with kids
Upcoming events for Oakland kids
10/15/19 at 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Baby Boot Camp at Lake Temescal, North Entrance
10/15/19 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free Baby Massage Workshop at BANANAS
10/15/19 at 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm | FIT4MOM Stroller Strides, mommy & me outdoor fitness at Doyle Hollis Park
10/16/19 at 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Baby Boot Camp at Lake Temescal, North Entrance
10/16/19 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Free Playgroups for Family Child Care Providers at Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library
10/16/19 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Open Studio Drop-In at MOCHA - Museum of Children's Art
Here are our most recent posts about things to do with kids in Oakland.
Park Profile: Redwood Regional
Redwood Regional Park, nestled in the redwoods, is a peaceful nature escape for those who prefer calm and quiet.
Pedalfest at Jack London Square (2019)
Pedalfest at Jack London Square — Oakland’s free celebration of bikes, family, fun, and food — is back on August 3rd from 11am to 6pm.
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Oakland Art + Soul Festival (2019)
Easily accessed by BART, the Oakland Art & Soul Festival will take over downtown Oakland with live music, food, artist’s booths and a kid zone for 2 days, 7/27-28
Fun factory tours in the Bay Area with kids
Go behind the scenes at some of your favorite Bay Area companies to see how things are made!
Temescal Farmer’s Market with a stop by Frog Park in Rockridge
This Oakland playground is filled on Sundays with folks who have walked over from the Farmer’s Market. Try it any day of the week!
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Best places in the Bay Area for camping with little kids
Here are our favorite Bay Area places to go tent camping with our little kids — plus some cabin camping options for good measure.
Best ice cream in Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond
Our go to treat is always ice cream. Always. I’ve rounded up eleven of our favorite places to order up a scoop. Did yours make the list?
East Bay breweries where kids can have fun, too
11 East Bay breweries where parents can enjoy local beers while kids are entertained by charming environments. From Berkeley to San Leandro.
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20 places to play outside with your little kid
Wondering where to play outside with your little kid? Unplug, be together, get dirt under your fingernails. Preschoolers, toddlers in the fresh air, let’s go!
