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

oakland dreams mural at jls

25 Best Things to Do in Oakland With Kids

Oakland Zoo entrance

Oakland Zoo For Families (Is Membership Worth It?)

Piedmont Parks and Camps kids in a tree

The Best Places in Piedmont, CA to Go With Kids

Upcoming Events for Oakland Kids & Families

Saturday, May 10, 2025

10:30 am – 11:00 am: Rockridge Family Storytime @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
11:00 am – 11:30 am: Ballet Class @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Free Selfies with Mom @ Jack London Square, Oakland
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Art Festival @ Jack London Square, Oakland
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Saturday Skate @ Liberation Park, Oakland

Sunday, May 11, 2025

10:00 am – 3:30 pm: Brunch Party for Moms @ Prescott Market, Oakland

More Family-Friendly Oakland Stuff to Know

Tilden Park Merry Go Round at Christmastime

Best Bay Area Christmas Events for Families

Your Christmas planner of family-friendly Bay Area Christmas event picks for toddlers to teens.

Fairy Winterland at Fairyland in the old timey ghost town

Ticket Alert: Dec. 14 to 30: Fairy Winterland at Children’s Fairyland

Fairy Winterland is takes over Children's Fairyland Dec. 14 - 30 with crafts, treats, a puppet show, and Santa Claus!

Oakland’s Kindergym Is Utopia for Babies and Toddlers

Kindergym is a wonderful toddler play program offered at Temple Beth Abraham (TBA) in Oakland (but it’s not exclusive to Oakland or any one faith ...

teen girl is surrounded by pine trees and branches

Favorite East Bay Christmas Tree Lots & Farms

East Bay Christmas tree lots from Alameda, Oakland, Castro Valley, Berkeley range from fast, playful, to woodsy. Choose your favorite!

black santa claus in a beautiful setting with a golden throne christmas tree and gifts

Visit with Black Santa in Oakland & More

Find Black Santa Claus for photos in Oakland from Nov. 16 through Christmas Eve.

Oakland Turkey Trot

5+ Family-Friendly Turkey Trots

Turkey trots we love for families and where to play afterward. Here are five we like in the East Bay

Harlem Globetrotters in Oakland 2019

Ticket Alert: The Harlem Globetrotters in Oakland

What to know about taking your family to the Harlem Globetrotter's game in Oakland

Fourth Street Berkeley Christmas lights

Best Christmas Lights in the East Bay

We love holiday lights! Whether you stay in the car and do a "drive-by" or get out to stroll, East Bay Christmas light displays are ...

child at public market

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!

Kids ice skate at Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink

Where to Take Kids Ice Skating in the Bay Area

During the winter season temporary ice skating rinks are set up throughout the Bay Area, making ice skating more accessible than ever.

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9:45 AM - Albany Move'n'Groove

10:00 AM - Gilman District Street Fair

10:00 AM - Family Crafting

10:00 AM - Children & Nature Pop-up

10:30 AM - East Bay Newborn Playgroup (0-9 Months)

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

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9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:30 AM - Baby & Toddler Storytime

11:00 AM - Family Storytime

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime Outdoors

10:30 AM - Spanish/English storytime w/Malinky Music

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:15 AM - Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Stories & Songs

10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime

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9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:15 AM - Sing-A-Long Sign Language Storytime

10:30 AM - Story Time @ Crab Cove

11:00 AM - Family Fun Day

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8:00 AM - El Cerrito Hillside Festival

9:00 AM - Kid's Workshop: Birdy Buffet

9:30 AM - de Youngsters Day Out

9:30 AM - May Flowers

10:00 AM - Free Family Matinee: HOOK

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8:00 AM - El Cerrito Hillside Festival

8:30 AM - Star Wars Movie Marathon

9:30 AM - May the Four-est Be With You

10:00 AM - Free Family Matinee: HOOK

10:00 AM - Play Like a Girl +

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Music & Movement Storytime

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9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:00 AM - Firelight Shadow Theater

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:30 AM - Hikes for Tykes: Lake Chabot (Marina)

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime Outdoors

10:30 AM - Sing N Storytime

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:15 AM - Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Stories & Songs

10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime

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10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Story Time @ Crab Cove

12:00 PM - Visit with Wildlife

3:30 PM - MOCHA Art Workshop

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9:00 AM - Children & Nature Pop-up

10:00 AM - Plant & Paint

10:00 AM - $5 Admission Day

10:00 AM - Chinese American Storytime

10:00 AM - Taiwanese American Cultural Festival

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9:00 AM - Hike to a Pancake Breakfast

10:00 AM - Mother's Day on the Farm

10:00 AM - Family Cycling Workshop

10:00 AM - Brunch Party for Moms

11:00 AM - Mother's Day Community Day

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Music & Movement Storytime

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9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Trails and Tales

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:30 AM - Baby & Toddler Storytime

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime Outdoors

11:00 AM - Little Listeners Storytime

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:15 AM - Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Stories & Songs

10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime

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10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Story Time @ Crab Cove

12:00 PM - Visit with Wildlife

3:30 PM - MOCHA Art Workshop

4:00 PM - Oakland Greek Festival

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9:30 AM - National Kids To Parks Day

10:00 AM - Tinkerfest

10:00 AM - MOCHA Open Studio

10:00 AM - Family Bike Party

10:00 AM - Berkeley Himalayan Fair

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10:00 AM - Berkeley Himalayan Fair

10:00 AM - Albany Comics & Fandom Expo

10:00 AM - Tinkerfest

11:00 AM - Model Railroad Show & Open House

11:00 AM - Oakland Greek Festival

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Music & Movement Storytime

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9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:30 AM - Baby & Toddler Storytime

11:00 AM - Family Storytime

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime Outdoors

11:00 AM - Little Listeners Storytime

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:15 AM - Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Stories & Songs

10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime

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10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

12:00 PM - Visit with Wildlife

3:30 PM - MOCHA Art Workshop

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10:00 AM - Rail Fair at Ardenwood Historic Farm

1:30 PM - Mommy Meetup at the Library

2:00 PM - Berkeley Math Festival

3:00 PM - Saturday Skate

3:00 PM - Fish Feeding Viewing

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10:00 AM - Blooming Buddies Floral Workshop

10:00 AM - Family Crafting

10:00 AM - Rail Fair at Ardenwood Historic Farm

2:00 PM - Storytime at Mr. Mopps

3:00 PM - Fish Feeding Viewing

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

10:00 AM - Rail Fair at Ardenwood Historic Farm

5:15 PM - Family Storytime

6:30 PM - Evening Family Storytime

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10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

11:45 AM - Baby Bounce

12:00 PM - Baby Storytime

12:00 PM - Visit with Wildlife

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7:30 AM - Free Admission Hours

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

11:00 AM - Little Listeners Storytime

2:00 PM - Make and Play Lab

3:00 PM - Fish Feeding Viewing

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10:30 AM - Mother Goose on the Loose

5:00 PM - Off the Grid Pleasant Hill

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10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

12:00 PM - Visit with Wildlife

6:30 PM - Movies in the Park: Plastic Earth

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10:30 AM - Bay Area Book Festival Family Day

1:00 PM - AANHPI Heritage Month Festival

2:00 PM - Haopinaka

3:00 PM - Fish Feeding Viewing

510Families.com is the best website for parents in Alameda, Berkeley, and Oakland to find kid-friendly activities every day.

Packed with drop-in classes, free storytimes, and seasonal festivals, our events calendar will help you plan your weekend — and your summer vacation. Daily articles and a weekend planner help you find what’s fun and free when you need it.

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