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
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm: MOCHA At The Library! @ Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library, OaklandThursday, September 4, 2025
9:30 am – 11:00 am: Pump It Up Preschool Jump @ Pump It Up, Oakland10:00 am – 11:30 am: Play Cafe @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Storytime @ Temescal Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Garden Playdate @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: MOCHA At The Library! @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
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How to Book a Christmas Pedicab Adventure
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Lighted Yachts & Boats on Parade for the Holidays
Add these lighted yacht parades to your holiday bucket list. Twinkling boats pass by in a floating Christmas light spectacular.
How to Find Ladybug Colonies in Oakland’s Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
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Best Bay Area Christmas Events for Families
Your Christmas planner of family-friendly Bay Area Christmas event picks for toddlers to teens.
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
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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!
Visit with Black Santa in Oakland & More
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