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Things to do with kids in Oakland

Family-friendly things to do in Oakland in 2026: 159 kid-friendly events plus 49 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, October 8, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Prescott Market HallFood · $
  2. Acta Non Verba - West Oakland Farm ParkOutdoors · Free
  3. Golden State Bonsai GardenOutdoors · Free
  4. Marigold CafeFood · $
  5. Middle Harbor Shoreline ParkOutdoors · Free
  6. Davie Tennis StadiumOutdoors · Free
  7. Montclair PlaygroundOutdoors · Free
  8. Lookout PointOutdoors · Free
  9. The Grand ViewOutdoors · Free
  10. Black Panther Party MuseumCulture · Free
  11. Oakland Photo WorkshopCulture · $$
  12. Pro Arts GalleryCulture · $$
  13. Camron-Stanford HouseCulture · $$
  14. Friday Nights @ OMCA with Off the GridCulture · $$
  15. Oakland Museum of CaliforniaCulture · $$
  16. SoMaCulture · $$
  17. Mountain View Cemetery Docent ToursCulture · $$
  18. Mills College Art MuseumCulture · $$
  19. Oakland ZooCulture · $$
  20. The CrucibleCulture · $$
  21. AMC Bay Street 16Culture · $$
  22. Lightship ReliefCulture · $$
  23. USS PotomacCulture · $$
  24. The Museum of Art and Digital EntertainmentCulture · $$
  25. Oakland Zoo — train + family trailThursday, October 8, 2026 · Oakland Zoo
  26. Play CafeThursday, October 8, 2026 · 81st Avenue Branch
  27. Toddler StorytimeThursday, October 8, 2026 · Lakeview Branch
  28. Family StorytimeThursday, October 8, 2026 · Temescal Branch
  29. Toddler StorytimeThursday, October 8, 2026 · Rockridge Branch
  30. Toddler Storytime 幼兒故事時間Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Asian Branch
  31. Puppet Show: Hummingbird Saves FireThursday, October 8, 2026 · Children's Fairyland
  32. Puppet PlaydateThursday, October 8, 2026 · Children's Fairyland
  33. Puppet Show: Hummingbird Saves FireThursday, October 8, 2026 · Children's Fairyland
  34. Puppet PlaydateThursday, October 8, 2026 · Children's Fairyland
  35. MOCHA At The Library!Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Montclair Branch
  36. Puppet Show: Hummingbird Saves FireThursday, October 8, 2026 · Children's Fairyland
  37. Read to a DogThursday, October 8, 2026 · Rockridge Branch
  38. Oakland Zoo — train + family trailFriday, October 9, 2026 · Oakland Zoo
  39. Toddler StorytimeFriday, October 9, 2026 · Children's Fairyland
  40. Puppet Show: Hummingbird Saves FireFriday, October 9, 2026 · Children's Fairyland
  41. Puppet Show: Hummingbird Saves FireFriday, October 9, 2026 · Children's Fairyland
  42. MOCHA At The Library!Friday, October 9, 2026 · Elmhurst Branch
  43. Toddler StorytimeFriday, October 9, 2026 · Children's Fairyland
  44. Día de Los Muertos Calavera DecoratingFriday, October 9, 2026 · Brookfield Branch
  45. Science Fridays at West Oakland BranchFriday, October 9, 2026 · West Oakland Branch
  46. Puppet Show: Hummingbird Saves FireFriday, October 9, 2026 · Children's Fairyland
  47. Capturing Star Trails with a SmartphoneFriday, October 9, 2026 · Chabot Space & Science Center
  48. Family Nature Adventures: SpidersFriday, October 9, 2026 · Chabot Space & Science Center

Family-friendly spots in Oakland

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Upcoming family events in Oakland

ThuOct 8
  1. 10 AMOakland Zoo — train + family trailOakland Zoo · Zoo · All ages · $$$Walking zoo plus aerial gondola and train through the California Trail.
  2. 10 AMPlay Cafe81st Avenue Branch · Library · Ages 1–12
  3. 10:15 AMToddler StorytimeLakeview Branch · Library · Ages 1–12
  4. 10:30 AMFamily StorytimeTemescal Branch · Library · Ages 1–12
  5. 10:30 AMToddler StorytimeRockridge Branch · Library · Ages 1–12
  6. 10:30 AMToddler Storytime 幼兒故事時間Asian Branch · Library · Ages 1–12
  7. 11 AMPuppet Show: Hummingbird Saves FireChildren's Fairyland · Park · Ages 1–12
  8. 11:20 AMPuppet PlaydateChildren's Fairyland · Park · Ages 1–12and 2:20 p.m. immediately following the puppet show.
  9. 2 PMPuppet Show: Hummingbird Saves FireChildren's Fairyland · Park · Ages 1–12
  10. 2:20 PMPuppet PlaydateChildren's Fairyland · Park · Ages 1–12and 2:20 p.m. immediately following the puppet show.
  11. 3 PMMOCHA At The Library!Montclair Branch · Library · Ages 3–12
  12. 4 PMPuppet Show: Hummingbird Saves FireChildren's Fairyland · Park · Ages 1–12
  13. 4 PMRead to a DogRockridge Branch · Library · Ages 5–12
FriOct 9
  1. 10 AMOakland Zoo — train + family trailOakland Zoo · Zoo · All ages · $$$Walking zoo plus aerial gondola and train through the California Trail.
  2. 10:30 AMToddler StorytimeChildren's Fairyland · Park · Ages 1–12
  3. 11 AMPuppet Show: Hummingbird Saves FireChildren's Fairyland · Park · Ages 1–12
  4. 2 PMPuppet Show: Hummingbird Saves FireChildren's Fairyland · Park · Ages 1–12
  5. 3 PMMOCHA At The Library!Elmhurst Branch · Library · Ages 3–12
  6. 3 PMToddler StorytimeChildren's Fairyland · Park · Ages 1–12
  7. 3:30 PMDía de Los Muertos Calavera DecoratingBrookfield Branch · Library · Ages 5–12
  8. 3:30 PMScience Fridays at West Oakland BranchWest Oakland Branch · Library · Ages 5–13
  9. 4 PMPuppet Show: Hummingbird Saves FireChildren's Fairyland · Park · Ages 1–12
  10. All dayCapturing Star Trails with a SmartphoneChabot Space & Science Center · Museum · Ages 5–13
  11. All dayFamily Nature Adventures: SpidersChabot Space & Science Center · Museum · Ages 5–13