Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Oakland, CA

Mariela's Music Time

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 PM–6:15 PM UTC · Asian Branch Branch Library · 388 Ninth Street, Suite 190, Oakland, CA

Elmhurst Branch Lego Club

Starts in 10 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Elmhurst Branch Branch Library · 1427 88th Avenue, Oakland, CA

César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library

César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library · 3301 East 12th Street, Suite 271, Oakland, CA

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Soul, Sonics, and Soundsystems Sound Art Exhibition + High Fidelity Listening Room + Archival Display

Happening now · Feb 26 – Apr 30 · Main Library TeenZone Branch Library · 125 14th Street, Oakland, CA

Einstein’s Gravity Playlist

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 8+

African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library

African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library · 659 14th Street, Oakland, CA

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Sky Zone San Carlos: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone San Carlos · 401 Quarry Rd, San Carlos, CA · Ages 1+

Waiting Far Away

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Branch Library

Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Branch Library · 6833 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA

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Tales of the Maya Skies

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

Lunaverse

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

West Oakland Branch Branch Library

West Oakland Branch Branch Library · 1801 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA

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C360: The Home Galaxy

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 8+

ElectroLaze: Laser Pop

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

Asian Branch Branch Library

Asian Branch Branch Library · 388 Ninth Street, Suite 190, Oakland, CA

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Phantom of the Universe

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 8+

Friday Nights at OMCA with The Philharmonik

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 AM–4:00 AM UTC · OMCA campus · Oakland, CA

African American Museum & Library At Oakland

African American Museum & Library At Oakland · 659 14th St., Oakland, CA

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Summer Camp Early Bird Discount through April 1st

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

Matcha – Taste & Create Clay Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

Golden Gate Branch Branch Library

Golden Gate Branch Branch Library · 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Stoneware CLAY Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

Valentine's Date Night

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

Bernard E. Witkin Alameda County Law Library

Bernard E. Witkin Alameda County Law Library · 125 Twelfth St., Oakland, CA

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Clay Holiday Adult Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

Clay Workshop 12/19

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

81st Avenue Branch Branch Library

81st Avenue Branch Branch Library · 1021 81st Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Seder Plate Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

Paint With The Easter Bunny

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

Rockridge Branch Branch Library

Rockridge Branch Branch Library · 5366 College Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Light Up Your Holiday Event

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

Stoneware Workshop 3/27

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

Eastmont Branch Branch Library

Eastmont Branch Branch Library · 7200 Bancroft Avenue, Suite 211, Oakland, CA

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Kids Night Out -2026 Lineup

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

Stoneware Workshop Feb 6

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

Brookfield Branch Branch Library

Brookfield Branch Branch Library · 9255 Edes Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Sky Zone San Carlos: Spring Play 4 Pack

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone San Carlos · 401 Quarry Rd, San Carlos, CA · Ages 1+

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Hayward · 24039 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA

Dimond Branch Branch Library

Dimond Branch Branch Library · 3565 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Hayward · 24039 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA

Urban Air Hayward: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Hayward · 29605 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA

Main Library Branch Library

Main Library Branch Library · 125 14th Street, Oakland, CA

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Urban Air Concord: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Concord · 1695 Willow Pass Rd, Concord, CA

Earthfest

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · San Francisco Zoo · 1 Zoo Rd, San Francisco, CA 94132, San Francisco, CA

Lakeview Branch Branch Library

Lakeview Branch Branch Library · 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland, CA

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Friends of the Hercules Library Spring Book Sale

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Hercules Library · 109 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA

TopGolf: $2 St. Pat’s Day Drafts

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · TopGolf San Francisco - Burlingame · 258 Anza Boulevard, Burlingame, CA

Melrose Branch Branch Library

Melrose Branch Branch Library · 4805 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA

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Summer Camp Early Bird Discount through April 1, 2026

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

Richmond Yacht Club Sail-a-Small Boat Day

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Richmond Yacht Club · 351 Brickyard Cove Road Point Richmond,, Point Richmond, CA