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👶 Kid-Friendly · Oakland
Kid-friendly things to do in Oakland
Family outings, storytimes, festivals and hands-on fun that work for little ones (and their grown-ups).
Updated Saturday, October 24 · 15 listings
Quick answer
This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 5 events in Oakland, plus 6 always-open favorites. Top picks:
- The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of The Beatles & More for Kids — Sun, Oct 25, 10 10th St, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94607 · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
- Free Halloween Fun: Trick-Or-Treating + Haunted Hunt (Oakland) — Sun, Oct 25, Montclair Village · Montclair, Oakland (free)
- Halloween Fun in Montclair Village — Sun, Oct 25, Montclair Village · Montclair, Oakland (free)
- 34th Annual Rockridge Halloween Parade w/ 40+ Trick-or-Treat Stops (Oakland) — Sun, Oct 25, Rockridge · Rockridge, Oakland (free)
- Rockridge Halloween Parade 2026 w/ 40+ Trick-Or-Treat Stops (Oakland) — Sun, Oct 25, Rockridge, Oakland (free)
🍸 Adult Nightlife 56🆓 Free 31☀️ Hot Day 36🌧️ Rainy Day 82🌫️ Fog Escape 68💘 Date Night 67🚇 Near BART 108🎸 Live Music 37😂 Comedy 15🎭 Theater & Dance 40🎨 Art & Museums 6🎬 Film 1🍜 Food & Drink 17🛍️ Markets & Shopping 4🎉 Festivals & Fairs 42🌲 Outdoors & Nature 9🏟️ Sports & Games 4🧘 Fitness & Wellness 1📚 Talks & Classes 4🤝 Community & Causes 17🧸 Family & Kids 16📍 Downtown Oakland 52📍 Jack London Square 12📍 Lake Merritt 4📍 Temescal 10📍 Rockridge 3📍 West Oakland 11📍 Montclair 3
🎉 This weekend
Oct 23–25
Sunday, October 25 5 picks
🗓️ Plan ahead
Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1
⭐ Always-on picks
Classic things to do in Oakland
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in Oakland this weekend?
Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of The Beatles & More for Kids (Sun, Oct 25), Free Halloween Fun: Trick-Or-Treating + Haunted Hunt (Oakland) (Sun, Oct 25), Halloween Fun in Montclair Village (Sun, Oct 25), 34th Annual Rockridge Halloween Parade w/ 40+ Trick-or-Treat Stops (Oakland) (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.
Are there free things to do in Oakland?
Yes — 9 free events and activities are listed in Oakland right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.
How often is this list updated?
Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Saturday, October 24.
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