Things to Do with Kids in Oakland, CA

  • TripBuzz found 763 things to do with kids in or near Oakland, California, including 743 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and Richmond.
  • From Lake Merritt to Fairyland, the Oakland area offers 132 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Amusement Parks (Kids), Parks and Sports Facilities/Fields.
  • The eighth largest city in California, Oakland is home to over 400,000 residents in an area of just under 80 square miles. The populous community is also the center for the Port of Oakland, the busiest in all of Northern California. The city is a balance between vast greenery and majestic downtown architecture, a view to be enjoyed by all visitors.
  • TripBuzz found 763 things to do with kids in or near Oakland, California, including 743 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and Richmond.
  • From Lake Merritt to Fairyland, the Oakland area offers 132 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Amusement Parks (Kids), Parks and Sports Facilities/Fields.
  • The eighth largest city in California, Oakland is home to over 400,000 residents in an area of just under 80 square miles. The populous community is also the center for the Port of Oakland, the busiest in all of Northern California. The city is a balance between vast greenery and majestic downtown architecture, a view to be enjoyed by all visitors.
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22.0 Miles
74% 69 votes
Dog Park 1805 Ascot Parkway, Vallejo, CA 94590 MoreLess Info
Situated in a residential neighborhood, the Wardlaw Dog Park is an off leash park for dogs of any size. As a way to keep any problems from happening, there is a segregated small dog area where owners can let their smaller pet off their leash.
22.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Theaters 3467 Sonoma Blvd, Ste 10, Vallejo, CA 94590 MoreLess Info
As a playhouse for a variety of community theater groups, The Fetterly Playhouse hosts showings for musicals, plays, comedies, and more. Some of the groups that can be seen here are the Vallejo Symphony, Fetterly Gallery, and Vallejo Music Theater.
22.0 Miles
96% 26 votes
Landmarks 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
Located in front of a historic 1910 courthouse with Greek Revival architecture, Courthouse Square is a town square that hosts community events. Visitors can attend local concerts, festivals, and art shows in the square.
22.1 Miles
89% 66 votes
History Museums 2200 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
Celebrating Redwood City's rich heritage, San Mateo County History Museum features interesting exhibits and displays for visitors of all ages. It is also a popular field trip destination for schools and youth groups.
22.1 Miles
96% 27 votes
Parks 5800 Parkside Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94566 MoreLess Info
A large grassy park with ample green space, Pleasonton Sports & Recreation Park offers a variety of sports fields, including baseball, soccer, and football. The park also offers barbecue grills, picnic tables, restrooms, and a playground.
22.1 Miles
70% 285 votes
Movie Theaters 825 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
A 20-screen movie theater, Redwood Downtown 20 and XD displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, an XD auditorium and a lobby cafe with food and beverages.
22.1 Miles
87% 30 votes
Theaters 2219 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
Broadway By The Bay is a musical theater company that puts on many full-scale productions throughout the year using local talent. Alcohol can be bought at the concession stand and brought into the show.
22.1 Miles
Theaters 2120 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
Each season, The Dragon Theatre offers a variety of plays on the main stage, as well as a second stage for additional performances. The theater also organizes improvisation classes that visitors can enroll in.
22.1 Miles
67% 9 votes
Parks 3000 Eaton Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
Situated on a hillside, Eaton Park offers visitors panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness and city below. In the wooded areas, visitor can spot tarantulas, banana slugs, and native insects.
22.1 Miles
57% 7 votes
Parks 3200 Brittan Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94071 MoreLess Info
At Big Canyon Park, visitors can hike a nature trail that weaves in and out of the surrounding hills. The trail is narrow, but offers birds eye views of the canyons and hills in the region.
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