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Things to do with kids in Berkeley

Family-friendly things to do in Berkeley in 2026: 202 kid-friendly events plus 72 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Sunday, October 25, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. San Pablo ParkOutdoors · Free
  2. Charlie Dorr Mini ParkOutdoors · Free
  3. George Florence ParkOutdoors · Free
  4. James Kenney ParkOutdoors · Free
  5. Malcolm X School ParkOutdoors · Free
  6. Spiral GardensOutdoors · Free
  7. Strawberry Creek ParkOutdoors · Free
  8. Becky Temko Tot ParkOutdoors · Free
  9. Grove ParkOutdoors · Free
  10. Bateman Mall ParkOutdoors · Free
  11. Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center ParkOutdoors · Free
  12. Ohlone ParkOutdoors · Free
  13. Willard ParkOutdoors · Free
  14. Berkeley Rose GardenOutdoors · Free
  15. Live Oak ParkOutdoors · Free
  16. Codornices ParkOutdoors · Free
  17. Cragmont ParkOutdoors · Free
  18. Glendale - La Loma ParkOutdoors · Free
  19. Remillard ParkOutdoors · Free
  20. University of California Botanical Garden at BerkeleyOutdoors · Free
  21. Murietta RockOutdoors · Free
  22. Founders RockOutdoors · Free
  23. Kaiser Shipyard 3 Interpretive OverlookOutdoors · Free
  24. East Vista PointOutdoors · Free
  25. Habitot Children's MuseumSunday, October 25, 2026 · Habitot Children's Museum
  26. Sunday StorytimeSunday, October 25, 2026 · Tilden Nature Area
  27. Garden Helpers: Scarecrow EditionSunday, October 25, 2026 · Tilden Nature Area
  28. Lawrence Hall of Science — weekend demosSunday, October 25, 2026 · Lawrence Hall of Science
  29. Good Night FarmSunday, October 25, 2026 · Tilden Nature Area
  30. Monday Birding - Regional Parks Botanic GardenMonday, October 26, 2026 · Tilden Botanic Garden
  31. Free Flu Vaccine Pop-up Clinic @THP SouthMonday, October 26, 2026 · Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
  32. Sticker Club @ClaremontMonday, October 26, 2026 · Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
  33. Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCRMonday, October 26, 2026 · Central Library
  34. Electronic Music-Making Studio @Central CMRTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Central Library - Community Meeting Room
  35. Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP SouthTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
  36. Tai Chi @CentralTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Central Library - Mystery Room
  37. Sugar Skull Craft @NorthTuesday, October 27, 2026 · North Branch - North Children's Room
  38. Teen TTRPGs Club @NorthTuesday, October 27, 2026 · North Branch - North Teen Room
  39. LEGO Club @Central CCRTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
  40. Filipinx Folk Songs & More @WestTuesday, October 27, 2026 · West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
  41. Habitot Children's MuseumWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Habitot Children's Museum
  42. A Sprinkle of Spanish / Un poquito de Español StorytimeWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
  43. Storytime on the Lawn @NorthWednesday, October 28, 2026 · North Branch - North Branch Lawn,North Branch Meeting Room
  44. Stay & Play @NorthWednesday, October 28, 2026 · North Branch - North Branch Lawn,North Branch Meeting Room
  45. Stay-n-Play @Central Children's RoomWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
  46. Hallo-Teen Hangout @ClaremontWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
  47. Teen Hangout @THP SouthWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
  48. Teen Hangout @NorthWednesday, October 28, 2026 · North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Family-friendly spots in Berkeley

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Upcoming family events in Berkeley

SunOct 25
  1. 10 AMHabitot Children's MuseumHabitot Children's Museum · Museum · Ages 1–5 · $$Indoor museum and play space designed for babies through age 5.
  2. 10:30 AMSunday StorytimeTilden Nature Area · Park · Ages 5–13
  3. 1 PMGarden Helpers: Scarecrow EditionTilden Nature Area · Park · Ages 5–13
  4. 2 PMLawrence Hall of Science — weekend demosLawrence Hall of Science · Museum · Ages 3–13 · $$Hands-on science exhibits with weekend live shows.
  5. 3:30 PMGood Night FarmTilden Nature Area · Park · Ages 5–13
MonOct 26
  1. 9 AMMonday Birding - Regional Parks Botanic GardenTilden Botanic Garden · Park · Ages 5–13
  2. 12 PMFree Flu Vaccine Pop-up Clinic @THP SouthTarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room · Library · All agesFlu season is here! Protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community by getting a free flu shot. The first and best way to protect…Free
  3. 4 PMSticker Club @ClaremontClaremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space · Library · Ages 5–12Design and make a sticker you can keep and share.Free
  4. 6:30 PMMonday Evening Storytime @Central CCRCentral Library · Library · Ages 1–5Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!Free
TueOct 27
  1. 4 AMElectronic Music-Making Studio @Central CMRCentral Library - Community Meeting Room · Library · Ages 5–13play and learn music creation with Ableton Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make…
  2. 10:30 AMBaby/Toddler Storytime @THP SouthTarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5Books, rhymes, music and more Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music and moreFree
  3. 2:30 PMTai Chi @CentralCentral Library - Mystery Room · Library · Ages 5–13Ancient Chinese Mind/Body Exercise Low impact exercise for all knowledge levels and ages Join instructor Sky Sandoval for an introduction to the world of Tai Chi.
  4. 4 PMSugar Skull Craft @NorthNorth Branch - North Children's Room · Library · Ages 5–13orate a clay sugar skull Decorate a clay sugar skull Join us in the North Children's Room on Tuesday, October 27 at 4pm for a sugar skull…Free
  5. 4 PMTeen TTRPGs Club @NorthNorth Branch - North Teen Room · Library · Ages 10–13 · $Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!
  6. 4:30 PMLEGO Club @Central CCRCentral Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room · Library · Ages 5–12Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM Calling all builders!Free
  7. 6 PMFilipinx Folk Songs & More @WestWest Branch - West Branch Meeting Room · Library · All agesFeaturing Aireene Espiritu of The Sampaguitas!Free
WedOct 28
  1. 10 AMHabitot Children's MuseumHabitot Children's Museum · Museum · Ages 1–5 · $$Indoor museum and play space designed for babies through age 5.
  2. 10:30 AMA Sprinkle of Spanish / Un poquito de Español StorytimeCentral Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room · Library · Ages 1–5Storytime with Spanish! ¡Hora de cuentos con español!
  3. 10:30 AMStorytime on the Lawn @NorthNorth Branch - North Branch Lawn,North Branch Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun!Free
  4. 11 AMStay & Play @NorthNorth Branch - North Branch Lawn,North Branch Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.Free
  5. 11 AMStay-n-Play @Central Children's RoomCentral Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room · Library · Ages 1–5Stay-n-Play, right after Un Poquito de Español Storytime!Free
  6. 12:30 PMHallo-Teen Hangout @ClaremontClaremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space · Library · Ages 10–13Beware teens! This isn't a regular Teen Hangout... it's a scary Teen Hangout! 🎃 Come on down (if you dare) to the Claremont Branch on…Free
  7. 12:30 PMTeen Hangout @THP SouthTarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room · Library · Ages 10–13grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, YouTube videos, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.Free
  8. 2 PMTeen Hangout @NorthNorth Branch - North Branch Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13Games, snacks, and friends! All middle and high schoolers are invited to come to the North Branch every Wednesday for video games, board…Free