We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to pick the 17 best kids & family events in Oakland, CA between August 15 and August 21. Updated daily.
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Our best picks: kids & family events in Oakland, CA — August 15–21
Sunday, August 16
Enjoy family-friendly PRIDE celebrations at the Park! Face painting, arts & crafts, live performances, and more! — Shine with PRIDE at Fairyland Family-friendly PRIDE fun with a dash of fairy dust and a whole lot of love! Join us for two joyful days of family-friendly Pride celebrations, featuring colorful crafts, comm…
Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.
23 minutes Ages 8 and up Einstein’s Gravity Playlist is an original planetarium show that explores the ripples in space-time known as gravitational waves. Albert Einstein first predicted the existence of gravitational waves in 1916, and a century later, scientists detected these waves using incredibly precise laser tec…
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Monday, August 17
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Every Monday morning at 10:30am. Stay and play after Storytime with fun age-appropriate toys. Get accessibility information .
Bring your babies to the library for songs, socializing, and playtime! This event is suited for little ones who are 0 to 18 months. Storytime will start at 11:45am and there will be playtime after until 1pm. This library does not have a bathroom. Bathroom facilities can be found outside the library, adjacent to the nea…
DungeonMaster Vic Presents... Dungeons & Dragons Club! Mondays 4:00-6:00pm Free and open to all teens 12-18; no experience needed. All materials provided, including snacks! Space is limited and fills quickly. Please call the TeenZone to confirm availability. Get accessibility information .
Tuesday, August 18
Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Get accessibility information .
Come to Montclair Baby Bounce Every Tuesday morning. We will sing, dance, and read books all designed for participants 0 to 1 years old, followed by playtime with your baby and other caregivers.
Teens! Watch Anime! Eat Snacks! Make Friends! Every Tuesday at 3:30pm, join us at the Eastmont Teen Zone to watch and discuss an episode or two of your favorite new and classic anime series. New anime fans are always welcome! (For Teens 13-18 years old).
Join Our Weekly Pokémon Card Club! Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Whether you are brand new to the Pokémon Trading Card Game or already a deck-building master, come hang out, play, and connect with other fans. Each week, you’ll have a chance to: Learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game Build your own deck Teach a…
Wednesday, August 19
Performer: Storyteller Brother Ben About Playing at the Emerald City Stage
✂️ Make your own zines at our monthly Teen Zine Club! ✂️ This is a chill space for you to get creative, express yourself, and hang out with new and returning zine makers. No prior knowledge or experience needed! For teens ages 13-18. 🗓️ Date: 3rd Wednesday of every month ⏰ Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM 📍 125 14th St, 2nd Floo…
Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt For Dark Matter 25 minutes Ages 8 and up An exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bang to its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider. The show will reveal the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky, the scientist who coined the term “dark…
Thursday, August 20
Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! Fun for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Snacks provided for kids & caregivers. Get accessibility information .
Join us in the Melrose Branch Garden and Patio for open play time! Try some seasonal, fresh vegetables from the garden! Pick herbs for tea and cooking. Acompañanos a jugar en el Patio de Melrose. ¡Prueba algunas verduras frescas de temporada de la huerta! Recoge hierbas para infusiones y para cocinar.
25 min Ages 6 and up, Adults The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The passage o…
Friday, August 21
(25 min) Ever wondered what it will take for astronauts to travel to the Moon, Mars and beyond? On this long journey, what challenges will astronauts face? How will they stay motivated and healthy on their spacecraft so far away from Earth? The new, Bell original planetarium show Mars: The Ultimate Voyage , explores th…