Things to do in Oakland with kids
2 attractions in Oakland • Updated May 2026
The best things to do in Oakland with kids, all in one place. Oakland is home to Oakland Zoo and a stack of science museums for families, plus easy day trips across California. Below are 2 family things to do in Oakland with addresses, ticket info and age suitability. Use the search to find a specific name or filter by category.
Published May 2026. Editorial oversight by James Morgan. AI-assisted, human-edited. Our editorial standards
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Planning a family day out in Oakland
We currently cover two places to take the kids in Oakland, Chabot Space & Science Center and Oakland Zoo. Peer through historic telescopes and journey across a 70-foot dome planetarium in the Oakland hills.
Ride the gondola up to the California Trail and meet native wildlife above the Bay.
Admission to Chabot Space & Science Center starts at $24 per person. Chabot Space & Science Center is pitched at all ages. Oakland Zoo is pitched at all ages.
2 attractions in Oakland
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