Iconic handcrafted ice cream parlor featured in Pixar's Up movie. Split massive sundaes with the family. $
📍 4226 Piedmont Ave, Oakland
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Oakland Zoo
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Experience 750+ native and exotic animals including giraffes, tigers, and emu. Enjoy rides, carousel, and animal encounters. $/$
📍 9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland
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Bay Play
schoolteens
3,000 sq ft indoor playground with 4-level climbing structure, ninja warrior course, arcade, and bounce areas. Best for ages 5+. $
📍 3275 Ettie St, Oakland
Unknown
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Theater / Shows
Children's Fairyland
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America's first storybook theme park on Lake Merritt with storybook sets, puppet shows, rides, and live performances. Ages 0-8 best. $
📍 10 Lake Merritt Blvd, Oakland
Unknown
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Arts & Crafts
Junior Center of Art and Science
schoolteens
Creative and hands-on art activities in Lakeside Park by Lake Merritt. Interactive exhibits and artistic exploration. Free/$
📍 461 Kirkwood Ave, Oakland
Unknown
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Outdoor
Lake Merritt Boating Center
schoolteens
Rent kayaks, canoes, pedal boats, and rowboats. Perfect for water adventures on scenic Lake Merritt. $/$
📍 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland
Unknown
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Sports
Pacific Pipe Climbing Gym
schoolteens
Eye-catching climbing gym with various climbing options and fitness classes for ages 6+. Adventure and challenge for climbers. $
📍 1 Embarcadero W, Oakland
Unknown
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Outdoor
Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
toddlerschoolteens
Perfect for young hikers with accessible trails through tall redwoods. Spot thousands of ladybugs and enjoy nature. Free
📍 7725 Redwood Rd, Oakland
Unknown
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Outdoor
Roberts Regional Park
toddlerschoolteens
Swimming pool, massive play structure, grove of redwoods, and open ball fields. Multi-activity family park. Free/$
📍 9953 Skyline Blvd, Oakland
Unknown
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Theater / Shows
The New Parkway Theater
schoolteens
Movie theater with full-service café where kids dine at vintage couches. Cereal Cinema and kid-friendly showings. $
📍 474 23rd St, Oakland
Unknown
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Outdoor
Dimond Park
toddlerschoolteens
Variety of outdoor activities and play structures suitable for all ages. Great for climbing, exploring, and creek play. Free
📍 1925 Dimond Ave, Oakland
Unknown
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Outdoor
Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
schoolteens
Perfect for kids who love vehicles and shipping ports. Great for scooters and bikes. Scenic Port of Oakland views. Free
📍 1 Embarcadero Cove, Oakland
Unknown
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Outdoor
Morcom Rose Garden
toddlerschoolteens
Beautiful rose garden in scenic setting perfect for family strolls, photos, and smelling the roses. Free
📍 6700 Morcom Ave, Oakland
Unknown
🏗️
Outdoor
Port View Park
schoolteens
Unique views of Port of Oakland's shipping cranes and San Francisco skyline. Educational and scenic for kids. Free
📍 101 Maritime St, Oakland
Unknown
🔭
Library / Education
Chabot Space & Science Center
schoolteens
Planetarium, interactive exhibits, telescopes, and STEM learning. Great for aspiring scientists and space explorers. $
📍 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland
Unknown
🐸
Outdoor
FROG Park (Rockridge)
toddlerschoolteens
Fun, kid-friendly playground in charming Rockridge neighborhood, BART-accessible with basketball courts. Free
📍 5860 College Ave, Oakland
Unknown
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Outdoor
Jack London Square
toddlerschoolteens
Scenic waterfront with dining, shopping, Plank bowling/arcade, farmers market, and ferry access. Family-friendly events. Free/$
📍 250 Broadway, Oakland
Unknown
🎨
Arts & Crafts
Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA)
toddlerschoolteens
Dedicated art museum for children to explore, create, and develop artistic skills in a welcoming environment. $/Free
📍 560 2nd St, Oakland
Unknown
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Library / Education
Oakland Aviation Museum
schoolteens
Get up close with historic airplanes. Open Cockpit Days let kids sit in planes. Educational and thrilling for aviation fans. $
📍 8252 High St, Oakland
Unknown
🏛
Children's Museum
Oakland Museum of California
toddlerschoolteens
Free for kids under 12! Features OMCA Kids Nature Playspace for ages 2-5, interactive exhibits, and beautiful gardens. Free/$
📍 1000 Oak St, Oakland
Unknown
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