The Ember List

Things to do with kids in Berkeley, CA this week

60 things to do with kids in Berkeley, CA this week, October 27 – November 2, 31 of them this weekend: story times, classes, family festivals, puppet shows and more. We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to find them. Last updated October 27, 2026.

All kids & family events in Berkeley, CA — October 27 – November 2

Thursday, October 29Thu 10/29Oct 29
Berkeley
THURSDAY
29
OCTOBER

5 PM – 6 PM·UC Botanical Garden Berkeley

Director Corky Quirk presents live native bats for viewing and discussion at UC Botanical Garden, highlighting ecological role; Adult $20, youth $10, ages 3 and up.

SUNDAY
1
NOVEMBER

5:30 PM – 9 PM·La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Dia de Muertos celebration at La Peña Cultural Center features altar ceremony, bilingual storytime, craftmaking, Son Jarocho concert and community fandango, free, all ages.

58 more events through Monday, November 2.

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