The Ember List

Toddler & baby activities in Oakland, CA this week

Browse story times, playgroups, music and movement, and open play for ages 0–5 in Oakland, CA. We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources and found 18 toddler & baby activities between October 27 and November 2. Last updated October 27, 2026.

All toddler & baby activities in Oakland, CA — October 27 – November 2

Tuesday, October 27Tue 10/27Oct 27
TUESDAY
27
OCTOBER

11 AM – 12 PM·Elmhurst Branch, Oakland

Stories, songs, and library chickens entertain kids during storytime, then free garden play follows at Elmhurst Branch, Oakland, snacks provided, for ages 12 and under.

6 PM·Fox Theater Oakland, 1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612

Lenny Pearce delivers a toddler techno rave, spinning children’s favorite songs remixed into modern hits at the Fox Theater Oakland, for ages 1–4.

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM·Montclair Branch, Children’s Room ADA Accessible, Oakland

Sing, dance, and read books for babies 0‑1, then playtime with caregivers, at Montclair Branch Children’s Room, ADA accessible, Oakland, for ages 1 and under.

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM·Piedmont Avenue Branch, Oakland

Songs, active rhymes and stories, then age‑appropriate toys playtime through 11:15 am; may be held outside the library, for ages 1–3.

WEDNESDAY
28
OCTOBER

10:30 AM · 11:45 AM·Main Library, Children's Room, Oakland

Songs, books, and socializing for babies, followed by 30‑minute play time, at the Main Library Children’s Room, Oakland, for ages 1 and under and 3–12.

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Dimond Branch, Dimond Park's Toddler Lot, Oakland

Outdoor storytime with songs, active rhymes and stories at Dimond Park's Toddler Lot, moving indoors if rain or mud, limit 65, for ages 1–3.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Eastmont Branch, Oakland

Stories, songs, and playtime at the Eastmont Branch Play Cafe, with snacks for kids and caregivers, for all ages.

10:30 AM – 12 PM·Martin Luther King Jr. Branch, Oakland

Bilingual storytime with songs, movement and playtime, plus snacks for children and caregivers, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch, Oakland, for ages 0–5.

10 more events through Monday, November 2.

Questions

What counts as a toddler or baby activity?

An event the organizer lists for children 5 and under, or whose listing names babies, toddlers or preschoolers: story times, playgroups, music and movement, open play and parent-and-child classes.

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Most are. Library programs are free; some classes, such as swim, gymnastics or music, charge a fee. Each event's page has the details.

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