Art & Music
Family-friendly Bay Area Arts, Music, &Â Performances
Art museums, plays, classes, camps, and kid-friendly shows for East Bay Area children.
Upcoming Art or Music Events in the East Bay
Thursday, December 4, 2025
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Free First Thursdays at BAMPFA @ Berkeley Art Museum (BAMPFA)2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Music in Parks @ Godfrey Park
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm: Free First Thursdays @ SFMOMA
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: BHS Chorus Concert @ Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
Friday, December 5, 2025
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Art Workshop @ West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
Saturday, December 6, 2025
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drop-In Open Art Lab @ Sticky Art Lab10:00 am – 2:00 pm: MOCHA Open Studio @ MOCHA – Museum of Children’s Art
Arts & Music Resources for Families
Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
Ticket Alert: The Nutcracker Bird presented by Berkeley Ballet
This special holiday experience includes festive treats and cozy beverages before the show!
Ticket Alert: The Harlem Globetrotters in Oakland
What to know about taking your family to the Harlem Globetrotter's game in Oakland
Ticket Alert: Barbie the Movie at San Francisco Symphony
Experience a symphonic celebration of the Barbie Movie at the SF Symphony with your whole family. Book tickets now.
Ticket Alert: Cal Performances Events at Zellerbach Hall
Cal Performances brings the best of music, dance, and theater from around the globe to Bay Area audiences.
25 Best Things to Do in Oakland With Kids
Oakland offers many family-friendly activities, restaurants, and outdoor spaces. Where to begin? Take a look at 25 of our faves.
Ticket Alert: Home Alone at San Francisco Symphony
This silly classic holiday movie will be made epic alongside the San Francisco Symphony's take on the John Williams score.
Ticket Alert: Garden of D’Lights, a Sparkling Outdoor Holiday Event in Walnut Creek
Ruth Bancroft Garden lights up 3 acres of garden paths with twinkling lights to explore on a dark evening. Lovely outing for mixed ages.
Ticket Alert: Bay Area Nutcrackers & Other Holiday Performances
Want to see the Nutcracker in Oakland? Here are some lovely holiday performances to choose from including larger- and small-scale theaters.
On Sale Now: Teddy Bear Tea in Walnut Creek
Teddy Bear Tea in Walnut Creek on December 6+7, 2025, is a perfect holiday tea service for preschoolers. And it will sell out quickly!
