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
Monday, January 19, 2026
11:00 am – 5:00 pm: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Day @ Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)1:00 pm – 3:30 pm: MLK Music Festival @ Yerba Buena Gardens
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Kids Craft Hour @ Albany Library2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Cardboard Town Craft @ San Pablo Public Library
Thursday, January 22, 2026
9:30 am – 12:00 pm: Together Wee Move with the Story-Time Band @ Frances Albrier Community Center (San Pablo Park)Friday, January 23, 2026
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Fremont's 70th Anniversary Celebration @ Fremont Downtown Event Center & PlazaSaturday, January 24, 2026
9:30 am – 1:00 pm: Family-Friendly Opening Festival @ The Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drop-In Open Art Lab @ Sticky Art Lab
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Library 75th Kickoff Celebration @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library
Arts & Music Resources for Families
Ticket Alert: Music for Families at San Francisco Symphony
Come to Davies Symphony Hall for dance, rhythm, and storytelling that make classical music feel alive and exciting for young audiences.
Lunar New Year in the Bay Area is a Family-Friendly Celebration
As the Year of the Horse approaches, a handful of wonderful kid-friendly Lunar New Year celebrations pop up around the Bay Area.
Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
Favorite Valentine’s Day Activities for Families
Love is love. Valentine's Day activities for families in the East Bay. We are excited to share this round-up of love- and heart-themed activities
30+ Experience Gift Ideas for East Bay Families
Experience gifts are memorable, magical, and clutter-free. We love to give tickets and memberships as holiday gifts. Need ideas?
Drop-in Art Studios for Families
I love art studios stocked with supplies where I can let my kids get messy without worrying about cleaning up afterward. These drop-in studios fit ...
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.
