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Art & Music

Family-friendly Bay Area Arts, Music, & Performances

Art museums, plays, classes, camps, and kid-friendly shows for East Bay Area children.

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Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}

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Best Art Classes for Kids in the East Bay

BERKELEY ART MUSEUM & PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE

How to Get in FREE to Dozens of Bay Area Museums, Science Centers, + Gardens

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Music Classes for East Bay Kids

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Drop-in Art Studios for Families

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Theater & Performing Arts Classes for Kids in the East Bay

Upcoming Art or Music Events in the East Bay

Saturday, July 27, 2024

11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Drop-In Art Making @ Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Art Workshop @ Rhythmix Cultural Works
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Music in the Park: Kids Jam @ San Pablo Park
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Summer Beats Concert: Pure Ecstasy @ South Shore Center, Center Court

Sunday, July 28, 2024

10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Kensington Farmers' Market @ Kensington Farmers’ Market
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA @ Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)

Monday, July 29, 2024

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm: Kids Hip Hop Dance Class @ In the Groove Studios

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: MOCHA Art Workshop @ San Lorenzo Library
6:30 pm – 7:15 pm: Kamishibai Paper Theater @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Art Workshop for Kids @ Albany Library

Arts & Music Resources for Families

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Ticket Alert: Return of the Ringling Circus

The new circus has all of the thrills with none of the animals. There may even be too many exciting things at once.

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Introducing The Merola Opera Program in San Francisco

Merola Opera offers an approachable, affordable program that showcases young opera singers at the start of their careers.

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July 16-20: Lesher Center Presents Fiesta Cultural

Fiesta Cultural is a week of vibrant events and performances at the Lesher Center for the Arts featuring Lucky Diaz.

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Cheer On Oakland Ballers Baseball Team

My family is so excited to cheer for the Ballers at Raimondi Park in West Oakland.

Ticket Alert: Free Family Matinees at Rialto Cinemas

Cerrito Rialto and Elmwood Theatre welcome families to their free weekend matinees. Tickets available in advance.

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Ticket Alert: Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic at the SF Symphony

Experience a symphonic celebration of Disney’s greatest moments in music and animation. A perfect concert for young listeners and beyond!

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Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}

Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.

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Oakland’s Magic Kitchen Returns to Fairyland

Fairyland is bringing the culinary delights of Oakland to its diverse children and families for special Saturday cooking events.

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Ticket Alert: Pride Event at Bay Area Discovery Museum

Bay Area Discovery Museum is hosting a lively Pride celebration especially for young families with joyful activities & stories!

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Play at Habitot’s Little Town Experience in Bay Street

The Little Town experience has a grocery store, wiggle wall, fire truck, performances, and more to delight children 0 to 5.

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9:00 AM - Montclair Village Farmers' Market

10:00 AM - Kensington Farmers' Market

10:30 AM - Visit with Wildlife

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA

12:00 PM - Model Train Museum Show

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9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:30 AM - Music & Movement

5:00 PM - Kids Hip Hop Dance Class

6:30 PM - Evening Family Storytime

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9:30 AM - Pump It Up Preschool Jump

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:00 AM - Caterpillar Hunter

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

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10:00 AM - Summer Movie: Paw Patrol

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime Outdoors

10:30 AM - Story Time on the Lawn

10:30 AM - Teddy Bear Picnic

11:00 AM - Little Listeners Storytime

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7:30 AM - Orinda July 4th Pancake Breakfast & Parade

7:45 AM - July 4 Parade, Party and Fireworks

9:30 AM - Pump It Up Preschool Jump

10:00 AM - Alameda 4th of July Parade

10:00 AM - 4th of July Parade & Evening Fireworks

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10:00 AM - Fairyland 510 Summer Fridays

10:30 AM - Story Time @ Crab Cove

10:30 AM - Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West

11:00 AM - Visit Shoreline Interpretive Center

12:00 PM - Visit with Wildlife

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9:00 AM - Free Fishing Days

9:00 AM - Kids Workshop

10:00 AM - Family Storytime

10:00 AM - Free Family Matinee: The Goonies

10:00 AM - MOCHA Open Studio

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9:00 AM - Montclair Village Farmers' Market

10:00 AM - Kensington Farmers' Market

10:00 AM - Free Family Matinee: The Goonies

11:00 AM - Alameda Art Fair + Maker Market

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA

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9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Storytime in the Garden

10:30 AM - Music & Movement

11:00 AM - Garden Playdate

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9:30 AM - Pump It Up Preschool Jump

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:30 AM - Baby & Toddler Storytime @THP South

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10:00 AM - Summer Movie: The Lego Movie

10:00 AM - Summer Series: How to Train Your Dragon

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime Outdoors

10:30 AM - Story Time on the Lawn

10:30 AM - Teddy Bear Picnic

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9:30 AM - Pump It Up Preschool Jump

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Summer Movie: The Lego Movie

10:15 AM - Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime at Lakeview

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9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

10:00 AM - Fairyland 510 Summer Fridays

10:30 AM - Story Time @ Crab Cove

10:30 AM - Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West

11:00 AM - Visit Shoreline Interpretive Center

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10:00 AM - Family Storytime

10:00 AM - Celebrate a Vulture's 50th!

10:00 AM - Craft Stick Airplanes

10:30 AM - Cereal Cinema

10:30 AM - Rockridge Family Storytime

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9:00 AM - Montclair Village Farmers' Market

9:00 AM - Hike to a Pancake Breakfast

10:00 AM - Kensington Farmers' Market

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA

11:00 AM - Sunday Storytime

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9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:30 AM - Music & Movement

11:00 AM - Perry Yan Magic

11:00 AM - Garden Playdate

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9:30 AM - Pump It Up Preschool Jump

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:30 AM - Baby & Toddler Storytime @THP South

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10:00 AM - Summer Movie: Trolls

10:00 AM - Summer Series: Spider-Man

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime Outdoors

10:30 AM - Story Time on the Lawn

10:30 AM - East Bay Regional Parks

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9:30 AM - Pump It Up Preschool Jump

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Summer Movie: Trolls

10:00 AM - Scientific Adventures for Families

10:15 AM - Storytime

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9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

10:00 AM - Fairyland 510 Summer Fridays

10:30 AM - Story Time @ Crab Cove

10:30 AM - Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West

11:00 AM - Visit Shoreline Interpretive Center

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10:00 AM - Family Storytime

10:00 AM - MOCHA Open Studio

10:00 AM - Apollo 11 Splashdown 55th Celebration

10:00 AM - Maker Challenge for ages 5-10

10:30 AM - Cereal Cinema

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9:00 AM - Low Tide Exploration

9:00 AM - Montclair Village Farmers' Market

10:00 AM - Kensington Farmers' Market

10:00 AM - Historic Days at Ardenwood

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making at BAMPFA

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9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Storytime in the Garden

10:30 AM - Music & Movement

11:00 AM - Garden Playdate

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9:30 AM - Pump It Up Preschool Jump

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:30 AM - Baby & Toddler Storytime @THP South

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10:00 AM - Summer Movie: How to Train Your Dragon

10:00 AM - Summer Series: Sing 2

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime Outdoors

10:30 AM - Story Time on the Lawn

10:30 AM - Teddy Bear Picnic

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9:30 AM - Pump It Up Preschool Jump

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Olympic Day

10:00 AM - Summer Movie: How to Train Your Dragon

10:00 AM - Scientific Adventures for Families

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9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

10:00 AM - Fairyland 510 Summer Fridays

10:15 AM - Tiny Dancer Prom

10:30 AM - Story Time @ Crab Cove

10:30 AM - Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West

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10:00 AM - Family Storytime

10:00 AM - Art & Wine Faire

10:00 AM - Play-Doh Playtime

10:30 AM - Cereal Cinema

10:30 AM - Rockridge Family Storytime

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9:00 AM - Montclair Village Farmers' Market

10:00 AM - Kensington Farmers' Market

10:00 AM - Annual Art & Wine Faire

10:00 AM - Historic Days at Ardenwood

10:30 AM - Sunday Storytime

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9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Storytime in the Garden

10:30 AM - Soul 4Kidz Concert

5:00 PM - Kids Hip Hop Dance Class

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9:30 AM - Pump It Up Preschool Jump

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime

10:30 AM - Baby & Toddler Storytime

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10:00 AM - Summer Movie: Migration

10:00 AM - Summer Series: The Iron Giant

10:15 AM - Toddler Storytime Outdoors

10:30 AM - Story Time on the Lawn

10:30 AM - Teddy Bear Picnic

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9:30 AM - Pump It Up Preschool Jump

9:30 AM - Together Wee Play

10:00 AM - Play Pals Drop-In Group

10:00 AM - Summer Movie: Migration

10:00 AM - Scientific Adventures for Families

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9:00 AM - Pop-N-Play

10:00 AM - Fairyland 510 Summer Fridays

10:30 AM - Story Time @ Crab Cove

10:30 AM - Bilingual Baby Bounce

11:00 AM - Visit Shoreline Interpretive Center

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9:00 AM - Kids Workshop

10:00 AM - Family Storytime

10:00 AM - Free Family Matinee: Charlie Brown

10:00 AM - MOCHA Open Studio

10:00 AM - Fremont Festival of the Arts

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