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
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Circus in the Parks @ DeFremery Park6:00 pm – 6:45 pm: Mariela’s Music Time @ Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library
Thursday, June 4, 2026
11:00 am – 11:45 am: Mr. Elephant Music and Puppets @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Halau O Keikiali'i @ Claremont Branch | Berkeley Public Library
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Summer Concerts in the Park @ Orinda Community Park
Friday, June 5, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Dance, Dance, Dance Party @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Summer Fridays @ Epicurious Garden
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Rock The Plaza Concert Series @ Lafayette Plaza
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Summer Music Series @ Jack London Square
Saturday, June 6, 2026
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Pride in the Park @ Tilden Nature CenterArts & Music Resources for Families
19+ Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth With Kids
Celebrate Juneteenth, June 19th, with community gatherings, great meals, lively music, and cultural celebrations. Or a little of everything.
Dance Classes for Toddlers in the East Bay
Ballet and pre-dance classes for toddlers and children under five are both popular and prolific. Find the perfect dance class for your child.
East Bay Father’s Day Guide
Looking for things to do on Father's Day in Oakland? Here are some local-ish ideas for treating, entertaining, and celebrating Dad.
Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
Book Now: Matilda with Danny DeVito at San Francisco Symphony
Hosted live by director, Danny DeVito, experience the magical concert-and-film experience with a live orchestra performing the score!
99 Days of Summer Fun for East Bay Kids
The best ideas for family fun all summer long: fruit picking, ice cream, bike rides, beaches, splashing, and concerts!
Ticket Alert June 13: Chabot Space & Science BubbleFest
Save the date for BubbleFest at Chabot Space & Science Center in the Oakland Hills. Prepare to be delighted.
East Bay Summer Concert Round-Up for Families
If your family loves listening to live music, check out our round-up of outdoor concerts -- most of which are free -- to enjoy this ...
Sign Up for Free Trial Classes for Kids!
We love to try out a class before committing to a full session. Here are a few places that offer occasional free trials on kids' ...
Comic Book Day Meets Star Wars Day
Support your indie shops! Free comic book titles will be released to participating stores on the first Saturday in May.
