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, September 11, 2024
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Albany Concerts in the Park @ Memorial Park | AlbanyThursday, September 12, 2024
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Oaktown Jazz Workshop @ Jack London Square6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Summer Concert & Carnival @ Orinda Community Park
Saturday, September 14, 2024
9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Hip Hip Heals Conference @ MetWest High School – Dolores Huerta Campus10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Tot Shabbat @ Temple Israel of Alameda
11:00 am – 6:00 pm: Black-Eyed Pea Festival @ Marston Campbell Park
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Drop-In Art Making @ Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Origami with Margo @ Albany Library
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Community Puppet Workshop @ Kala Art Insititute
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Storytime & Mariachi Performance @ Castro Valley Library
Arts & Music Resources for Families
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month for Kids & Families
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15. We found a variety of ways to celebrate with kids in the East Bay.
Ticket Alert: Book Now for Thomas & Percy Halloween
Thomas the Tank Engine is coming near the Bay Area for Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party October 12 through October 20 to Felton's Roaring Camp ...
On Sale Now: Autumn Lights Festival Near Lake Merritt
From October 17-19, 2024, the Gardens at Lake Merritt will be lit up at night. Come, take a stroll and enjoy the magic.
Labor Day: Scottish Games in Pleasanton
Labor Day Weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds come for feats of strength, colorful highland dances, whisky tasting, and lots of kilts.
Oakland Pride Parade + Festival
Oakland Pride is here! Fairyland Pride Fest all weekend, Sep. 7-8. Sunday, join your friends in Downtown Oakland for the Pride Parade.
Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
Favorite Art Classes for Kids in the East Bay
Presenting our guide to getting your child started in art classes in the East Bay.
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.
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.
Ticket Alert: Teddy Bear Tea in Walnut Creek
Teddy Bear Tea in Walnut Creek on December 7+8, 2024, is a perfect holiday tea service for preschoolers. And it will sell out quickly!
