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
Friday, February 13, 2026
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Valentines Crafts @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
Saturday, February 14, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drop-In Open Art Lab @ Sticky Art Lab10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Kids Club: Valentine’s Keychain and Mardi Gras Mask @ Michaels, Emeryville
11:00 am – 12:30 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Temescal Branch | Oakland Public Library
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Lunar New Year Celebration @ Hayward Public Library
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Community Block Party @ West Oakland Mural Project
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Valentines Crafts @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Dancing Through the Decades @ West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library
Sunday, February 15, 2026
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Kensington Farmers' Market @ Kensington Farmers’ MarketArts & Music Resources for Families
Black History Month for Kids and Families in the Bay Area
Celebrate with storytimes, dance performances, and a parade! We'll be adding new kid-friendly Black History Month activities all month.
Kid-Friendly OMCA: Oakland Museum of California
Children under 12 are free. Kid-friendly exhibits and beautiful gardens make the Oakland Museum of California a win for families.
Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
Giddy-up! Lunar New Year at Fairyland
Come to the party: lion dances, lucky crafts, delicious eats, and rhythmic beats promise plenty of good fortune and fun.
Ticket Alert: Once Upon a Mattress at the Presidio Theatre
Children will enjoy a magical fairytale about a silly prince finding his perfect mate using 20 mattresses and a pea at the Presidio Theatre.
20+ Valentine’s Day Outings for East Bay 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
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.
Oakland Roots Soccer Team Moves to the Coliseum
Have you been to a pro soccer game with your kids? The Oakland Roots play at the Oakland Coliseum through October.
The Black Joy Parade Returns to Oakland on Feb 22
The Black Joy Parade in Oakland, the largest free, family-friendly event of its kind in California, celebrates the Black experience and the culture.
