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
Saturday, September 12, 2026
9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Black-Eyed Pea Festival @ Telegraph Ave and 46th Street10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Kids Club: Quilted Foam Art @ Michaels, Emeryville
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Kids Festival @ Golden Gate Park Bandshell
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Sound Bites – Stem for Kids @ California Historical Radio Society
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: The Bookout Block Party @ Marcus Books
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Latinx Visual Arts Workshop @ West Branch | Berkeley Public Library
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Fruitvale Branch turns 60 @ Fruitvale Branch | Oakland Public Library
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Levitt Vibe Concert Series @ Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center and Park
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Music in the Park: Trio Sin Lio @ Redwood Heights Park & Rec Center
Sunday, September 13, 2026
9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Kensington Farmers' Market @ Kensington Farmers’ MarketArts & Music Resources for Families
Kid-friendly Fairy Tale Theater in Walnut Creek
Four shows in this season are ideal for introducing little ones to live theater.
Ticket Alert: Family-Friendly Maker Faire Bay Area (Save 30%)
Maker Faire Bay Area turns 20! September 25–27, Historic Mare Island Shipyard: thousands of makers & stuff you've never seen before
Ticket Alert: Four Incredible Family Events Come to Oakland
Designed for kids and grown-ups alike, these shows invite families to share unforgettable experiences and enjoy meaningful time together.
Hispanic/Latine 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.
Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
Celebrating Diwali with Kids in the East Bay
Buy your tickets now for these family-friendly Navratri and Diwali events in the East Bay and South Bay. Tickets will sell out.
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.
Favorite Visual 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: Puppet Fair at Children’s Fairyland
Enjoy one charming show after another. Get behind-the-scenes tours, make puppet crafts, and have a puppet playdate.
Ticket Alert Aug 15-16: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Don't miss Chase Center's Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire! Kids can see enormous versions of their toy cars do exciting stunts.
