Art & Music
Family-friendly Bay Area Arts, Music, & Performances
Art museums, plays, classes, camps, and kid-friendly shows for East Bay Area children.
Upcoming Art or Music Events in the East Bay
Sunday, April 19, 2026
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Messy Art Day 2026 @ El Cerrito Preschool Cooperative (ECPC)10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Throwing Shade Art Mob @ Webster Park
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: SFCO Sensory Friendly Family Concert @ Crowden School
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Kids Club: Clay Pencil & Paintbrush Pals @ Michaels, Emeryville
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Bohème Out of the Box @ The Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts
Saturday, April 25, 2026
9:30 am – 11:30 am: Preschool Art Pop-Up @ Civic Park & Community Center (Walnut Creek)10:30 am – 11:00 am: Verónica Freidkes Music Program @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Downtown Dance! @ Fremont Downtown Event Center & Plaza
11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Piedmont Food Fest @ Piedmont Park
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Spring Family Day @ Richmond Art Center
Arts & Music Resources for Families
On Sale Now: Brick Blast for LEGO® Fans
Get your tickets before the prices go up to enjoy the incredible Brick Blast LEGO Fan Event in Santa Clara
Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
Ticket Alert: Teen Night at San Francisco Symphony
Symphony music made for teens, open to all. Enjoy a night out that hits different.
Book Now: Messy Art Day for Children Age 5 and Under
Messy Art Day is a special event, open to the public, for kids five & under at El Cerrito Preschool Co-op on Sunday, April 19.
Ticket Alert: Golden State Storm Women’s Tackle Football
Join the Golden State Storm’s inaugural season (pro women’s tackle football) with its welcoming, family-friendly vibe. Use our discount code!
Oakland Roots Soccer Team Returns to the Coliseum
Have you been to a pro soccer game with your kids? The Oakland Roots play at the Oakland Coliseum through October.
Ticket Alert: Big Art Weekend at Bay Area Discovery Museum
Explore hands-on activities from building giant cardboard creations to squishing colorful foam.
Ticket Alert: Cal Performances Drum Tao
Cal Performances brings the best of music, dance, and theater from around the globe to Bay Area audiences.
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.
Cheer On Oakland Ballers Baseball Team
My family is so excited to cheer for the Ballers at Raimondi Park in West Oakland.
