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, November 12, 2025
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Martin Luther King Jr Branch | Oakland Public Library2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Kids Craft Hour @ Albany Library
Thursday, November 13, 2025
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public LibraryFriday, November 14, 2025
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Central Library | Berkeley Public LibrarySaturday, November 15, 2025
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drop-In Open Art Lab @ Sticky Art Lab10:00 am – 2:00 pm: MOCHA Open Studio @ MOCHA – Museum of Children’s Art
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Drop-In Art Making @ Berkeley Art Museum (BAMPFA)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo @ West Branch | Berkeley Public Library
Sunday, November 16, 2025
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Kensington Farmers' Market @ Kensington Farmers’ Market11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Drop-In Art Making @ Berkeley Art Museum (BAMPFA)
Arts & Music Resources for Families
Ticket Alert: Barbie the Movie at San Francisco Symphony
Experience a symphonic celebration of the Barbie Movie at the SF Symphony with your whole family. Book tickets now.
Ticket Alert: Cal Performances Events at Zellerbach Hall
Cal Performances brings the best of music, dance, and theater from around the globe to Bay Area audiences.
Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}
Save the date and book your tickets now for these Bay Area events for kids.
25 Best Things to Do in Oakland With Kids
Oakland offers many family-friendly activities, restaurants, and outdoor spaces. Where to begin? Take a look at 25 of our faves.
Ticket Alert: Home Alone at San Francisco Symphony
This silly classic holiday movie will be made epic alongside the San Francisco Symphony's take on the John Williams score.
Ticket Alert: Garden of D’Lights, a Sparkling Outdoor Holiday Event in Walnut Creek
Ruth Bancroft Garden lights up 3 acres of garden paths with twinkling lights to explore on a dark evening. Lovely outing for mixed ages.
Ticket Alert: Bay Area Nutcrackers & Other Holiday Performances
Want to see the Nutcracker in Oakland? Here are some lovely holiday performances to choose from including larger- and small-scale theaters.
On Sale Now: Teddy Bear Tea in Walnut Creek
Teddy Bear Tea in Walnut Creek on December 6+7, 2025, is a perfect holiday tea service for preschoolers. And it will sell out quickly!
DÃa de Los Muertos with East Bay Kids
In the East Bay, there are lots of ways to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos including festivals, performances, and crafts with children in tow.
Protected: Ticket Alert: Nutcracker Bird presented by Berkeley Ballet Theater
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