Art & Music

Family-friendly Bay Area Arts, Music, & Performances

Art museums, plays, classes, camps, and kid-friendly shows for East Bay Area children.

Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}

Favorite Visual Art Classes for Kids in the East Bay

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How to Get in FREE to Dozens of Bay Area Museums, Science Centers, + Gardens

Music Classes for East Bay Kids

Drop-in Art Studios for Families

Theater & Performing Arts Classes for Kids in the East Bay

Upcoming Art or Music Events in the East Bay

Thursday, September 24, 2026

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Music in the Parks @ Franklin Park
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Papel Picado Workshop – RSVP @ West End Branch | Alameda Free Library

Friday, September 25, 2026

10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Maker Faire Bay Area @ Mare Island
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Kids Zone at Oktoberfest @ Civic Park & Community Center (Walnut Creek)

Saturday, September 26, 2026

10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Kids Club: Fabric Ghosts @ Michaels, Emeryville
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Maker Faire Bay Area @ Mare Island
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: World Fusion Festival @ Pleasant Hill Park
11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Moraga Pear and Wine Festival @ Moraga Commons Park
11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Oakland Children's Business Festival @ Oakland Asian Cultural Center
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Kids Zone at Oktoberfest @ Civic Park & Community Center (Walnut Creek)

Arts & Music Resources for Families

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Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza {Ticket Alert}

Tickets are on sale now for this one-day event that will bring dozens of favorite characters together for a concert-style show packed with singing, dancing, ...

Theater & Performing Arts Classes for Kids in the East Bay

Looking for musical theater or acting classes for kids or teens? Here are the Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda programs that let kids take the stage.

21+ Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Richmond

Visit the parks, playgrounds, pools, museums and other kids-friendly spots located in the city of Richmond. There's plenty to explore!

Créatif Art Studio: Drop-in painting in Pleasanton

Bring your little artist to this drop-in art studio for a creative outing. It's combination of art and tech make it worth the drive to ...

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Sponsor Spotlight: The Crowden School in Berkeley

For students in grades 3-8, Crowden offers a special daily schedule designed to provide students with passion for music-making with academic development.