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, May 22, 2026
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Dim Sum Craft @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Summer Fridays @ Epicurious Garden
Saturday, May 23, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Kids Club: DIY Bookmarks @ Michaels, Emeryville1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: AAPI Month Dance Performance @ Salesforce Park
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm: AAPI Heritage Month with Chinatown Records @ Asian Branch | Oakland Public Library
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Dumbarton Quarry Campfire @ Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay
Sunday, May 24, 2026
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Free Community Day @ SFMOMAWednesday, May 27, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Music Time with Mister Daniel @ Main Branch | San Leandro Public LibraryFriday, May 29, 2026
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Friday Nights at OMCA @ Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Summer Fridays @ Epicurious Garden
Arts & Music Resources for Families
Day Trip to Di Rosa: Kid-Friendly Art Museum in Wine Country
Wine country, art museum—these things may not initially strike you as family-friendly, but they totally are. Trust me on this one!
Banksy in San Francisco: What Parents Need to Know
Recommended for teens, adults, and subversive pre-teens with an anti-Capitalist sensibility, the Unauthorized Art of Banksy is here.
teamLab: Continuity at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
teamLab: Continuity at the Asian Art Museum is totally awesome and your kids will love it. And kids under 12 are always free!
3 Easy Ways to Introduce Middle Eastern Culture to East Bay Kids
Thanks to Stephanie Meade for this guest post. Stephanie is the founder and editor of InCultureParent.com, a tremendous resource for parents raising global citizens. One ...
Cornerstone Sonoma: Kid-friendly Botanical Garden and Wine Tasting
Want a good family-friendly wine country activity? We love Cornerstone Sonoma, a botanical garden/art exhibit/wine tasting experience in one.
Extended Through January: Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit in SF
Located on Van Ness at Market St, Immersive Van Gogh will surround you with colorful lighted artwork and possibly delight your kids!
Kid-friendly Beer Garden: The Junction Beer Garden
The Junction Beer Garden in Mill Valley has a huge outdoor eating area, large play structure, 30 beers on tap, and fantastic pizzas and salads.
What to Do With Kids in the Elmwood (Berkeley)
Our favorite fantastic places in the Elmwood to enjoy with children including where to eat, where to play, and where to shop!
Ticket Alert: Disney on Ice
Coming soon to a theater or arena near you: Moana on ice skates. Get your tickets now.
Chocolate and Chalk Art Festival
The sidewalks in North Berkeley will be bursting with color during the CHOCOLATE & CHALK ART FESTIVAL on Saturday, June 19, 2021.
