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, June 24, 2026
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: Mariela’s Music Time @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library3:00 pm – 3:45 pm: Drummm! @ Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm: Duncan Playful Circus @ Golden Gate Branch | Oakland Public Library
Thursday, June 25, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Moraga Park Concert @ Moraga Commons ParkFriday, June 26, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Circus in the Parks @ Yerba Buena Gardens5:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Groovin' at the Grove Summer Concert @ Shirley Sisk Grove
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Old Oakland Summer Stroll @ Old Oakland
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Summer Fridays @ Epicurious Garden
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Rock The Plaza Concert Series @ Lafayette Plaza
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Summer Music Series @ Jack London Square
Arts & Music Resources for Families
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.
Art with Kids: Andy Goldsworthy Nature Installations in San Francisco’s Presidio
If you love art and nature but struggle with your kids on long hikes or quiet art museums, the Andy Goldsworthy walking tour in the ...
A Colorful East Bay Treasure Hunt: Painted Rocks
Paint then hide painted rocks around the East Bay as a small, random act of kindness to brighten someone's day.
Reopening Oct. 4: SFMOMA With Free Admission For 2 Weeks
There’s plenty to see at SFMOMA with kids and they're reopening with two weeks of FREE admission.      Â
7 Instagram-Worthy Wall Murals in the East Bay Kids Will Love
Stunning street art wall murals around Oakland that will make you want to get your camera out, where to find them, and who made them!
Join Us Wednesdays at Noon: Berkeley Music Circus
Grab an instrument -or just your voice- for a Wednesday at noon city sing-along. We'd love to see everyone sing and play along!
Bedford Art Gallery in Walnut Creek is Small & Kid-friendly
Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek is a small art space with exhibits, colorful and kid-friendly, that rotate every few months. Parking and transit is easy.
Mom’s Night Out idea: Step-by-step Canvas Painting Studios
Painting studios where adults can feel confident about putting their brushes to canvas, including some with kid-friendly painting classes.
