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
Monday, January 19, 2026
11:00 am – 5:00 pm: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Day @ Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)1:00 pm – 3:30 pm: MLK Music Festival @ Yerba Buena Gardens
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Kids Craft Hour @ Albany Library2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Cardboard Town Craft @ San Pablo Public Library
Thursday, January 22, 2026
9:30 am – 12:00 pm: Together Wee Move with the Story-Time Band @ Frances Albrier Community Center (San Pablo Park)Friday, January 23, 2026
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Fremont's 70th Anniversary Celebration @ Fremont Downtown Event Center & PlazaSaturday, January 24, 2026
9:30 am – 1:00 pm: Family-Friendly Opening Festival @ The Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drop-In Open Art Lab @ Sticky Art Lab
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Library 75th Kickoff Celebration @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library
Arts & Music Resources for Families
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.
Indigenous People’s Heritage Month for Kids
November is Indigenous People’s Heritage Month. Here are a few ways to reflect on the cultures, traditions, and history of the Bay Area's first peoples.
Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month for Kids & Families
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15. We found a variety of ways to celebrate with kids in the East Bay.
Celebrating Diwali with Kids in the East Bay
Buy your tickets now for these family-friendly Navratri and Diwali events in the East Bay and South Bay. Tickets will sell out.
Shop Local: Christmas Crafts to Enjoy Together
Here are the holiday crafts I love to do with my young daughter and the local shops where we pick up supplies in Berkeley, Oakland, ...
