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, September 9, 2026
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: Rockin' Kids Sing-Along @ Albany Library2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Kids Craft Hour @ Albany Library
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Concerts in the Park @ Memorial Park | Albany
Thursday, September 10, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Musical Story Time @ Frances Albrier Community Center (San Pablo Park)3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: MOCHA At The Library! @ Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Summer Concert @ Castro Valley Library
Friday, September 11, 2026
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: MOCHA At The Library! @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library5:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Pt. Richmond Music Festival @ Point Richmond Music Festival Stage
Saturday, September 12, 2026
9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Black-Eyed Pea Festival @ Telegraph Ave and 46th Street10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Kids Club: Quilted Foam Art @ Michaels, Emeryville
Arts & Music Resources for Families
Ticket Alert: Space Week 2026 at Chabot Space & Science Center
Save the dates for Space Week at Chabot Space & Science Center in the Oakland Hills. Prepare to be delighted.
Ticket Alert: Lenny Pearce Toddler Rave World Tour Coming to Oakland
Lenny Pearce's Toddler Rave brings to Oakland: Big beats. Little feet. Home before bedtime.
Party Recap: Baby’s Day Out at Brushstrokes (photos!)
We had a lovely Baby's Day Out at Brushstrokes Studio. Please join us for our next tot or baby outing TBD.
Ticket Alert: Little Kid-Friendly Concert in Berkeley
Join us to stomp along with The Story Time Band when they take the stage at The Freight on June 13.
19+ Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth With Kids
Celebrate Juneteenth, June 19th, with community gatherings, great meals, lively music, and cultural celebrations. Or a little of everything.
Dance Classes for Toddlers in the East Bay
Ballet and pre-dance classes for toddlers and children under five are both popular and prolific. Find the perfect dance class for your child.
East Bay Father’s Day Guide
Looking for things to do on Father's Day in Oakland? Here are some local-ish ideas for treating, entertaining, and celebrating Dad.
Book Now: Matilda with Danny DeVito at San Francisco Symphony
Hosted live by director, Danny DeVito, experience the magical concert-and-film experience with a live orchestra performing the score!
99 Days of Summer Fun for East Bay Kids
The best ideas for family fun all summer long: fruit picking, ice cream, bike rides, beaches, splashing, and concerts!
Ticket Alert June 13: Chabot Space & Science BubbleFest
Save the date for BubbleFest at Chabot Space & Science Center in the Oakland Hills. Prepare to be delighted.
