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
Thursday, December 4, 2025
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Free First Thursdays at BAMPFA @ Berkeley Art Museum (BAMPFA)3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Music in Parks @ Godfrey Park
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm: Free First Thursdays @ SFMOMA
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: BHS Chorus Concert @ Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
Friday, December 5, 2025
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Art Workshop @ West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
Saturday, December 6, 2025
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drop-In Open Art Lab @ Sticky Art Lab10:00 am – 2:00 pm: MOCHA Open Studio @ MOCHA – Museum of Children’s Art
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Drop-In Art Making @ Berkeley Art Museum (BAMPFA)
Arts & Music Resources for Families
On Sale Now: Autumn Lights Festival Near Lake Merritt
From October 16-18, 2025, the Gardens at Lake Merritt will be lit up at night. Come, take a stroll and enjoy the magic.
Taking Kids to Performances at Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall: A Guide for Families
Cal Performance's family-friendly lineup at Zellerbach Hall makes planning a special outing a cinch. Adults will appreciate the East Bay location!Â
Labor Day: Scottish Games in Pleasanton
Labor Day Weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds come for feats of strength, colorful highland dances, whisky tasting, and lots of kilts.
Where Do You Take Guests From Out-of-Town?
To show off the East Bay to your friends from back home, where do you go? We've got culture, stunning views, the Bay, and redwoods!
Until Nov.2 : Bubble Planet Experience in Oakland
Bubble Planet is part art exhibit, part playground—a perfect combo for young children and Instagram-happy parents.
Oakland Pride Parade
Oakland Pride is here! Fairyland Pride Fest and a Pride Parade.
Ticket Alert: Yo-Yo Ma & Angélique Kidjo in a Family-Friendly Show at the Greek Theatre
A not-to-miss event for East Bay families, on Saturday, August 30, musical legends Yo-Yo Ma and Angélique Kidjo will take the stage at Berkeley’s iconic ...
Favorite Visual Art Classes for Kids in the East Bay
Presenting our guide to getting your child started in art classes in the East Bay.
Event Alert: Downtown Alameda Art & Wine Faire
July 26-27, you'll want to be in Downtown Alameda for the Annual Art & Wine Faire. Attending is free, but attractions have a fee.
BAMPFA for Kids and Families
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, BAMPFA, is for families and children with FREE admission for many and a hands-on art lab.
