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, June 8, 2026
10:30 am – 11:15 am: Drummm! @ Main Library | Oakland Public LibraryTuesday, June 9, 2026
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm: Music with Mr. Elephant @ Cesar Chavez Branch | Oakland Public Library6:30 pm – 7:15 pm: Duncan Playful Circus @ Dimond Branch | Oakland Public Library
6:30 pm – 7:15 pm: Mariela’s Music Time @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm: Soul 4Kidz @ Golden Gate Branch | Oakland Public LibraryThursday, June 11, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Musical Story Time @ Freight & Salvage @ Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse10:30 am – 11:15 am: Soul 4Kidz @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public Library
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: Family Music Lab @ Albany Library
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Moraga Park Concert @ Moraga Commons Park
Friday, June 12, 2026
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Dance, Dance, Dance Party @ Central Library | Berkeley Public LibraryArts & Music Resources for Families
The Black Joy Parade Returns to Oakland on Feb 22
The Black Joy Parade in Oakland, the largest free, family-friendly event of its kind in California, celebrates the Black experience and the culture.
10+ Drop-in Toddler Activities in the East Bay for $10 or Less
A helpful list of toddler activities and outings that don't require advanced planning, for East Bay kids and parents.
Cheer On Oakland Ballers Baseball Team
My family is so excited to cheer for the Ballers at Raimondi Park in West Oakland.
Ticket Alert: Family Matinees at Rialto Cinemas
Cerrito Rialto and Elmwood Theatre welcome families to their free weekend matinees. Tickets available in advance.
Black History Month for Kids and Families in the Bay Area
Celebrate with storytimes, dance performances, and a parade! We'll be adding new kid-friendly Black History Month activities all month.
Kid-Friendly OMCA: Oakland Museum of California
Children under 12 are free. Kid-friendly exhibits and beautiful gardens make the Oakland Museum of California a win for families.
Giddy-up! Lunar New Year at Fairyland
Come to the party: lion dances, lucky crafts, delicious eats, and rhythmic beats promise plenty of good fortune and fun.
Ticket Alert: Once Upon a Mattress at the Presidio Theatre
Children will enjoy a magical fairytale about a silly prince finding his perfect mate using 20 mattresses and a pea at the Presidio Theatre.
Children’s Creativity Museum in SF
The Children's Creativity Museum in Yerba Buena Gardens is a hands-on, multimedia art and technology experience for kids 2-12.
20+ Valentine’s Day Outings for East Bay Families
Love is love. Valentine's Day activities for families in the East Bay. We are excited to share this round-up of love- and heart-themed activities
