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
Friday, May 1, 2026
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Opera For Kids @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library5:30 pm – 9:00 pm: BHS Jazz Salsa Night @ Berkeley High School
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Cinco de Mayo Celebration @ Marina Community Center
Saturday, May 2, 2026
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Book Launch for the Deaf Baby Instruction Manual @ The Learning Tree Preschool10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Comic Book Giveaway @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: MOCHA Open Studio: Grand Opening @ MOCHA – Museum of Children’s Art
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Stories in Sound @ Asian Branch | Oakland Public Library
11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Japantown Children's Day Festival @ Japantown
11:00 am – 6:00 pm: Lei of Aloha Festival @ Mare Island
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: May Day Gathering & Bazaar @ Luna Dance & Creativity
Arts & Music Resources for Families
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
Drop-in art-making hours for preschoolers at MOCHA in Oakland
MOCHA offers children as young as 18 months the opportunity to explore art materials in a space designed just for them.
Ticket Alert: Music for Families at San Francisco Symphony
Come to Davies Symphony Hall for dance, rhythm, and storytelling that make classical music feel alive and exciting for young audiences.
Ticket Alert: Train Ride with Easter Bunny Visit
Easter Bunny and a steam train ride through the redwoods! Just, wow. Buy tickets now for one of these train rides in April.
Lunar New Year in the Bay Area is a Family-Friendly Celebration
As the Year of the Horse approaches, a handful of wonderful kid-friendly Lunar New Year celebrations pop up around the Bay Area.
30+ Experience Gift Ideas for East Bay Families
Experience gifts are memorable, magical, and clutter-free. We love to give tickets and memberships as holiday gifts. Need ideas?
Drop-in Art Studios for Families
I love art studios stocked with supplies where I can let my kids get messy without worrying about cleaning up afterward. These drop-in studios fit ...
Ticket Alert: The Nutcracker Bird presented by Berkeley Ballet
This special holiday experience includes festive treats and cozy beverages before the show!
Ticket Alert: The Harlem Globetrotters in Oakland
What to know about taking your family to the Harlem Globetrotter's game in Oakland
