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
Ticket Alert: Barbie the Movie at San Francisco Symphony
Experience a symphonic celebration of the Barbie Movie at the SF Symphony with your whole family. Book tickets now.
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: 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, ...
