Art & Music
Family-friendly Bay Area Arts, Music, & 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, July 31, 2025
10:30 am – 11:15 am: Unique Derique @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public Library3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Art Hive: Create and Explore @ San Lorenzo Library
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Moraga Park Concert @ Moraga Commons Park
Friday, August 1, 2025
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Music in the Park @ Redwood Heights Park & Rec CenterSaturday, August 2, 2025
10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Fremont Festival of the Arts @ Downtown Fremont | Paseo Padre Pkwy & Walnut Ave10:00 am – 2:00 pm: MOCHA Open Studio @ MOCHA – Museum of Children’s Art
10:30 am – 3:00 pm: End of Summer Celebration @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Dumbarton Quarry Campfire @ Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay
Sunday, August 3, 2025
10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Fremont Festival of the Arts @ Downtown Fremont | Paseo Padre Pkwy & Walnut Ave10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Kensington Farmers' Market @ Kensington Farmers’ Market
Arts & Music Resources for Families
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.
Día 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.
On Sale Oct. 4: Teddy Bear Tea in Walnut Creek
Teddy Bear Tea in Walnut Creek on December 7+8, 2024, is a perfect holiday tea service for preschoolers. And it will sell out quickly!
Ticket Alert: Monster Jam Brings Monster Truck Action to San Francisco
Tickets for this loud, action-packed, dirty truck adventure are on sale now. If you like truck tricks and crashes, Monster Jam is the best!
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.
Family-friendly Maker Faire on Mare Island in October
Maker Faire this year seems to have even more hands on activities this year. Even though the general themes are the same every year, the ...
Free Drop-in Art Workshops with MOCHA in the Library
Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA) is partnering with Public Libraries to offer free art workshops to children throughout the week.
Community Music Day at Crowden School is Back
Community Music Day at the Crowden School offers free hands-on music experiences for children.
Hispanic/Latinx 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.
