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
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.
Ticket Alert: Book Now for Thomas & Percy Halloween
Thomas the Tank Engine is coming close to the Bay Area for Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party, October 4 -26, 2025.
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.
Giant Trolls at Filoli through Nov. 10
Don't miss 6 gigantic wooden troll sculptures by Danish artist Thomas Dambo and the incredible natural play area in the redwoods.
Drop-in Craft Projects at Michaels Stores
Join a free kid-friendly weekend craft session at Michael's in San Leandro, Emeryville, Alameda, or Pinole. Usually in a seasonal theme.
19+ Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth With Kids
Celebrate Juneteenth, June 19th, with community gatherings, great meals, lively music, and cultural celebrations. Or a little of everything.
Ticket Alert: Pride Event at Bay Area Discovery Museum
Bay Area Discovery Museum is hosting a lively Pride celebration especially for young families with joyful activities & stories!
A Crafter’s Paradise: East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse
The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse is "every teacher's first stop and every artist's second home" for a good reason. Find your treasure.
