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, June 26, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Circus in the Parks @ Yerba Buena Gardens5:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Groovin' at the Grove Summer Concert @ Shirley Sisk Grove
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Old Oakland Summer Stroll @ Old Oakland
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Summer Fridays @ Epicurious Garden
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Rock The Plaza Concert Series @ Lafayette Plaza
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Summer Music Series @ Jack London Square
Saturday, June 27, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Kids Club: Hamm Piggy Bank @ Michaels, Emeryville11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Lakefest Oakland @ Lake Merritt Boating Center
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Circus in the Parks @ Yerba Buena Gardens
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Music at the Park @ Danville Community Center & Town Green
Arts & Music Resources for Families
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.
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.
Oakland’s Magic Kitchen Returns to Fairyland
Fairyland is bringing the culinary delights of Oakland to its diverse children and families for special Saturday cooking events.
Join Us: Baby’s Day Out at Brushstrokes with Shef
We are so excited to announce a fun event for 510Families.com readers with pre-crawling babies made possible by Shef!
