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
Introducing The Merola Opera Program in San Francisco
Merola Opera offers an approachable, affordable program that showcases young opera singers at the start of their careers.
Dance Classes for Toddlers in the East Bay
Ballet and pre-dance classes for toddlers and children under five are both popular and prolific. Find the perfect dance class for your child.
10+ Drop-in Toddler Activities in the East Bay for $10 or Less
A helpful list of toddler activities and outings that don't require advanced planning, for East Bay kids and parents.
May 4: de Youngsters Day Out is a Celebration of Art
Reserve tickets to the annual free community day for children – the de Youngsters Day Out - a must-do for art-loving kids.
25 Places to Take Preschoolers in the East Bay – Indoors
Places to take East Bay toddlers and preschoolers: Bay Area destinations for younger kids featuring amazing indoor play spaces and museums.
Day Trip to Bay Area Discovery Museum
The Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito is a hands-on, outdoor science museum that will entertain & educate children under 5
Paint Baby Keepsakes at Brushstrokes
Paint baby keepsakes at Brushstrokes Studio by getting footprints on pottery. We like mugs and tiles the best.
Sponsor Spotlight: East Bay Music Together
All five of our children had large doses of the Music Together program as babies and toddlers. We whole-heartedly endorse the classes, teachers, instruments, and ...
Ticket Alert Aug 5-6: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Don't miss Chase Center's Hot Wheels Monster Truck Glow Party! Kids can see enormous versions of their toy cars do exciting stunts.
Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza {Ticket Alert}
Tickets are on sale now for this one-day event that will bring dozens of favorite characters together for a concert-style show packed with singing, dancing, ...
