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
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm: Drummm! @ Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library4:00 pm – 4:45 pm: Duncan Playful Circus @ Golden Gate Branch | Oakland Public Library
Thursday, June 25, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Moraga Park Concert @ Moraga Commons ParkFriday, 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, EmeryvilleArts & Music Resources for Families
Save the Date: Y for Youth Community Festival in SF
Join a free, family-friendly event with live music, play, free classes, bubbles, yoga, pickleball, Clifford the Big Red Dog, & beach party
Date Night, Mom’s Night Out, or Family Night Out at Berkeley’s Greek Theatre
When the sun goes down and the production lights go on, there's nothing like the energy of the crowd at Berkeley's Greek Theatre.
Exploring Oakland’s Jack London Square with Kids
Things to do with kids in Oakland's Jack London Square, from food to play, there's a lot to do and see.
Bay Street Emeryville: A Family-Friendly Destination
Bay Street welcomes families with new restaurants, seating, and free games to play.
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!
Ticket Alert: Return of the Ringling Circus
The new circus has all of the thrills with none of the animals. There may even be too many exciting things at once.
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.
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
