Art & Music

Family-friendly Bay Area Arts, Music, & Performances

Art museums, plays, classes, camps, and kid-friendly shows for East Bay Area children.

Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}

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Favorite Visual Art Classes for Kids in the East Bay

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How to Get in FREE to Dozens of Bay Area Museums, Science Centers, + Gardens

Music Classes for East Bay Kids

Drop-in Art Studios for Families

Theater & Performing Arts Classes for Kids in the East Bay

Upcoming Art or Music Events in the East Bay

Thursday, June 25, 2026

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Moraga Park Concert @ Moraga Commons Park

Friday, June 26, 2026

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Circus in the Parks @ Yerba Buena Gardens
5:00 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, Emeryville
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Lakefest Oakland @ Lake Merritt Boating Center
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Circus in the Parks @ Yerba Buena Gardens

Arts & Music Resources for Families

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 ...

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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.

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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, ...

The Temescal Farmer’s Market, Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt & Frog Park

This Oakland playground is filled on Sundays with folks who have walked over from the Farmer's Market. Try it any day of the week!

Theater & Performing Arts Classes for Kids in the East Bay

Looking for musical theater or acting classes for kids or teens? Here are the Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda programs that let kids take the stage.

21+ Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Richmond

Visit the parks, playgrounds, pools, museums and other kids-friendly spots located in the city of Richmond. There's plenty to explore!

Créatif Art Studio: Drop-in painting in Pleasanton

Bring your little artist to this drop-in art studio for a creative outing. It's combination of art and tech make it worth the drive to ...

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Sponsor Spotlight: The Crowden School in Berkeley

For students in grades 3-8, Crowden offers a special daily schedule designed to provide students with passion for music-making with academic development.