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}

Favorite Visual Art Classes for Kids in the East Bay

Child playing with pretend garden/kitchen toys near parent

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, September 24, 2026

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Music in the Parks @ Franklin Park
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Papel Picado Workshop – RSVP @ West End Branch | Alameda Free Library

Friday, September 25, 2026

10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Maker Faire Bay Area @ Mare Island
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Kids Zone at Oktoberfest @ Civic Park & Community Center (Walnut Creek)

Saturday, September 26, 2026

10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Kids Club: Fabric Ghosts @ Michaels, Emeryville
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Maker Faire Bay Area @ Mare Island
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: World Fusion Festival @ Pleasant Hill Park
11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Moraga Pear and Wine Festival @ Moraga Commons Park
11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Oakland Children's Business Festival @ Oakland Asian Cultural Center
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Kids Zone at Oktoberfest @ Civic Park & Community Center (Walnut Creek)

Arts & Music Resources for Families

Lord Huron show at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley with fans at sunset showing the campanile

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.

Burger, fries, & shake by the fire pit at Bay Street Bay Break Terrace

Bay Street Emeryville: A Family-Friendly Destination

Bay Street welcomes families with new restaurants, seating, and free games to play.

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.

Child crawls inside foam play things at Wobbleland exhibit at Bay Area Discovery Museum.

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 ...