Free & Cheap
Family-friendly Bay Area Fun on The Cheap
Discounted admission to museums, plays, classes and other tips to discover free fun for East Bay Area children.
Upcoming Free or Cheap Events in the East Bay
Sunday, August 24, 2025
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Montclair Village Farmers' Market @ Montclair Village10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Kensington Farmers' Market @ Kensington Farmers’ Market
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Sunday Storytime @ Tilden Regional Park
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Drop-In Art Making @ Berkeley Art Museum (BAMPFA)
11:00 am – 6:00 pm: King Tut Festival @ Coptic Youth Center
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Cal Sailing Club Open House @ Cal Sailing Club
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Cornell Kids' Market @ Cornell Elementary School
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Craft Workshop: Clay Dinosaur Collage @ Michaels, Emeryville
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Storytime at Mr. Mopps @ Mr. Mopps’ Children’s Books & Toys
Monday, August 25, 2025
7:30 am – 9:00 am: Free Admission Hours @ San Francisco Botanical GardenFree & Cheap Resources for Families
Where Do You Take Guests From Out-of-Town?
To show off the East Bay to your friends from back home, where do you go? We've got culture, stunning views, the Bay, and redwoods!
Late Summer Brainstorm: 25 Things to Do that Cost Less Than $10
Summer bucket list of family fun outings that cost less than 10 bucks for one adult and one child
Profile: West Oakland Farm Park & Playground
West Oakland Farm Park has it all according to my little ones: farm, playground, green space, animals, and an amazing mission.
10 Mostly Free & Cheap Outings for Mixed Ages in the East Bay
With kids age two to nine, it is hard to find something for everyone. Here are ten terrific East Bay places that we all love.
Park Profile: Colorful Krusi Park in Alameda
Krusi Park in Alameda is a super fun playground to bring both toddlers and school aged kids alike. My four kids asked to go two ...
How to Enjoy a Campfire Without Camping
Experience a glowing campfire without the hassle of camping at EBPRD's summertime campfire programs
Park Profile: Totland in Berkeley
We love Totland for toddlers, and especially for parents who are on their own with a new second baby. Swings, climbing things, spinny rides, and ...
National Night Out Gatherings in the East Bay
August 5 is National Night Out, a day centered on community building. Organize an event among your neighbors, or join a city-led event. Find one ...
Family Summer Movies Deals
The Century 14 Walnut Creek will show eight kid-friendly movies for the summer with a deal on admission and snacks.
Free Storytimes Around the East Bay
A round-up of kid-friendly storytimes in the next 30 days including libraries, bookstores, and other fun places. Let someone else read your baby a book.
