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
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm: MOCHA At The Library! @ Martin Luther King Jr Branch | Oakland Public Library1:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Junior Carpenter Workshops @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Kids Craft Hour @ Albany Library
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Jewish Harvest Festival of Sukkot @ West End Branch | Alameda Free Library
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: School-Age Storytime @ Main | Alameda Free Library
Thursday, October 9, 2025
7:30 am – 9:00 am: Free Admission Hours @ San Francisco Botanical Garden9:00 am – 5:30 pm: Farm Animals Visit @ Orchard Nursery and Florist
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Play Cafe @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Storytime @ Temescal Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Firefighter Storytime @ Pinole Library
Free & Cheap Resources for Families
Heart Smart & Head Smart: Oakland’s Aurora School for K-8
Discover a vibrant community at Aurora School, an independent K-8 institution in Oakland's Upper Rockridge neighborhood. With a focus on academic excellence and social justice, ...
DÃa de Los Muertos with East Bay Kids
In the East Bay, there are lots of ways to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos including festivals, performances, and crafts with children in tow.
Halloween Events for East Bay Kids
Fun and safe Halloween events and activities for kids in Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding areas.
Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month for Kids & Families
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15. We found a variety of ways to celebrate with kids in the East Bay.
A Little Kids’ Guide to Downtown Benicia
Downtown Benicia is the cutest little place with some big history. With California's third capitol building, picnic, seashore, treats & more!
East Bay Candy Buyback — Turn Candy into Cash!
East Bay children can exchange Halloween candy for cash at a Halloween candy buyback at the dentist's office.
Celebrating Diwali with Kids in the East Bay
Buy your tickets now for these family-friendly Navratri and Diwali events in the East Bay and South Bay. Tickets will sell out.
Community Music Day at Crowden School is Back
Community Music Day at the Crowden School offers free hands-on music experiences for children.
What to Do With Kids on Berkeley’s Fourth Street
Berkeley's Fourth Street has the food, fun, and stuff to please folks of all ages. Up early? Love trains? Reptiles? Coffee? Toys? Come on.
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!
