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
Thursday, March 5, 2026
10:00 am – 11:45 am: Garden Playdate @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library10:15 am – 11:15 am: Toddler Storytime @ Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Mother Goose on the Loose @ Main | Alameda Free Library
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Musical Story Time @ Freight & Salvage @ Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Toddler Dance Party @ Albany Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Toddler Storytime and Playtime @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Chop and Chat – Cooking Fun @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm: Free First Thursdays @ SFMOMA
Friday, March 6, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake GardenFree & Cheap Resources for Families
Celebrating Women’s History Month in the East Bay
Looking for a way to celebrate Women's History Month with your family? Check out this handy list!
Sign Up for Free Trial Classes for Kids!
We love to try out a class before committing to a full session. Here are a few places that offer occasional free trials on kids' ...
The Black Joy Parade Returns to Oakland on Feb 22
The Black Joy Parade in Oakland, the largest free, family-friendly event of its kind in California, celebrates the Black experience and the culture.
Free and Cheap Activities Scheduled This Month
Free and Cheap activities for your family this month. Some of the best things in life are FREE, right? Now go do them with your ...
Where Can New Parents Meet Each Other in the East Bay?
Looking for an opening to connect with other new mothers? Here are some resources including support groups and activity groups in the East Bay.
How to Get in FREE to Dozens of Bay Area Museums, Science Centers, + Gardens
Many of the Bay Area's very best museums are free at least one day each month. If you arrive early, you can visit world-class museums ...
Black History Month for Kids and Families in the Bay Area
Celebrate with storytimes, dance performances, and a parade! We'll be adding new kid-friendly Black History Month activities all month.
20+ Valentine’s Day Outings for East Bay Families
Love is love. Valentine's Day activities for families in the East Bay. We are excited to share this round-up of love- and heart-themed activities
What Are The Closest Snow Play Trips for Bay Area Families?
Where to take Bay Area kids to play in the snow? Skip the lifts. Here are five options for kid-friendly snow play with snowshoes or ...
Arlington Park & Clubhouse: Lots to explore in El Cerrito
Arlington Park has tons of green space and is one of those winding parks that has a variety of areas to explore beyond the play ...
