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
Saturday, July 27, 2024
10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Art & Wine Faire @ Downtown Alameda10:00 am – 11:00 am: Family Storytime @ Hercules Library
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Play-Doh Playtime @ West End Branch | Alameda Free Library
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Berry Picking at Ardenwood @ Ardenwood Historic Farm
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Creature Feature @ Tilden Nature Center
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Story Time @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Rockridge Family Storytime @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Drop-In Art Making @ Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
11:00 am – 11:30 am: Puppet Art Theater @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Visit Shoreline Interpretive Center @ Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center
Free & Cheap Resources for Families
Summer Brainstorm: 25 Things to Do that Cost Less Than $10
Summer bucket list of family fun outings that cost less less than 10 bucks for an adult and a kid.
How to Enjoy a Campfire Without Camping
Experience a glowing campfire without the hassle of camping at EBPRD's summertime campfire programs
Where to Play on a Hot Day, East Bay
Our team of experienced parents weighed in on where to go and what to do when it is Just Too Dang Hot. Start with donuts.
Top 3 Family-Friendly Bike Rides in Alameda
Biking is the best way to experience the city of Alameda with your kids. Cross the island on a bike via clearly-marked bike routes. Here ...
Larkey Spray Ground in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek's Larkey Spray Ground is the perfect place to spend a sunny day in the Bay with kids 5 and under.
East Bay Fireworks and Other Fourth of July Events
Fireworks, parades, BBQ, and did we say fireworks? Our Fourth of July Guide for East Bay families has lots of ideas to celebrate.
Cheap Summer Movies in Alameda
For $10 per person, you can go to every movie in the Kids Movie Series this summer hosted by The Alameda Theatre & Cineplex on ...
$1.75 Summer Movie Clubhouse in Hayward & Richmond
The Century 14 Walnut Creek will show eight kid-friendly movies for the summer with a deal on admission and snacks.
Play at Habitot’s Little Town Experience in Bay Street
The Little Town experience has a grocery store, wiggle wall, fire truck, performances, and more to delight children 0 to 5.
A Daycation at Don Castro Swimming Lagoon in Hayward
The clear blue water, sandy toddler-friendly beach and shallows, and affordable price all make for the perfect East Bay daycation with your family.
