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
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
9:00 am – 3:45 pm: Free Entrance Day at National Parks @ Muir Woods10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Juniper Corner Pop-Up Play @ Memoria Park – San Leandro
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Veteran's Day at Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
8:30 pm – 11:00 pm: Family Fun Nights: Discount Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-In
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Storytime on the Lawn @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library1:15 pm – 2:45 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Martin Luther King Jr Branch | Oakland Public Library
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm: East Bay Parks Nature Program @ Eastmont Branch | Oakland Public Library
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Kids Craft Hour @ Albany Library
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: School-Age Storytime @ Main | Alameda Free Library
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Read to a Dog! @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public Library
Free & Cheap Resources for Families
Best Christmas Lights in the East Bay
We love holiday lights! Whether you stay in the car and do a "drive-by" or get out to stroll, East Bay Christmas light displays are ...
Fourth Street Lights Up With Dazzling Holiday Lights
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, head on down to Berkeley's Fourth Street at Delaware for an extra dose of holiday cheer beginning at 5 pm.
On Sale Now: Golden Gate Park Lights Up with Lightscape
Lightscape at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco is a glorious ticketed one-mile wander through light and sound.
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.
10+ All-Abilities Playgrounds and Play Spaces Near Oakland
Inclusive playgrounds are designed with innovative features to welcome children of all ages and capabilities. These are within an hour of Oakland.
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.
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.
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.
