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
Monday, June 15, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pop-N-Play @ Ruby’s Tumbling9:00 am – 7:00 pm: Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime @ Alameda Veterans Memorial Building
10:30 am – 11:15 am: Happy Baby Sign Language Storytime @ Richmond Civic Center Plaza
10:30 am – 11:15 am: Mr. Elephant Music and Puppets @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library
11:00 am – 11:30 am: Puppet Art Theater @ North Branch | Berkeley Public Library
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Lawrence Hall of Science on-the-go @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm: Kids Go Mandarin @ Albany Library
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm: New Book Storytime @ Main | Alameda Free Library
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Monday Evening Storytime @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
Free & Cheap Resources for Families
Golf With Us: Kids Play Golf for $5 or Less
Youth on Course members, ages 6 to 18, can play a round of golf at over 1,300 participating courses for $1 to $5 after paying ...
Summertime Reading Games Powered by the Libraries
Summer is for reading! Many area public libraries offer summer reading games, community events & many cool kid-sized prizes for reading.
19+ Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth With Kids
Celebrate Juneteenth, June 19th, with community gatherings, great meals, lively music, and cultural celebrations. Or a little of everything.
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 ...
East Bay Father’s Day Guide
Looking for things to do on Father's Day in Oakland? Here are some local-ish ideas for treating, entertaining, and celebrating Dad.
Cheap Movies for Families: Summer Movie Deals
Regal, AMC, and Cinemark are offering cheap movie deals all summer long for Bay Area families.
99 Days of Summer Fun for East Bay Kids
The best ideas for family fun all summer long: fruit picking, ice cream, bike rides, beaches, splashing, and concerts!
San Leandro Family Aquatic Center: The Pool Every East Bay Parent Should Know About
The San Leandro Family Aquatic Center is a summertime gem with splash pool, water play structure, swimming pool, spray park, and waterslide.
Adventure Playground in Berkeley Is Unlike Any Park You’ve Seen
Adventure Playground Berkeley lets kids imagine, build, and decorate their own play structures with saws, hammers, nails, and paint.
Parents’ Guide to East Bay Gardens
Explore family-friendly East Bay Gardens for outdoor fun: admire flowers, follow butterflies, enjoy nature, & get inspired!
