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
Friday, April 17, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pop-N-Play @ Ruby’s Tumbling
10:00 am – 10:50 am: Preschool Yoga Class @ Yama Kids Yoga
10:15 am – 11:00 am: Bouncing Babies Storytime @ Fremont Main Library
10:15 am – 11:15 am: Family Place Parent-Child Playshops @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Story Time @ Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Toddler Plus Storytime @ Main | Alameda Free Library
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Goodnight Farm @ Tilden Little Farm
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewing @ Chabot Space & Science Center
Saturday, April 18, 2026
9:00 am – 11:00 am: Earth Day Cleanup @ Shorebird Park Nature CenterFree & Cheap Resources for Families
Free Building Workshops for Kids
Calling all mini builders! Local hardware stores host a variety of free family-friendly workshops and craft projects for kids with real tools
Berkeley Park Profile: Dream Land at Aquatic Park
Dream Land in the Aquatic Park area of Berkeley is a whimsical and adventurous playground that will inspire and excite your little ones' senses.
Save the Date: Y for Youth Community Festival in SF
Join a free, family-friendly event with live music, play, free classes, bubbles, yoga, pickleball, Clifford the Big Red Dog, & beach party
3 Best Places to Fly a Kite in the East Bay
Flying a kite involves running outside and a little patience. When your kids tell you that they're bored, you can tell them to go fly ...
Ticket Alert: Touch A Truck Event at Balestrieri Farms
The Junior League of the East Bay is holding Touch A Truck event on 4/26 at a scenic farm in Briones. Families are invited! Book ...
Kid-Friendly Hikes to See Wildflowers Superbloom in the East Bay
It's wildflower season here in the East Bay! Find out the best places to go with your kiddos.
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.
Cool Off at Castro Valley Park Splash Pad
During the summertime, a water feature at Castro Valley Community Park turns into a splash pad on Wednesdays & weekends.
Open Memorial Day 2025: Meadow Home Spray Park in Concord
If you are in Concord, CA looking for a refreshing stop for little ones, the Meadow Homes Spray Park is free and open for the ...
Opening Memorial Day 2025: Spray Ground at Cannery Park in Hayward
The water feature at Cannery Park in Hayward is the big draw on hot days, operating specific days from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
