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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, February 10, 2025

8:00 am – 4:30 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: MOCHA Art Workshop @ Eastmont Branch | Oakland Public Library
5:15 pm – 5:45 pm: Family Storytime @ San Pablo Public Library
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Evening Family Storytime @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Black History Month Storytime @ West End Branch | Alameda Free Library

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

10:00 am – 10:45 am: Itty Bitty Storytime @ Richmond Public Library
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Trails and Tales @ Regional Parks Botanic Garden
10:15 am – 10:30 am: Toddler Storytime @ Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Baby & Toddler Storytime @ Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: MOCHA Art Workshop @ West Branch | Berkeley Public Library

Free & Cheap Resources for Families

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Things to Do with Kids in Oakland’s Park Blvd. Glenview District

In the midst of the tree-lined boulevard and rows of bungalows, comes a small but bountiful stretch of mom and pop shops, eateries, salons, small ...

Park Profile: Imagine Inclusive Playground in Dublin

Explore this, shiny, new, and expansive playground with inclusive features, just 30 minutes away from Oakland.
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9 Playground Ziplines for Bay Area Kids

Our favorite nearby ziplines in the East Bay are in Berkeley and Alameda, but we found a dozen more for adventurous kids to try.
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Park Profile: Dorothy Bolte Park in the Berkeley Hills

With a thrilling 40-foot concrete slide connecting two playgrounds, Dorothy Bolte Park in the Berkeley Hills provides hours of amusement.
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Rolling Around Brooklyn Basin (Oakland) with Kids

Township Commons Park at Brooklyn Basin is a beautiful & expansive part of the Oakland waterfront with places to dine, fish, scooter, and more.
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Oakland Scavenger Hunt: These Adorable Gnomes Will Delight Your Kids

Hundreds of gnomes fill the sidewalks of Oakland, and will delight you every time. Here's where, and how to find them.
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Knowland Park: Behind The Oakland Zoo (Cloudy With a Chance of Spotting Animals)

The walking paths of Knowland Park lead to spectacular views of the Bay, and if you go at the right time, you can see into ...
Visiting iconic murals in San Francisco's Umbrella Alley. | Photo: Julia Gidwani

Visit Umbrella Alley and Add a Touch of Kid-friendly Whimsy to an SF Adventure

Give your kids a camera and get up close with one of San Francisco’s latest Instagram-worthy art experience destinations.
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Profile: Alameda Point Neighborhood Playground

The Alameda Point Neighborhood Park is a new hidden gem on the former Alameda Navy Base with wonderful two-kid swings & lots to climb.

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