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, July 26, 2024
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Family Friday at Aqua Adventure @ Aqua Adventure Waterpark5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Live at Thrive City @ Thrive City
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Point Richmond Music Festival @ Point Richmond Music Festival Stage
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Moonlight Movies: Super Mario @ Danville Community Center & Town Green
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Music in the Park: Rocky Leonard @ Redwood Heights Park & Recreation Center
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Starlight Movies: Trolls @ Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Pacific Commons Concert @ Pacific Commons
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewings @ Chabot Space & Science Center
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Cinema in the Park: Super Mario @ Fernandez Park
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Movies in the Park @ Tiller Park
Free & Cheap Resources for Families
Delicious Strawberry U-Pick at Blue House Farm
Enjoy the fresh coastal air while picking delicious organic strawberries with your children, it is a practically perfect, stress-free outing near Half Moon Bay
Stafford Lake Bike Park in Marin: An Epic Playground for Bike Lovers
This 17-acre family-friendly mountain bike course offers all the exciting jumps, challenging tricks, and clever toys that mountain bikers of all ages will love.
Youth on Course: 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 ...
Photo Scavenger Hunt for Families: Take a Shape Walk
My son and I like to walk around the neighborhood. We decided to make our walks more interesting by turning our walks into scavenger hunts ...
10 Soothing Sensory Activities for Preschoolers Worth the Mess
Easy sensory projects to do with basic household objects that will delight your little one. Almost definitely worth the mess & clean up!
Archery in Oakland at Redwood Bowmen
Bring your own bow and arrows to this archery range among the redwoods. Officially for archers 10 and up.
Join Us Wednesdays at Noon: Berkeley Music Circus
Grab an instrument -or just your voice- for a Wednesday at noon city sing-along. We'd love to see everyone sing and play along!
The Latest In Stay-Home Entertainment: Create an I Spy Game In Your Front Yard
A front yard scavenger hunt is easy to make, uses items you probably have around the house, and can even be made educational if your ...
How I Set Up a Quarantine Book and Toy Swap
My four kids are burning through every book, toy, puzzle and snack in the house. Here's what I did to refresh our toys and games ...
It’s Free! Indian Rock Park
Wear athletic shoes and bring a camera because Berkeley's Indian Rock will make you want to scale it and start snapping pictures immediately.
