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
Sunday, January 19, 2025
11:00 am – 6:00 pm: Model Train Show and Open House @ Walnut Creek Model Railroad SocietyMonday, January 20, 2025
8:00 am – 4:30 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden9:00 am – 3:45 pm: Free Entrance Day at National Parks @ Muir Woods
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Lakeside Littles @ Shadow Cliffs Lake
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
10:00 am – 10:45 am: Itty Bitty Storytime @ Richmond Public Library10:15 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 – 11:45 am: Hikes for Tykes: MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline @ Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: MOCHA Art Workshop @ West Branch | Berkeley Public Library
11:00 am – 11:30 am: Family Storytime @ West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library
Free & Cheap Resources for Families
{510} Family Faves with Kids Love Oakland
Lifelong Oaklander, Kamaria Lofton, shares her book series, Kids Love Oakland, and her 3 favorite places to go with her kids.
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.
Simple, Creative Halloween Costumes
Super simple but creative Halloween costumes for kids or clever parents with easy DIY instructions.
DIY Outdoor School: Redwood Regional + Botany Exploration
We took this Montessori-inspired leaf classification activity out to the local trails to extend the learning and heighten our environmental awareness.
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.
