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, 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
11:45 am – 12:00 pm: Baby Bounce @ Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library
Free & Cheap Resources for Families
Daytrip to Potrero Hill
Fun times in the sunny San Francisco neighborhood of Potrero Hill.
Join us for Mom’s Night Out @ Sticky Art Lab
This event is now sold out. There is a waitlist in case anyone can't join us. We have partnered with UrbanSitter and Sticky ...
Reader tip: Clothes for preemies
Today is the first World Prematurity Day. We've got two tidbits to share for families with preemies.
New mom challenge: Enjoy modern art
The first time, I took my baby to BAM/PFA in Berkeley was the best of times and the worst of times. I enjoyed strolling and ...
Letterboxing in the 510
Up for a treasure hunt? We've got a couple of clues for you.
