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
Thursday, October 3, 2024
8:00 am – 4:30 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden10:00 am – 11:00 am: Play Pals Drop-In Group @ Hercules Library
10:15 am – 10:45 am: Storytime @ Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:15 am – 10:30 am: Toddler Storytime at Lakeview @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Musical Story Time @ Freight & Salvage @ Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Pinole Family Storytime @ Pinole Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Preschool Storytime @ Bay Farm Branch | Alameda Free Library
11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Free First Thursdays at BAMPFA @ Berkeley Art Museum (BAMPFA)
1:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Free First Thursdays @ SFMOMA
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Cultural Crafting @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library
Free & Cheap Resources for Families
Have you been to the Alameda Flea Market?
The Alameda Point Antiques Faire is held on the first Sunday of each month at the former naval air station (so the next one is ...
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.
