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, September 12, 2024
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Oaktown Jazz Workshop @ Jack London Square6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Summer Concert & Carnival @ Orinda Community Park
6:35 pm – 9:00 pm: Oakland Ballers Playoff Game @ Raimondi Park
Friday, September 13, 2024
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pop-N-Play @ Ruby’s Tumbling10:30 am – 11:00 am: Bilingual Spanish Baby Bounce @ West Branch | Berkeley Public Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Story Time @ Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Cal Men's Soccer @ Edwards Stadium
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Movies in the Park: A Million Miles Away @ Grove Park
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Outdoor Movie: Super Mario @ Meek Park
Saturday, September 14, 2024
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Alameda Fun Ride @ Washington ParkFree & Cheap Resources for Families
East Bay Father’s Day Guide
Looking for things to do on Father's Day in Oakland? Here are some local-ish ideas for treating, entertaining, and celebrating Dad.
99 Summer Activities for Kids
The best ideas for family fun all summer long: fruit picking, ice cream, bike rides, beaches, splashing, and concerts!
East Bay Summer Concert Round-Up for Families
If your family loves listening to live music, check out our round-up of outdoor concerts -- most of which are free -- to enjoy this ...
East Bay Outdoor Summer Movie Round-Up
Outdoor movies are back this summer so grab a blanket & keep your kids up late. Here are a few fun places to watch movies ...
Cal Sailing Club Offers Free Boat Rides (Sometimes)
Did you know that Cal Sailing Club offers regular free rides to curious community members (including kids 5+)?
10+ Drop-in Toddler Activities in the East Bay for $10 or Less
A helpful list of toddler activities and outings that don't require advanced planning, for East Bay kids and parents.
Summer Fairs and Festivals for Bay Area Families
Here is a list of outdoor street fairs, carnivals, county fairs, and festivals to pencil into your Summer plans from May to August.
Crown Beach in Alameda Is Perfect For Kids
The water of Crown Memorial Beach in Alameda is shallow for hundreds of feet into the Bay. This results in a huge wave-free baby pool, ...
5 Tot-Friendly Splash Parks in the East Bay
We've rounded up our favorite splash pads in the East Bay - perfect for pre-swimmers and toddlers to get cool in the summer heat.
Open for Danger: Adventure Playground Berkeley
Adventure Playground Berkeley lets kids imagine, build, and decorate their own play structures with saws, hammers, nails, and paint.
