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
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
10:00 am – 10:45 am: Itty Bitty Storytime @ Richmond Public Library10:30 am – 11:45 am: Hikes for Tykes: Redwood Regional @ Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
11:00 am – 11:30 am: Music and Movement @ Hayward Public Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Storytime and Garden Play @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Baby Storytime @ Albany Library
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Dinovember Crafternoons @ Claremont Branch | Berkeley Public Library
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA at the Library @ Asian Branch | Oakland Public Library
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Teokalli Aztec Dance @ Hercules Library
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Family Storytime @ Kensington Library
8:30 pm – 11:00 pm: Family Fun Nights: Discount Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-In
Free & Cheap Resources for Families
Cheap Summer Movies in Alameda
For $10 per person, you can go to every movie in the Kids Movie Series this summer hosted by The Alameda Theatre & Cineplex on ...
Event Alert: Downtown Alameda Art & Wine Faire
July 26-27, you'll want to be in Downtown Alameda for the Annual Art & Wine Faire. Attending is free, but attractions have a fee.
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.
Swings on Bridgeview Trail are Delightfully Dangerous
The handbuilt swings hidden among the majestic redwoods and dripping vines make this small hike much more exciting for children.
BAMPFA for Kids and Families
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, BAMPFA, is for families and children with FREE admission for many and a hands-on art lab.
Roberts Regional Recreation Area: An Oakland Park with a Swimming Pool
Roberts Park AKA Roberts Regional Recreation Area is tucked away in the Oakland Hills with a huge playground, a calm pool, plus hiking trails and ...
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.
44 Best Activities for Teens in the East Bay & Beyond
What to do with East Bay teens? Our teenagers' Bay Area favorites include museum deals, hiking, beach day, little farm, & fire pits at ocean ...
Splashing & Swimming at the San Leandro Family Aquatic Center
The San Leandro Family Aquatic Center is a summertime gem with splash pool, water play structure, swimming pool, spray park, and waterslide.
Park Profile: Whale Park in Alameda Point
Alameda has a super playground with tons of space to run, climb and play including a big whale climbing structure, swings, and basketball court.
