Deals and Discounts for East Bay Families

This Red and White Fleet Cruise launched in 1939 as part of the Golden Gate International Exposition, and it's still entertaining visitors and locals alike more than 70 years later. After departing fr... [more+]

This Red and White Fleet Cruise launched in 1939 as part of the Golden Gate International Exposition, and it's still entertaining visitors and locals alike more than 70 years later. After departing from historic Fisherman's Wharf, the ship sails along San Francisco's breathtaking waterfront, past the city's Maritime National Park, under the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, and around notorious Alcatraz Island, cruising by many other exciting sights as well on the one-hour voyage. Take advantage of the personal-headphone audio, available in 16 languages, to learn more about San Francisco's history and world-famous landmarks, while enjoying a full onboard bar with drinks, snacks and more. [less-]

RocketBoat is a high-speed, 30-minute thrill ride on San Francisco Bay. Roaring past the beautiful San Francisco skyline, RocketBoat screams down to Bay Bridge and near AT&T Park, where you'll thrill ... [more+]

RocketBoat is a high-speed, 30-minute thrill ride on San Francisco Bay. Roaring past the beautiful San Francisco skyline, RocketBoat screams down to Bay Bridge and near AT&T Park, where you'll thrill to the high-speed twists and turns, propelled by the boat's 2800-horsepower engines. A classic rock 'n' roll soundtrack adds to the fun. If you want to get wet, sit toward the back. You'll stay a bit drier if you sit in the middle or the front of the vessel. Wet or dry, this ride is fast and fun. [less-]

Russian River Adventures' inflatable canoe trips offer a refreshing alternative to exploring gorgeous Sonoma County by car. Whether you're a couple looking for a relaxing getaway, a family or a group ... [more+]

Russian River Adventures' inflatable canoe trips offer a refreshing alternative to exploring gorgeous Sonoma County by car. Whether you're a couple looking for a relaxing getaway, a family or a group of friends looking for a fun activity, paddling along in Russian River Adventures' bright blue inflatable canoes is just the ticket. During this nine-mile full-day excursion, you'll navigate through gentle currents for four to six hours while enjoying the best that nature has to offer. If you're so inclined, you can even stop for a picnic or cool off in a refreshing swimming hole. Every member of the family is sure to have a blast on these self-guided tours... even the family dog! Check the event description below for more details. [less-]

Strap in for a wild ride through other dimensions with San Francisco's mind-blowing 7D Experience at Pier 39. Step into the 20-seat theater, but don't spend too much time marveling at the movie screen... [more+]

Strap in for a wild ride through other dimensions with San Francisco's mind-blowing 7D Experience at Pier 39. Step into the 20-seat theater, but don't spend too much time marveling at the movie screen -- sit down, buckle up and get ready to experience the thrills of a 3D movie, a rocking roller coaster and the excitement of a state-of-the-art laser blasting game ... all at once. With this Laser Maze Challenge and DarkRide Combo Ticket, you'll also get the opportunity to put your agility, speed and action movie skills to the test as you navigate your way through a web of criss-crossing laser beams. There are multiple dark rides to be enjoyed -- featuring everything from zombies to werewolves to "Mad Max"-style mayhem and more -- so the 7D Experience is bound to have you coming back for even more fun. [less-]

Be there when this inspiring musical sees its world premiere with this TheatreWorks production, as "The Prince of Egypt" begins its international journey towards a debut in Denmark next year. This soa... [more+]

Be there when this inspiring musical sees its world premiere with this TheatreWorks production, as "The Prince of Egypt" begins its international journey towards a debut in Denmark next year. This soaring celebration of the human spirit features a dazzling and diverse cast in one of the greatest stories ever told -- the saga of Moses and his Pharaoh brother, Ramses. Inspired by the 1998 animated film and featuring a score that includes the Oscar-winning "When You Believe" by the composer of "Wicked", this transcendent journey of faith and family can be enjoyed on the Main Stage of the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose. [less-]

San Francisco's Circus Center presents its acclaimed monthly entertainment series, Circus Center Cabaret. It's a unique mix of live jazz and a rotating cast of the Bay Area's best circus and variety p... [more+]

San Francisco's Circus Center presents its acclaimed monthly entertainment series, Circus Center Cabaret. It's a unique mix of live jazz and a rotating cast of the Bay Area's best circus and variety performers, presented in an intimate venue with a full bar. The October edition, "Trick or Tweet", celebrates a modern Halloween with all its hauntingly tech-heavy treats. Expect raunchy costumes, Instagram selfies, strange "potions" and stranger bedfellows who'll have you liking, poking and posting IRL. Cabaret Chanteuse Madame Leanne Borghesi and the Roger Glenn Trio have plenty of spooky songs and stories to share, so get your costume ready for this jam-packed night of Halloween fun. [less-]

Experience laughter and chills as Charles Addams' weird and wonderful characters creep their way into Chanticleers Theatre in Castro Valley for "The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy". In this fiend... [more+]

Experience laughter and chills as Charles Addams' weird and wonderful characters creep their way into Chanticleers Theatre in Castro Valley for "The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy". In this fiendishly delightful award-winning musical comedy, Wednesday Addams -- now a grown-up princess of darkness -- has fallen for a normal boy from a respectable family and has invited him and his parents to the family mansion for a meet-and-greet gone gothic. Sit back and savor the horrific hospitality of Gomez, Morticia, Pugsley, Grandma, Lurch and everyone's favorite weirdo, Uncle Fester, as the special occasion brings out the best -- and worst -- in everyone involved. [less-]

A tradition for more than 70 years, The Grand National Livestock Exposition, Horse Show and Rodeo returns for two weekends to the Cow Palace for more Western fun, featuring PRCA rodeo competitions, ho... [more+]

A tradition for more than 70 years, The Grand National Livestock Exposition, Horse Show and Rodeo returns for two weekends to the Cow Palace for more Western fun, featuring PRCA rodeo competitions, horse shows, livestock expositions, exclusive autograph signings, tasty BBQ and more. The marketplace, featuring everything you'd ever want in Western fashion, is open daily as well. With live music and dancing nightly and mechanical bull rides, The Grand National proves that the spirit of the Old West is still alive and well in San Francisco. [less-]

Bring your kids to an innovative kind of children's theater experience that brings their favorite bedtime story to life. At "Once Upon Your Mind" at All Out Comedy Theater, hear a new story that you a... [more+]

Bring your kids to an innovative kind of children's theater experience that brings their favorite bedtime story to life. At "Once Upon Your Mind" at All Out Comedy Theater, hear a new story that you and your kids get to choose from. Based on the actors' imaginations and your suggestions, they will re-write the story in a way that's never been told before. Things will get silly. Things will get creative, but most important, things will get interactive and fun. You may even be asked to volunteer during the show to play your favorite character. From pirates in space to a family on the farm, there's no telling where or what you can do at "Once Upon Your Mind". [less-]

It's the final home game of the regular season for the city's pro soccer team, the San Francisco Deltas, and you couldn't ask for a better place to watch soccer than the field at Kezar Stadium, which ... [more+]

It's the final home game of the regular season for the city's pro soccer team, the San Francisco Deltas, and you couldn't ask for a better place to watch soccer than the field at Kezar Stadium, which has been renovated, with seats recovered from Candlestick Park and local food trucks serving up your favorite snacks. Cheer on the team as they take on Jacksonville Armada FC. The original home of the 49ers, Kezar Stadium is located in Golden Gate Park, within walking distance of the Haight. [less-]

Get your thrills "and" your chills on at Halloween Haunt at Northern California's premier theme park, California's Great America. When the sun goes down, the ghoulies come out, roaming amidst the hulk... [more+]

Get your thrills "and" your chills on at Halloween Haunt at Northern California's premier theme park, California's Great America. When the sun goes down, the ghoulies come out, roaming amidst the hulking skeletons of roller coasters. Monsters and other unsavory creatures hide in the shadows of mazes and scare zones, waiting to pounce. Zombies defy gravity with their mind-blowing aerial and trampoline skills in stage shows like "Nytewalkers" and moan and groan as they search for their meal in the hallowed halls of "Zombie High". Once a place where dreams were made is now a place where nightmares come true, as the maniacal factory workers are manufacturing a variety of disturbing new items in "Toy Factory". And that's not all that will make you scream; park rides like the incredible suspended jet coaster Flight Deck, and Gold Striker -- the tallest, fastest wooden roller coaster in the Northwest -- will find you gripping the handrail in fear... and having the time of your life. [less-]

From ventriloquists to jugglers and even a bubble lady, the town of Danville knows how to keep preschoolers laughing and screaming for more. Grab the little ones for a set of amusing acts that'll ente... [more+]

From ventriloquists to jugglers and even a bubble lady, the town of Danville knows how to keep preschoolers laughing and screaming for more. Grab the little ones for a set of amusing acts that'll entertain everyone alike. The kids will want to get up, dance and sing along to acts like the superhero rock team The Brian Waite Band and Octopretzel music. Think they'll be able to find escape artist Bob Kann or the illusionist Brian Scott? Find out at the Village Theatre and Art Gallery. [less-]

In one of the most famous movie musical scenes of all time, Gene Kelly partnered with an umbrella and tap danced through puddles in "Singin' in the Rain". Now all the unforgettable songs and dances --... [more+]

In one of the most famous movie musical scenes of all time, Gene Kelly partnered with an umbrella and tap danced through puddles in "Singin' in the Rain". Now all the unforgettable songs and dances -- including the show-stopping title number -- have been lovingly adapted for the stage by Broadway legends Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Presented at Fox Theatre in Redwood City, the show's set in the days just after the success of the first talkies, when studio execs find themselves scrambling to salvage the career of Lina Lamont, a silent picture star with an iron-clad contract ... and a voice like a screech monkey. They decide to hire an aspiring actress to overdub Lina's voice -- but when the leading man falls in love with the voice-over girl, and the audience clamors for Lina to sing live, there's plenty of hilarious trouble afoot! [less-]

"Family-friendly improv comedy" is almost an oxymoron, but Made Up Theatre captures wholesome lightning in a bottle. The show features a series of improvised games based on audience suggestions, like ... [more+]

"Family-friendly improv comedy" is almost an oxymoron, but Made Up Theatre captures wholesome lightning in a bottle. The show features a series of improvised games based on audience suggestions, like the hit TV show "Whose Line Is It, Anyway?" The entire show is made up on the spot, so you never know what might happen. The fun, funny and interactive show offers a great outing for the whole family at Made Up Theatre in Fremont. [less-]

This season's Stanford Cardinal football team is not only looking to defend its Pac-12 division crown, but possibly steamroll all the way to a national championship. With do-everything running back Ch... [more+]

This season's Stanford Cardinal football team is not only looking to defend its Pac-12 division crown, but possibly steamroll all the way to a national championship. With do-everything running back Christian McCaffrey jumping, stiff-arming and twirling toward a Heisman Trophy bid, the offense is on fire under coach David Shaw, and the defense has been shutting opponents down right and left. Put on your Cardinal red and cheer the gang on in person at Stanford Stadium, where the air is crisp and the atmosphere is crackling. [less-]

"Shopkins Live!" lights up the stage in this premiere live production packed with show-stopping performances featuring the Shoppies. Join Jessicake, Bubbleisha, Peppa-Mint, Rainbow Kate, Cocolette and... [more+]

"Shopkins Live!" lights up the stage in this premiere live production packed with show-stopping performances featuring the Shoppies. Join Jessicake, Bubbleisha, Peppa-Mint, Rainbow Kate, Cocolette and Polli Polish as they perform the coolest dance moves, sing the latest pop songs, and show off the trendiest fashions. All of Shopville is in a tizzy as preparations get underway for the annual "Funtastic Food and Fashion Fair." Shady Diva showcases her latest fashion designs; Lippy Lips gives colorful advice at the nail salon; Kooky Cookie tries to get in a beauty nap! But wait! No event is complete without a few hiccups! Who has high-jinxed the fashion pageant? Where is the super-secret celebrity guest? Will Slick Breadstick ever find a dance partner? The Shopkins and Shoppies need your help -- the show must go on! Featuring innovative set design, creative costuming and state of the art projections, this is one family theatrical event at Oakland's Paramount Theatre you don't want to miss! [less-]

Montlake will be rockin' once again at new-and-improved Husky Stadium, and now's your chance to be a part of the action at one of the most scenic stadiums in college football as the Washington Huskies... [more+]

Montlake will be rockin' once again at new-and-improved Husky Stadium, and now's your chance to be a part of the action at one of the most scenic stadiums in college football as the Washington Huskies hit the field in their quest to nab a Pac-12 title. Coach Chris Petersen brings back a talented roster that burst out the gates with a 6-0 start for the second year in a row. Wide receiver Dante Pettis will be going for an NCAA punt return touchdown record while QB Jake Browning looks to break UW passing records. Join the fun and cheer on the Huskies as they face off against both non-conference and Pac-12 foes. [less-]

A.C.T.'s acclaimed, music-infused adaptation of Dickens' beloved tale returns in a sumptuous production that's become one of the Bay Area's favorite holiday traditions. A large, lively cast tells the ... [more+]

A.C.T.'s acclaimed, music-infused adaptation of Dickens' beloved tale returns in a sumptuous production that's become one of the Bay Area's favorite holiday traditions. A large, lively cast tells the story of lonely old miser Ebenezer Scrooge, a bah-humbuggy sort who's shown a second chance by four ghosts who visit him one spooky and sleepless Christmas Eve. A classic story of redemption and forgiveness, "A Christmas Carol" captures the true spirit and magic of the holiday season, especially in this imaginative version written by A.C.T.'s own artistic director Carey Perloff and alumnus Paul Walsh. [less-]

On a windswept moor in an old haunted house in England, a lonely widower still grieves the death of his wife 10 years ago. Enter Mary, a sour young orphan who's come to live with her uncle. She discov... [more+]

On a windswept moor in an old haunted house in England, a lonely widower still grieves the death of his wife 10 years ago. Enter Mary, a sour young orphan who's come to live with her uncle. She discovers a locked garden that's been left to grow wild and uncared for -- much like Mary herself. With the help of her friend and cousin, the little girl brings new life to both the garden and her uncle in the enchanting musical "The Secret Garden", a story of hardship turned into hope, of beauty discovered in unlikely places, the power of a child's imagination and the wisdom that accompanies growing up. Written by Pulitzer winner Marsha Norman ("The Color Purple") with music by Lucy Simon ("Doctor Zhivago"), 42nd Street Moon's production of this lush musical delivers a magical theatrical experience at The Gateway Theatre in San Francisco. [less-]

Children's Fairyland is a magical fantasy world. Combining every kind of children's activity you can imagine, this wonderland has all the elements of a perfect day out with the little ones. From whims... [more+]

Children's Fairyland is a magical fantasy world. Combining every kind of children's activity you can imagine, this wonderland has all the elements of a perfect day out with the little ones. From whimsical storybook sets to adorably small rides, chances are likely you'll find something for the gang to enjoy -- and tire them out by nap time. Fairyland is rich with live entertainment that will delight the child in you too, like puppet shows, miniature plays, and activities that inspire creativity, imagination, and family fun. Oakland's storybook theme park is waiting for you. [less-]