Deals and Discounts for East Bay Families

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-]

"Grease" is the word, and the musical you've gotta see when it comes to Berkeley Playhouse. Always a crowd-pleasing favorite, "Grease" follows the '50s romance of innocent ingenue Sandy and bad-boy gr... [more+]

"Grease" is the word, and the musical you've gotta see when it comes to Berkeley Playhouse. Always a crowd-pleasing favorite, "Grease" follows the '50s romance of innocent ingenue Sandy and bad-boy greaser Danny as they enter their senior year. Danny believes their hot summer fling is over...until Sandy unexpectedly enrolls at Rydell High. The hit 1978 movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John quickly became a musical phenomenon with catchy sing-along tunes like "Summer Nights," "You're the One That I Want," "We Go Together" and "Greased Lightning." Join the Pink Ladies, the T-Birds and the rest of the gang and experience all the fun of this all-American classic. [less-]

You'll be inspired to create and build during "Brickshow 2018", where the Bay Area LEGO Users Group's large LEGO sculptures are on display for public viewing. The show's main attraction is a massive L... [more+]

You'll be inspired to create and build during "Brickshow 2018", where the Bay Area LEGO Users Group's large LEGO sculptures are on display for public viewing. The show's main attraction is a massive LEGO "world" -- built entirely out of the toy bricks -- that features a city, a Medieval display, the Statue of Liberty and more. After stoking your imagination with the incredible exhibit, take part in building your own amazing creations in the playroom where both adults and children can make their own LEGO creations. This show at the Bay Area Family Church will also have LEGO kits and other merchandise for sale so you can keep building at home. [less-]

Now one of the most performed shows in America, "Seussical" is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ("Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This... [more+]

Now one of the most performed shows in America, "Seussical" is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ("Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime") have lovingly brought to life all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination named Jojo. The colorful characters will transport you from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. Prepare for the whimsical trip of a lifetime when "Seussical" comes to the stage of the Downtown Theatre courtesy of Missouri Street Theatre. [less-]

Nestled in the heart of Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of the Sciences boasts some pretty impressive credentials: This San Francisco landmark is the only place on Earth that houses an aquari... [more+]

Nestled in the heart of Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of the Sciences boasts some pretty impressive credentials: This San Francisco landmark is the only place on Earth that houses an aquarium, planetarium and natural history museum, all under one living roof. Your general admission pass lets you get up close and personal with hundreds of free-flying tropical birds and butterflies inside the four-story living rainforest and gives you access to the award-winning, galaxy-spanning digital shows in the Morrison Planetarium. Animal-lovers can feast their eyes on an albino alligator, a colony of feisty African penguins, and more than 38,000 other live animals in the Steinhart Aquarium. Plus, you can learn about everything from meteors to minerals to mankind's evolution ... and that's all "before" you make your way up to the rolling hills and fields on the rooftop. [less-]

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-]

Best known for his hilariously inventive "hamboning" technique -- turning his entire body into a percussive instrument -- beloved Bay Area fool Unique Derique returns to The Marsh Upstairs Studio Thea... [more+]

Best known for his hilariously inventive "hamboning" technique -- turning his entire body into a percussive instrument -- beloved Bay Area fool Unique Derique returns to The Marsh Upstairs Studio Theater in San Francisco for an encore run of a special show for the whole family. Whether he's riding a unicycle, juggling or creating infectious rhythms with his body, Unique Derique takes you on an unforgettable journey somewhere over the rainbow with his show "Fool La La". This show also features the premiere of Derique's comedy music video "The Five Fool La Las," which celebrates his whole performing family with appearances from his grandmother, mother, daughter and granddaughter. And stick around after the show to learn a few clowning tricks from the master himself! [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-]

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a festive outdoor performance of hero-themed favorites perfect for summer! Led by conductor Edwin Outwater at Mountain View's Shoreline Amphitheatre, the SF Symphony ... [more+]

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a festive outdoor performance of hero-themed favorites perfect for summer! Led by conductor Edwin Outwater at Mountain View's Shoreline Amphitheatre, the SF Symphony fills the night air with the exhilarating music of "Star Wars", chart-topping pop performed by renowned Broadway vocalist Capathia Jenkins, hit songs from Pixar, a salute to our Armed Forces, and more, culminating in a grand finale of amazing fireworks. [less-]

A rebellious mermaid wishes for life on land to win the heart of a dashing human prince in Disney's enchanting feature film "The Little Mermaid". Boasting an Oscar-winning score by Alan Menken, beauti... [more+]

A rebellious mermaid wishes for life on land to win the heart of a dashing human prince in Disney's enchanting feature film "The Little Mermaid". Boasting an Oscar-winning score by Alan Menken, beautiful animation, and a bevy of unforgettable songs by Howard Ashman and Menken, including "Part of Your World," "Kiss the Girl," and the Oscar and Grammy Award-winning "Under the Sea," "The Little Mermaid" will be shown on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall while the San Francisco Symphony performs the beloved music live. Steve Allen Fox conducts. [less-]

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece about a romantic rivalry on the Western frontier celebrates its 75th anniversary with a collection of classic songs and a modern musical sp... [more+]

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece about a romantic rivalry on the Western frontier celebrates its 75th anniversary with a collection of classic songs and a modern musical spirit that's made it an enduring favorite. The story of the lovely Laurey and her two determined suitors -- Curly the cowboy and Jud the hired farmhand -- tackles the class issues between farmers and cattlemen in the rugged landscape of a new state. Boasting such Broadway favorites as "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'," "People Will Say We're in Love," "The Surrey With the Fringe on Top," and the exuberant title song, this brilliant first collaboration between Rodgers and Hammerstein set box-office records as it ushered in the Golden Age of American musical theater. See it under the stars at the Woodminster Amphitheater in Oakland. [less-]

For a roaring fun romp with the kids, bring the gang on down to Children's Fairyland for "Circus Caps for Sale". In this fun-loving comedy, a mischievous chase ensues when a monkey pokes fun by taking... [more+]

For a roaring fun romp with the kids, bring the gang on down to Children's Fairyland for "Circus Caps for Sale". In this fun-loving comedy, a mischievous chase ensues when a monkey pokes fun by taking the hat off a cap seller's head. Adapted from the children's book by Esphyr Slobodkina, this show is loaded with music and lovable characters -- all inside a circus bigtop! It's the perfect mix of theater and family fun when you get admission to the Children's Fairyland park, too. [less-]

Get carried away by the harrowing adventures of Quasimodo and Esmeralda when "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" swings into San Francisco's Victoria Theatre, courtesy of BAM! Bay Area Musicals. You'll be w... [more+]

Get carried away by the harrowing adventures of Quasimodo and Esmeralda when "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" swings into San Francisco's Victoria Theatre, courtesy of BAM! Bay Area Musicals. You'll be whisked back to the perilous streets of 15th-century Paris, where wicked men in power pull the strings and heroes appear where you'd least expect them. Based on the classic novel by Victor Hugo, with music from the animated feature's Academy Award-nominated score, the production is enhanced with new songs by two acclaimed musical theatre legends: Alan Menken and Steven Schwartz. [less-]

KIDZ BOP has been America's premier music brand for kids since 2001, with over 17 million albums sold. Their colorful, high-energy, all-ages concert features kid-friendly versions of today's hottest p... [more+]

KIDZ BOP has been America's premier music brand for kids since 2001, with over 17 million albums sold. Their colorful, high-energy, all-ages concert features kid-friendly versions of today's hottest pop hits. The KIDZ BOP Kids have been named "Billboard" magazine's No. 1 kids' artist for the past seven years. With popular contemporary songs, the whole family can enjoy dancing to some of the best songs on the radio when the "KIDZ BOP Live 2018" tour comes to Concord Pavilion for 2018. [less-]

Experience the high-flying, fast-paced action of professional ultimate frisbee when the San Francisco FlameThrowers set out to defend their title as reigning champions of the American Ultimate Disc Le... [more+]

Experience the high-flying, fast-paced action of professional ultimate frisbee when the San Francisco FlameThrowers set out to defend their title as reigning champions of the American Ultimate Disc League. Twenty-three other teams from across the country will be gunning for the FlameThrowers' title this year in a pulse-pounding spectator sport that combines the pass plays of football, knock-away defense of basketball, the speed of soccer and the sheer fun of frisbee. Highlights from matches often make ESPN's Top Ten Plays of the Day, so come out and catch the exciting action as these world-class athletes compete at Oakland's Laney College Field. [less-]

Experience the magic of "Star Wars: A New Hope" like never before. Watch this intergalactic epic come to life on the big screen -- with the San Francisco Symphony performing John Williams' unforgettab... [more+]

Experience the magic of "Star Wars: A New Hope" like never before. Watch this intergalactic epic come to life on the big screen -- with the San Francisco Symphony performing John Williams' unforgettable score -- live at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. [less-]

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Broadway musical offers a colorful twist on the Old Testament tale of Joseph, whose father gives him a gorgeous multi-hued cloak as a gift. Green with envy over the ... [more+]

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Broadway musical offers a colorful twist on the Old Testament tale of Joseph, whose father gives him a gorgeous multi-hued cloak as a gift. Green with envy over the garment, Joseph's brothers sell him into slavery, and he ends up in Egypt, where he manages to rescue the country from famine, with a little help from an Elvis-esque pharoah. A multiple Tony nominee when it first appeared on stage, this always-popular show is great fun for all ages and boasts a mix of musical styles, ranging from country and pop to rock and even calypso. See this fast-paced production (which runs less than 90 minutes, including intermission) under the stars at the Woodminster Amphitheater in Oakland. [less-]

With their amazing athletic, acrobatic and clowning skills, the team of insanely talented men and women known as the Harlem Globetrotters is sort of like the greatest circus troupe you've ever seen --... [more+]

With their amazing athletic, acrobatic and clowning skills, the team of insanely talented men and women known as the Harlem Globetrotters is sort of like the greatest circus troupe you've ever seen -- but with way more slam dunks. And Hi-Lite, Too Tall, Scooter and the others know how to do more than just shoot hoops -- they'll wow you with ball-handling wizardry, rim-rattling jams and four-pointers shot from 30 feet away, not to mention their clever comedy bits. The 'Trotters have been one of the best live shows around for more than 90 years and count Henry Kissinger, Whoopi Goldberg and Pope Francis as honorary members -- though you probably won't see that trio making any under-the-knee passes on this 2018 World Tour. But they are making a stop at the Haehl Pavilion in Santa Rosa to play the long-suffering Washington Generals ... and you're humming "Sweet Georgia Brown" right now, aren't you? [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-]

Before there was "Hamilton", there was "In the Heights". The brilliance of Lin-Manuel Miranda's new vision of American musical theater -- in all its blow-the-top-off-expectations exuberance -- is spec... [more+]

Before there was "Hamilton", there was "In the Heights". The brilliance of Lin-Manuel Miranda's new vision of American musical theater -- in all its blow-the-top-off-expectations exuberance -- is spectacularly realized in both shows. Like "Hamilton", "In the Heights"' style is ostensibly hip-hop, but characters sing and dance to a wide variety of musical styles and moods. Energetic and infectious, the show tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood -- a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It's a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind. "In the Heights" is the winner of the 2008 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations. Enjoy this high-energy production at Oakland's Woodminster Amphitheater. [less-]