We’ve got a ton of free and cheap activities for your family this month. Some of the best things in life are FREE, right? Now go do them with your kids in the East Bay already. Put your wallet away. Clicking the red title will take you right to our calendar entry with lots more info.
Friday, December 5, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Pop-N-Play, Alameda9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Tot Splash (Ages 7 and Under), Richmond
10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Fairyland 510 Fridays, Oakland
10:30 am - 11:00 am: Story Time @ Crab Cove, Alameda
10:30 am - 11:00 am: Toddler Plus Storytime, Alameda
11:00 am - 11:30 am: Bilingual Baby Bounce, Berkeley
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Chess Club, San Pablo
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm: MOCHA Art Workshop, Oakland
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm: MOCHA at the Library, Berkeley
4:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade, Emeryville
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: It's a Wonderful Night, San Leandro
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Light Night Holiday Tree Celebration, Vallejo
5:15 pm - 7:30 pm: Free Outdoor Xmas Movie, Alameda
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Winterfest, Orinda
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Holiday Frolic, Martinez
Saturday, December 6, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Kid's Workshop: Holiday Cocoa Mug, Emeryville10:00 am - 5:00 pm: $5 Admission Day, Berkeley
10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Model Train Show, San Leandro
10:00 am - 12:30 pm: Winterfest, San Francisco
10:30 am - 11:00 am: Mandarin Chinese Storytime, San Leandro
10:30 am - 12:00 pm: Photos With Santa, Fremont
11:00 am - 7:00 pm: Drop-In Art Making, Berkeley
11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Family Fun Saturday - Holiday Stars!, Hayward
11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Social Justice Children’s Book Fair, Oakland
11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Santa and Mrs. Claus at Meek Mansion, Hayward
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Ales for ALS Ugly Sweater Craftacular, Oakland
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: MOCHA at the Library, Oakland
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Santa on Solano Ave., Berkeley
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Selfies with Santa, Oakland
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Craft Workshop: Ornament Painting, Emeryville
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Crafting Nostalgia, Berkeley
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Fratello Marionettes Show: The North Pole Review, Alameda
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Holiday Tree Lighting, Pinole
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Light Up the Season, Hayward
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting, Pleasanton
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Hot Cocoa Stroll, Alameda
5:15 pm - 7:30 pm: Free Outdoor Xmas Movie, Alameda
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Holiday Tree Lighting, San Francisco
Sunday, December 7, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Montclair Village Farmers' Market, Oakland10:00 am - 11:30 am: Free Family Matinee: The Muppet Christmas Carol, El Cerrito
10:00 am - 11:00 am: Free Pop-Up Family Dance, Berkeley
10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Holiday Arts Festival, Richmond
10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Kensington Farmers' Market, Kensington
10:30 am - 11:00 am: Sunday Storytime, Berkeley
11:00 am - 7:00 pm: Drop-In Art Making, Berkeley
11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Model Train Show, San Leandro
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Santa on Solano Ave., Berkeley
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Selfies with Santa, Oakland
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: WINTER on Solano Ave., Albany
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: Family Storytime, Alameda
These and other amazing family-friendly activities are kept on our calendar. Find more over there >
