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.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm: Family Dance Film Festival, Berkeley10:00 am - 11:30 am: Free Family Matinee: Elf, El Cerrito
10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Winter Craft Day, San Francisco
10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Santa and Mrs. Claus at McConaghy House, Hayward
10:30 am - 12:30 pm: Seasonal Wreaths, Berkeley
11:00 am - 3:00 pm: 4th Annual Bunny Bazaar, Richmond
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Budding Birders, Fremont
11:00 am - 7:00 pm: Drop-In Art Making, Berkeley
11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Family Fun Saturday - Candles, Hayward
11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Joy Village Bazaar, Berkeley
11:00 am - 12:30 pm: MOCHA at the Library, Oakland
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Read to a Dog, Fremont
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Santa on Solano Ave., Berkeley
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Selfies with Santa, Oakland
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Winter Youth Festival, Berkeley
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Selfies with Santa, Emeryville
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Craft Workshop: Ornament Painting, Emeryville
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Microscope Madness, Berkeley
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: SweaterFest, Oakland
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Winter Holiday Fest & Craft Party, Berkeley
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Candy Cane Lane 2025, Oakland
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Animal Collage Workshop, El Cerrito
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Capoeira Performance and Workshop, Oakland
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Cascada de Flores, Richmond
2:30 pm - 4:45 pm: Asian Disco Celebration, Oakland
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Pictures with Santa, Emeryville
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Whooo's Out at Dusk?, Fremont
5:15 pm - 7:30 pm: Free Outdoor Xmas Movie, Alameda
Sunday, December 14, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Montclair Village Farmers' Market, Oakland10:00 am - 11:30 am: Free Family Matinee: Elf, El Cerrito
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Holiday Family Fun Day, Oakland
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 - 2:30 pm: Old-Fashioned Christmas, Fremont
11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Pictures with Santa, Emeryville
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Weaving Together, Berkeley
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Santa on Solano Ave., Berkeley
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Selfies with Santa, Oakland
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: Family Storytime, Alameda
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Family Movie Matinee, Alameda
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Science Storytime, Newark
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Winter Puzzle Challenge, Oakland
Monday, December 15, 2025
7:30 am - 9:00 am: Free Admission Hours, San Francisco9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Pop-N-Play, Alameda
10:30 am - 11:15 am: Jump and Shake Time, Berkeley
10:30 am - 11:30 am: Learn and Play Storytime, Hayward
10:30 am - 11:00 am: Preschool Storytime, Alameda
10:30 am - 11:00 am: Toddler Storytime, Oakland
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Tiny Tots Yoga Time, Fremont
These and other amazing family-friendly activities are kept on our calendar. Find more over there >
