Coming soon! Here’s a list of kid-friendly ticketed events and shows for which you might want to buy tickets now and save the date.
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July Events for East Bay Families
Mrs. Doubtfire Musical, San Francisco
Recommended for 10+. A hilarious and heartfelt musical based on the film of the same name.
Where: Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco
When: July 2-28, 2024
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The Sound of Music, El Cerrito Performing Arts Center
YMTC presents The Sound of Music for two weekends in July, bringing to the stage the classic musical that taught us all what “Do Re Mi” means. Actors range from age 7 to 25!
Where: El Cerrito Performing Arts Center
When: July 19, 20, 21 and July 26, 27, 28
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August Events for East Bay Families
Disney’s The Little Mermaid (live action)
Based on the movie and book of the same name, this stage musical is approximately two hours with one intermission. This production includes youth performers.
Where: Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek
When: August 2-11, 2024
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Dodocaca Festival
Admission to this massive fantasy-inspired space (think unicorns and dinosaurs) includes access to a clear bouncy house, an obstacle course, a 59-ft wide inflated octopus, and a 1453-square-feet ball pit with 70,000 balls. Use the promo code 510F to save on tickets.
Where: Alameda County Fairgrounds
When: Weekends (Sat-Sun, Aug 3-4, 10-11); Weekdays (Wed-Fri, Aug 2, 7-9)
Adults: $29
Children under 7 free
Children (8-15): $18
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Sister Act, a Musical Comedy
Based on the movie of the same name, this hilarious and musical show about a lounge singer pretending to be a nun is a hit with tweens and teens. Kids under 16 are free to attend with paying adults.
Where: Woodminster Amphitheater, Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland
When: Weekends August 9-18, 2024
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Brick Fest Live: LEGO Event
Hands-on LEGO experience with a million bricks on display and ready for play. Kids can build and get inspired by enormous LEGO models built by the best.
Where: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
When: August 17-18, 2024
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Glow Party
Huge arena production where your favorite Hot Wheels toys are bigger than lifesize along with a laser light show and exciting theatrical effects.
Where: Chase Center, San Francisco
When: August 24-25, 2024
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Wicked, San Francisco
Recommended for 8+. Wicked tells the musical story of The Land of Oz from the angle of the fiery, misunderstood green witch rather than Dorothy. 2 hours and 45 minutes with one intermission.
Where: Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco
When: August 28-October 13, 2024
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Ringling Brothers Circus, Oakland
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show on Earth, with 75 performers doing highwire acts, trapeze tricks, acrobatic amazement, and clowning accompanied by incredible special effects. All ages are welcome.
Where: Oakland Arena
When: August 30-September 1, 2024
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September Events for East Bay Families
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
60-minute show with no intermission. Based on characters from the Dog Man universe, Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog delivery laughs to kids ages 6-10.
Where: Curran Theatre, San Francisco
When: September 14-15
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Disney Jr. Live on Tour–Let’s Play!
60-minute show plus an intermission. Join Mickey and his pals as they get ready for the biggest playdate ever at the Clubhouse.
Where: Golden Gate Theatre, San Francisco
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 4 pm
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October Events for East Bay Families
Disney ON ICE–Mickey’s Search Party
Ice performances from Mickey, Minnie, Moana, The Little Mermaid, and Coco. Your favorite characters perform world-class ice skating, stunts, and acrobatics set to a Disneyfied soundtrack. Ages 2+ are required to have a ticket. All ages are welcome.
Where: Oakland Arena
When: October 17-20, 2024
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Thanks to San Francisco Symphony for sponsoring this list. Don’t miss Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic! in July.
