Free & Cheap Things to Do in Oakland, CA

  • The list below includes 744 free or cheap things to do in or near Oakland, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Sports Facilities/Fields and Maze.
  • From Redwood Regional Park to Lake Merritt, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oakland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and San Ramon.
  • The list below includes 744 free or cheap things to do in or near Oakland, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Sports Facilities/Fields and Maze.
  • From Redwood Regional Park to Lake Merritt, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oakland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and San Ramon.
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35.8 Miles
97% 31 votes
History Museums Fourth & B streets, Petaluma, CA MoreLess Info
The Petaluma Library museum is a Carnegie library with beautiful stained glass windows. Check their program for special exhibits.
35.8 Miles
88% 100 votes
Music Venue 21 Petaluma Boulevard, Petaluma, CA 94952 MoreLess Info
McNear's Mystic Theatre is a musical venue that hosts live entertainment that can accommodate up to 550 patrons per performance. Tickets are $1 each and the profits are distributed to organizations throughout the community.
35.8 Miles
83% 12 votes
History Museums 20 4th Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 MoreLess Info
Formerly the town library, Petaluma Historical Museum now features concerts, lectures, tastings, revolving exhibits and a collection of local historical items. The free museum also has a gift shop and offers walking tours.
35.8 Miles
78% 528 votes
Movie Theaters 10123 N Wolfe Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Cupertino Square 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, theater rentals, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
35.8 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks 10299 N Portal Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Open from sunrise until one hour after sunset, Portal Park features a playground, family picnic area and small recreational building. The park also offers a reservable picnic area that accommodates up to 80 people.
35.8 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 22221 Mcclellan Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
McClellan Ranch Preserve is a community-managed public park area built on the historic site of an old horse ranch. Visitors will find numerous walking trails, a nature center, and creek-side picnic areas as well as a planned community garden.
35.8 Miles
20% 5 votes
Parks 2986 Gulf Drive, Fairfield, CA 94533 MoreLess Info
Situated on 37 acres, Laurel Creek Community Park features a neighborhood center for events along with soccer and baseball fields. The park provides children's playgrounds, open grassy fields, picnic areas, barbecue grills, walking paths and fitness stations.
35.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 3519-3521 Glenwood Drive, Fairfield, CA 94534 MoreLess Info
Rolling Hills Neighborhood Park is 6 acres and features two playgrounds for toddlers and older kids, a basketball court and an open grassy area. They also have a picnic area with several tables.
35.9 Miles
84% 38 votes
Observatories & Planetariums Stevens Creek Blvd, De Anza College, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
De Anza College's Fujitsu Planetarium is the largest of its kind west of the Rocky Mountains. It offers a variety of shows, programs, and special events, ranging from educational programs for children to laser shows and holiday events.
35.9 Miles
41% 507 votes
Bowling 10123 N. Wolfe Rd #20, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1938, Bowlmor Cupertino is a popular bowling alley featuring a number of facilities and amenities for its guests to enjoy. These include a full menu of food, beer and cocktail selections, and party hosting, among many others.
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