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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20.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 7550 Stagecoach Road, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Dublin's Stagecoach Park sits on slightly under one acre of land. The park has a mosaic tile art installation integrated with a seating area, a playground, and a picnic area with barbecue grills.
20.1 Miles
33% 6 votes
Parks 1800 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Located near the Barrett Community Center, Barrett Park is a local public park offering a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, a playground, a picnic area, and community gardens.
20.2 Miles
89% 233 votes
Aviation Museums 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
At the Hiller Aviation Museum, tourists can view over 50 aircraft and learn about the history of flight. The location offers access to two display areas that contain both vintage and futuristic aircraft.
20.2 Miles
97% 39 votes
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My Gym

Children's Play Area 189 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
A kids fitness and fun center with more than 325 locations world wide, My Gym offers a variety of classes and programs. The facility is also available for birthday party rentals.
20.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 10 Cedar Street, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
The .66-acre Cedar Street Pars is a community park that features multiple basketball courts, benches, picnic tables, and a playground. The park also has a barbecue pit as well as a paved walkway.
20.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Aviation Museums Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
Hosted at the Hiller Aviation Museum, An Evening with Children's Authors is an annual benefit where visitors can listen to lectures by children's books authors. During the event, visitors can meet the authors and have their books signed by them.
20.2 Miles
67% 12 votes
Music Venue 10550 Albion Road, San Ramon, CA 94582 MoreLess Info
Featuring performances from regional high schools, Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center is a community theater for visitors to support the arts at. Visitors can attend a mix of school plays, concerts, and musicals.
20.3 Miles
91% 34 votes
History Museums 8th Street & Railroad Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592 MoreLess Info
Mare Island Museum celebrates the history of Mare Island being the West Coast's first naval base. The museum features artifacts and historical documents dating back to as early as 1854.
20.3 Miles
20% 44 votes
Movie Theaters 7000 Northgate Mall, San Rafael, CA 94903 MoreLess Info
A 15-screen movie theater, Century Northgate displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers party hosting and High Frame Rate 3D in select theaters as well as a lobby snack bar.
20.3 Miles
75% 8 votes
Parks 350 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael, CA 94903 MoreLess Info
McInnis Park is a community-managed park that not only offers visitors familiar amenities like picnic areas, playgrounds, and ball fields, but also contains a natural wetlands preserve. Visitors will also find a dog park and award-winning skateboard area here.
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