- The list below includes 818 free or cheap things to do in or near Castro Valley, California, including 129 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, National & State Parks and Bowling.
- From Lake Chabot Regional Park to Fairmont Ridge Staging Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Castro Valley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and Palo Alto.
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37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
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At the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, visitors can learn about the history of silent films through artifact and memorabilia displays. The location also hosts film screenings on Saturday nights.
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From musicals to comedies, Village Theatre & Art Gallery showcases a variety of performing arts from local schools and touring musicians. The theater also hosts drama, vocals, and visual arts classes for the community.
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Oakland's Chabot Science Center is a museum and planetarium dedicated to scientific education and enrichment. It features a large planetarium and a film theater that shows educational programming related to space exploration and astronomy.
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A residential community, Lakeshore Park is equipped with a small lake and walkways. Consequently, many walk or jog there for exercise. With lots of ducks and geese, it is also a good place to simply relax and enjoy nature.
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Fremont Art & Wine Festival is the largest free street festival west of the Mississippi River. They offer a range of activities and family entertainment including kid city, artists, gourmet marketplace, food and a business alley.
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Also known as Community Center Park, Newark Community Park spans 16 acres, and features play structures, softball fields, a horseshoe pit, and basketball courts. The park also has covered picnic areas.
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5800 Parkside Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94566
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A large grassy park with ample green space, Pleasonton Sports & Recreation Park offers a variety of sports fields, including baseball, soccer, and football. The park also offers barbecue grills, picnic tables, restrooms, and a playground.
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5801 Valley Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94566
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A community-owned park and tennis complex, Pleasanton Tennis & Community Park offers an open tennis court, playground equipment and sand box, volleyball courts, barbecue facilities, and picnic areas, as well as restrooms.
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The Mojo Lounge is a bar and music venue that is popular among local residents. Visitors to the lounge commonly enjoy having drinks, eating a meal, and listening to the local bands playing.
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San Ramon's Bark & Ride is a combination off-leash dog park and 50 parking space park and ride. The park spans four and a half acres, and has lockers, drinking fountains, and picnic tables.