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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38.8 Miles
67% 2149 votes
Science Museums 201 S. Market St, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
San Jose, California is home to The Tech Museum of Innovation, a unique science museum that emphasizes engineering and mechanics. The museum offers many programs for children, but it not exclusively a children's museum. It is free and open to the public.
38.8 Miles
79% 441 votes
Movie Theaters 201 S 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
The Camera 12 Cinema is a 12 theater movie multiplex that shows a combination of new Hollywood releases and classics, art house films, foreign films, and cult favorites. The theater offers a variety of promotions and special events.
39.0 Miles
59% 229 votes
Sports Bars 420 S. First St., San Jose, CA MoreLess Info
For a night of billiards, South First Billiards offers an upscale and hip ambiance. Prices are more expensive than other pool places, but you pay for the atmosphere.
39.0 Miles
89% 1249 votes
Children's Museums 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110 MoreLess Info
San Jose's Children's Discovery Museum is intended to introduce babies, toddlers and young children to the fascinating world around them. The exhibits are meant to be touched, explored, climbed on and otherwise manipulated.
39.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 510 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
Highly developed programs and services in the performing and visual arts at Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana. Youth programs art classes for children aged 6 through 16 of all skill levels.
39.1 Miles
74% 77 votes
Art Museum 520 S. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
San Hose Museum of Quilts and Textiles is a unique museum housing a variety of historic and contemporary textile artifacts. The permanent exhibit includes a variety of quilts, textile artworks, costumes from other world cultures and many woven and wearable artworks designed by well-known artists.
39.1 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 12855 Paseo Presada, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
El Quito Park is a small 6.3 acre park featuring a full size softball diamond. The park also offers a volleyball court, picnic areas, a playground, chess tables, and public restrooms.
39.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Dog Park Vacaville, CA MoreLess Info
Lagoon Valley/Pena Adobe Dog Park is a 30,000 square foot completely fenced in Dog Park. There are two double gated entrance points, permanent benches and tables in the facility along with two dog water stations and trash receptacles throughout.
39.3 Miles
83% 72 votes
Parks Pena Adobe Road, Vacaville, CA 95688 MoreLess Info
Locals enjoy the amenities featured at the Lagoon Valley Pena Adobe Regional Park. With options for guests that are both leisurely and active, the park offers picturesque eating areas, motorized mini cars, disc golf and hiking trails.
39.3 Miles
78% 37 votes
Parks 4681 Pena Adobe Road, Vacaville, CA 95696 MoreLess Info
Spanning 470 acres, Lagoon Valley Park houses the historic Pena Adobe home and a fenced-in dog park. Biking/hiking trails, barbeque areas, horseshoe pits, and a small fishing pond are also available.
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