Calendar Categories
| Thursday 09/25/2025 |
SOUTH HAYWARD - SOUTH HAYWARD PARISH FOOD PANTRY
Walk up food pantry available to Cherryland, Ashland, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Castro Valley, and Union City families. The food pantry is available to families in the listed cities above. Families can bring home a free bag of groceries. Date: Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Time: 1PM – 4PM Location: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward Cost: Free |
| Thursday 09/25/2025 |
Oakland - Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center Playgroups
Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities and access to local resources. Date: Monday, Wednesday - Friday Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM - 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM Cost: Free Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown, 555 19th St., Oakland Room to Bloom, 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland |
| Thursday 09/25/2025 |
HAYWARD - HOT MEALS
Eden Youth Center Hayward Hot Meal Giveaway. Eden Youth and 5 Sikh Seva invites anyone in need to come and receive free hot meals and grocery supplies, offered with dignity and compassion. Their community-driven service is open to all - no applications, no restrictions. Date: Every Thursday Time: 2PM - 4PM Cost: Free Location: Eden Youth- 680 W. Tennyson Rd., Hayward |
| Thursday 09/25/2025 |
Virtual - Dad-scussions
A monthly space for all fathers and father figures of Alameda County. Dad-scussions is an ongoing virtual series that provides opportunities for Fathers to discuss current topics that matter to them. Date: 4th Thursday Time: 6PM- 7:30PM Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Thursday 09/25/2025 |
Oakland - Community Adventure Pre-K Playgroups
The Oakland Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development Department is offering a free, year-long playgroup. Community Adventure Pre-K Playgroups is a free program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5, featuring arts and crafts, outdoor play, snacks, quarterly field trips, and other activities. Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday Time: 9:30AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Willie Keyes Rec Center, 3131 Union St., Oakland Carmen Flores Rec Center,1637 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland Ira Jinkins Rec Center, 9175 Edes Ave., Oakland Link: Click here to register. |
| Thursday 09/25/2025 |
Castro Valley - Toddler Storytime
Storytime and Play at the Castro Valley Library. The Castro Valley Library is hosting a program where children can enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement, followed by playtime with friends. Date: Every Thursday Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AM Cost: Free Location: 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley |
| Thursday 09/25/2025 |
Oakland - In Person Playgroups
BANANAS invites Havenscourt families to a fun morning with toys, stories, crafts, games, and snacks. The playgroup is designed for families with children ages 0-5 to connect, explore, and support early learning. Safety protocols apply, including proof of vaccination and a booster within the past six months. Registration is required, and a waitlist is available if sessions fill up. Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday Time: 10:30AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Havenscourt Cubhouse, 6818 Lion Creek Wy., Oakland Link: Click here to register. |
| Thursday 09/25/2025 |
Oakland - Play Cafe
Families are invited to enjoy a special morning of stories, songs, and playful fun designed for young children and their caregivers. The Play Cafe welcomes families with children ages 0-5 to connect, learn, and play together in a warm and engaging environment. Snacks will be provided for both kids and caregivers to make the morning even more enjoyable. Date: Every Thursday Time: 10AM - 11:30AM Cost: Free Location: 81st Avenue Branch, Oakland Public Library, 1021 81st Ave., Oakland |
| Thursday 09/25/2025 |
San Leandro - Stay & Play
Caregivers and children ages 0- 5 are invited to a morning of play and early learning. Caregivers and children ages 0 - 5 are invited to a morning of play and early learning. Participants can enjoy snacks, meet community resource providers, and take-home free giveaways while connecting with other families. Date: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday Time: 10AM - 11:30AM Cost: Free Location: San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro |
| Thursday 09/25/2025 |
Oakland - Cultural Crafting Series
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a hands-on cultural crafting series. Join the Oakland Public Library for a four-week Cultural Crafting Series highlighting the vibrancy of Hispanic heritage through creative, hands-on projects. Each week features a new craft. From Alebrijes to Frida Kahlo-inspired art, offering a fun and welcoming space to connect, create, and celebrate culture. Date: Every Thursday Time: 3PM - 5PM Cost: Free Location: 81st Avenue Branch, 1021 81st Ave., Oakland |
| Thursday 09/25/2025 |
San Leandro - Stay & Play
Caregivers and children ages 0-5 are invited to a morning of play and early learning. Caregivers and children ages 0 - 5 are invited to a morning of play and early learning. Participants can enjoy snacks, meet community resource providers, and take-home free giveaways while connecting with other families. Date: Every 2nd & 4th Thursday Time: 10AM - 11:30AM Cost: Free Location: San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro |
| Thursday 09/25/2025 |
Oakland - Jack London Square Dancing Under the Stars
Weekly Thursday evening dance lessons and parties under the stars. Join Jack London Square every Thursday evening for complimentary dance lessons followed by an energetic dance party in the Plaza by PLANK. Featuring salsa, ballroom, swing, and disco nights with DJ John Narvaez, this event welcomes dancers of all levels to enjoy music and movement outdoors. Date: Every Thursday Time: 6:30PM - 9:30PM Cost: Free Location: Jack London Square Plaza by PLANK, 98 Broadway., Oakland |
| Thursday 09/25/2025 |
Virtual - Parenting ReMix
Families are invited to explore a balanced parenting approach that blends the wisdom of old-school and new-school methods. BANANAS is hosting a virtual workshop that guides participants through both traditional and progressive strategies, helping each household find the parenting style that’s right for them. Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Thursday 09/25/2025 |
Virtual - Partners in Breastfeeding
An inspiring conversation about breastfeeding and partnership. Brandi Gates-Burgess, IBCLC, and Shaun Burgess, CHW, BFPC, will share their lived experiences and practical strategies for supporting one another through breastfeeding. This engaging webinar offers valuable insights for new and expecting parents, with a special perspective for fathers. Families are invited to join the conversation and explore local resources provided by the Alameda County Fatherhood Initiative. Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Time: 12PM -1:30PM Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Thursday 09/25/2025 |
FREMONT - TCV FOOD BANK MARKETPLACE
NUTRITIOUS GROCERIES AVAILABLE AT NO COST THROUGH THE MARKETPLACE. Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank offers local families access to a variety of healthy foods including fresh produce, whole grains, dairy, and more. The Marketplace allows visitors to choose items based on their needs, providing a welcoming and supportive environment. Date: Monday - Thursday |
