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| Friday 10/03/2025 |
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 |
| Friday 10/03/2025 |
Alameda - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime
Come join Wee- Play for a drop in playtime! Alameda’s Wee Play is a minimally structured play program for children ages 6 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring daily themed activities like arts, STEM, and music. Held in Room 120 of the Veterans Building, registration is encouraged; volunteers can earn free entry by helping with setup or cleanup. Date: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 10AM - 1PM Cost: $6 per family (sign up to volunteer and receive free entry) Location: Alameda Veterans Memorial Building, 2203 Central Ave., Alameda |
| Friday 10/03/2025 |
Oakland - Friday Nights at OMCA with Off The Grid
Celebrate community, culture, and creativity every Friday night in Oakland. Families and community members are invited to enjoy this beloved weekly event at the Oakland Museum of California, featuring live music, dance, hands-on activities, and food trucks curated by Off the Grid. With late-night access to museum galleries, lawn games, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend with fun for all ages. Date: Every Friday Time: 5PM - 9PM Cost: Free. (Museum gallery access requires a ticket; food and drinks available for purchase) Location: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland |
| Friday 10/03/2025 |
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 |
| Friday 10/03/2025 |
Fremont - Fremont Street Eats
Bring the family to a weekly food truck event in downtown Fremont. Fremont Street Eats is a weekly food truck event held in downtown Fremont at the Downtown Event Center, featuring a variety of delicious street food. It is produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Food Truck Mafia and offers a fun, community-focused atmosphere for all ages. Date: Every Friday Time: 5PM - 9PM Cost: Free Location: Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont |
| Friday 10/03/2025 |
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 Wednesday & Friday Time: 9:30AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Rainbow Rec Center, 5800 International Blvd., Oakland Link: Click here to register. |
| Friday 10/03/2025 |
Hayward - Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) Play & Learn Playgroup
Enjoy a fun and engaging playgroup with your little one. This weekly playgroup is designed specifically for caregivers of children ages 3-5, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, family friends, and neighbors. Participants engage in hands-on activities, story time, movement, and opportunities to connect with other caregiving adults in a supportive, community-centered environment. Date: Every Friday Time: 10AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: 4Cs of Alameda County, Hayward Office, 22351 City Center Drive, Hayward |
