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| Tuesday 10/14/2025 |
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 |
| Tuesday 10/14/2025 |
Virtual - Parenting Toolkit Series, Presented by Stay Ready for School
Roots Community Health Clinic hosts a monthly virtual parenting workshop. Roots Community Health, in partnership with Tanya Burrell, MA, hosts a monthly parenting workshop every second Tuesday. These sessions offer practical tools and strategies to help parents strengthen family connections, set healthy boundaries, and foster positive change. Date: Every 2nd Tuesday Time: 11AM - 1PM Cost: Free Location: Click here to register. |
| Tuesday 10/14/2025 |
Oakland - Free Family Law Legal Consultations
Drop in consultation for fathers who are navigating child custody & child support systems. Fathers can meet with a Family Law attorney by arriving early, as services are offered on a first come, first served basis with limited availability. Participants must check in by 3:00 PM for a chance at same-day assistance. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 1:30PM - 5PM Cost: Free Location: 746 Grand Ave., Oakland |
| Tuesday 10/14/2025 |
HAYWARD - THE PEACE HAVEN WEEKLY FOOD GIVEAWAY
Weekly food giveaway in Downtown Hayward. Come to a weekly food giveaway in downtown Hayward. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 9AM Cost: Free Location: 1063 A St., Hayward |
| Tuesday 10/14/2025 |
Oakland - Trybe Tots Playgroup
Trybe invites families with children under 6 to inclusive kindergarten readiness activities with science, art, play, story time, and sing-alongs led by multilingual staff. Trybe offers inclusive kindergarten readiness programs for families with children under age 6, featuring activities like science exploration, art, play, storytime, and sing-alongs. Programs are led by multilingual staff to support non-English speaking families in a welcoming learning environment. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 10:30AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: 1701 E 19th St., Oakland |
| Tuesday 10/14/2025 |
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. |
| Tuesday 10/14/2025 |
Oakland - Storytime and Playtime
Melrose Library invites you to a story and play time. Children are invited to enjoy a Storytime filled with rhymes, books, and songs, followed by free play with toys and access to outdoor gardens and a play area. The program is especially suited for ages 18 months to 4 years, with snacks for kids and tea and coffee available for caregivers. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 10:15AM - 11:45AM Cost: Free Location: Oakland Public Library Melrose Branch, 4805 Foothill Blvd., Oakland |
| Tuesday 10/14/2025 |
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. |
| Tuesday 10/14/2025 |
Albany - Baby Storytime
Interactive Storytime Invites Babies and Caregivers to Enjoy Songs, Stories, and Play. The Albany Public Library is hosting Baby Storytime; a program designed for babies up to 18 months and their adult caregivers. Participants will enjoy stories, songs, lap bounces, and stay afterward to play with toys while connecting with other families. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 12PM- 1PM Cost: Free Location: 1247 Marin Ave., Albany |
| Tuesday 10/14/2025 |
Virtual - Child Development: Your 4- & 5-Year-Old
Support your preschooler’s growth with confidence. Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center invites you to a virtual workshop that provides valuable insight into the physical, cognitive, language, and social-emotional development of 4- and 5-year-olds. Families will learn how to use age-appropriate parenting tools rooted in a deeper understanding of early childhood development. Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Time: 1:30PM - 2:30PM Cost: Free |
| Tuesday 10/14/2025 |
Virtual - Papás Unidos
Fathers and father figures of children under 8 in Alameda County are invited to connect in a supportive parenting series. This Spanish-language series, facilitated by Juan Cuba, a parent educator and fatherhood specialist, includes six virtual sessions covering topics like mental health, child development, positive discipline, and cultural understanding. Participants will receive a gift card and incentive upon completing the series. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 6PM - 7:30PM Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
