Calendar Categories
| Thursday 10/23/2025 |
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 10/23/2025 |
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 10/23/2025 |
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 10/23/2025 |
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 10/23/2025 |
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 10/23/2025 |
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 10/23/2025 |
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 |
