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Friday 02/27/2026	OAKLAND - TELEGRAPH MINISTRY CENTER FOOD PANTRY Receive free groceries and fresh food from the Telegraph Ministry Center in Oakland. The community pantry provides healthy food to individuals and families in need, including fresh fruits, vegetables, canned goods, rice, bread, and proteins. Guests are encouraged to bring their own bags or carts for pickup. The pantry sources food from local partners, including the Alameda County Community Food Bank, USDA, and city programs. Date: Wednesdays & Fridays Time: 9:30AM - 1:30PM & Wednesdays 5PM - 7PM Cost: Free Location: Telegraph Ministry Center, 5316 Telegraph Ave., Oakland Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details
Friday 02/27/2026	Hayward – Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) Play and Learn Playgroup 4Cs of Alameda County is hosting a series of playgroups for Hayward caregivers and young children. Children ages 3 - 5 and their caregivers will engage in a morning of activities, story time, and movement at this weekly event. This playgroup is specifically designed for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and family friends who provide care for young children. Date: Every Friday Time: 10AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: 4Cs of Alameda County, 22351 City Center Dr., Hayward Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details
Friday 02/27/2026	Oakland – Art of the African Diaspora - Exhibition The Rockridge Library is presenting an art exhibition featuring works by Black Bay Area artists. The exhibit highlights artists affiliated with Art of the African Diaspora and complements a larger regional exhibition at the Richmond Art Center. The exhibition is open to families, adults, and seniors during library hours. Date: Every Friday Time: 12PM - 5:30PM Cost: Free Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave., Oakland Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details
Friday 02/27/2026	OAKLAND – ROOTS POP-UP MARKET Roots Community Health is inviting families to a biweekly pop-up market. Families can access healthy groceries, resources, and community support at this outdoor event held in the Sobrante Park Lot. Guests are encouraged to RSVP for faster access to available items. Date: Every 2nd & 4th Friday Time: 2PM - 4PM Cost: Free Location: Sobrante Park Lot, 105th Ave. & Edes Ave., Oakland Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details
Friday 02/27/2026	Oakland – Bananas Playgroup BANANAS is offering families a monthly playgroup focused on play and early learning at the Oakland Main Library. BANANAS staff will lead activities where families with children ages 0-5 can play, make art, enjoy music, and explore learning together. The program also shares parenting tools and child development support in a welcoming community space. Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 Time: 11AM - 2:30PM Cost: Free Location: Oakland Main Library 125 14th St., Oakland Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details
Friday 02/27/2026	Berkeley – Garden Helpers Tilden Nature Area invites families to a drop-in gardening activity. The park staff will guide volunteers through seasonal gardening tasks like planting and weeding in the beds near the Round Barn. Families can enjoy working outdoors, learning about sustainable farming, and discovering the joys of growing food together at the Little Farm. Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 Time: 2PM - 3PM Cost: Free Location: Tilden Nature Area, Little Farm, 600 Canon Dr., Berkeley Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details
Friday 02/27/2026	Virtual – Tips on Helping A Child Who Has Challenges in Their Communication and Sensory Skills Workshop BANANAS is hosting a virtual workshop led by a pediatric speech and language therapist. Families will learn practical strategies to support children with communication and sensory challenges. The session introduces functional sign language, visual communication tools, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, (AAC) and basic sensory regulation techniques Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 Time: 10AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details
Friday 02/27/2026	Oakland – Mindfulness Skills for Parents and Kids Workshop BANANAS is inviting families to a helpful workshop focused on reducing stress through mindfulness. Families will learn tools and exercises to support emotional regulation for both adults and children. The session introduces concepts from Buddhist psychology and offers strategies to help caregivers stay calm and responsive. Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 Time: 10AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: BANANAS, 5232 Claremont Ave., Oakland Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details

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