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Tuesday 03/31/2026

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 

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Tuesday 03/31/2026

Free groceries are available every Tuesday and Thursday at St. Vincent de Paul Mission San Jose. 

This walk-in food distribution offers bags of fresh produce and pantry items to those in need. No registration is required. 

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday 

Time: 1PM - 2PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 43148 Mission San Jose Dr., Fremont 

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Tuesday 03/31/2026

Oakland families are invited to this Afrocentric playgroup.

Afro-Play Oakland is an affinity-affirming space for families who identify as Black, African-American, or of the African Diaspora. Children and caregivers can enjoy Afro-centric activities in a warm and supportive environment, and donations are on a sliding scale, but no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 9:30AM - 12PM

Cost: Sliding scale donation.

Location: Room to Bloom, 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland

Link: Click here for more information.

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Tuesday 03/31/2026

Hively is hosting an online workshop to help families learn how to choose child care.

The session explains different types of child care and what families may want to consider when selecting a program. Participants will also learn about parent rights and how to access information about available child care programs.

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Time: 6:30PM - 7:30PM

Cost: Free 

Location: Online (Zoom)

Link: Click here to register.

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