The Albany Branch is hosting a hands-on fun event  with LEGO, Duplo, and More! 

Participants are invited to drop in and explore their creativity using a variety of building materials. With supplies like LEGO, Duplo, and Straw Connectors provided, all that's needed is imagination. 

Date: Every Monday

Time: 3:30PM - 5PM

Cost: Free 

Location: Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany 

Link: Click here for more information.

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 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Enjoy free weekday meals provided by Open Heart Kitchen in Livermore. 

Open Heart Kitchen offers freshly prepared lunches for anyone in need, served Monday through Friday. No reservations are required.

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time: 12PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Open Heart Kitchen, 450 N Livermore Ave., Livermore

Link: Click here for more information. 

Pick up free groceries and pantry staples from McGee Avenue Baptist Church in Berkeley. 

The community pantry provides food distribution three days a week and welcomes all community members. Please bring your own bags. 

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 

Time: 12PM - 1PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: McGee Avenue Baptist Church, 1640 Stuart St., Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Oakland Public Library is offering families a weekly LEGO building program at the Elmhurst Branch. 

Families are invited to build creative LEGO designs together during an open building session led by library staff. Selected creations may be displayed at the branch for community viewing. 

Date: Every Monday

Time: 3PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Ave., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Family Paths invites young parents to join a supportive education program designed to empower families and build healing communities. 

This 10-week series features an evidence-based, interactive curriculum led by a certified facilitator to help caregivers grow their skills. Families who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion and a gift card incentive for their participation. 

Date: Every Monday 

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM 

Cost: Free or sliding scale for qualifying residents.  

Location: Family Paths, 1727 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, or online (Zoom) 

Link: Click here for more information or call 1-800-829-3777 to register. 

 Join Alameda County Library for a bilingual Storytime and play session.

Families with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to participate in a bilingual story time followed by a structured stay-and-play activity that supports early literacy and social development. The program requires registration and offers accessibility accommodations upon request with advance notice. 

Date: Monday, March 9, 2026 

Time: 11:15AM - 12:15PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Wilma Chan Family Resource Center, 20450 Royal Ave., Hayward 

Link: Click here to register.  

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  

Link: Click here to register. 

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 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Oakland Public Library invites fathers and paternal figures to a Father Circle.

Date: Every Tuesday 

Time: 6PM - 7:30PM

Cost: Free 

Location: 81st Avenue Branch Library, 1021 81st Ave., Oakland 

Link: Click here to register. 

Join City of San Leandro for a cultural performance at the San Leandro Main Library. 

The event features traditional Irish dance performed by students from the Rohan Murphy Irish Dance Academy along with a brief overview of Irish dance history and an interactive lesson. The program welcomes all ages and highlights Irish cultural heritage through live performance. 

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 

Time: 6PM - 7PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro 

Link: Click here for more information. 

TVH provides free groceries for families.

Tri - Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents.

Date: Monday - Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

The Alameda County Fatherhood Initiative and Starting Out Strong is offering a supportive space for fathers.

Cafe Dad is a supportive community for fathers to connect, share their experiences, and build a strong community. It aims to empower dads by fostering relationships and providing resources to support their parenting journey.

Date: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday 

Time: 5PM - 7PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Online (Zoom)

Link: Click here to register. 

Pick up free groceries and pantry staples from McGee Avenue Baptist Church in Berkeley. 

The community pantry provides food distribution three days a week and welcomes all community members. Please bring your own bags. 

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 

Time: 12PM - 1PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: McGee Avenue Baptist Church, 1640 Stuart St., Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland Trybe is inviting families to a weekly playgroup at San Antonio Park. 

Caregivers and children ages 0-5 are invited to discover, learn, and play together in a fun, social environment. Walk-ins are welcome. 

Date: Every Wednesday 

Time: 10:30AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Antonio Park - Tennis Courts, 1701 E. 19th St., Oakland  

Link: Click here for more information.   

The San Lorenzo Library is offering families a drop-in early learning play program. 

Families with children ages 0-5 can play with toys and activities that support early learning and social interaction. Caregivers and children can engage, play and build community. 

Date: Every Wednesday 

Time: 2PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Monthly Diaper distribution for low-income families in Hayward. 

Free diaper kits are distributed monthly to low-income families in Hayward, with one kit provided per child. Each kit includes 80–100 diapers (sizes 2–7) and 200 wipes, available while supplies last. 

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026

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 

Link: Click here for more information. 

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  

Link: Click here to register. 

Join the San Leandro Library for a morning filled with learning and play. 

Caregivers and children ages 0 - 5 are invited to a morning of play and early learning. Participants can enjoy snacks, meet community resource providers, and take-home free giveaways while connecting with other families. 

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 

Time: 10AM - 11:30AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro 

Link: Click here for more information.

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 

Link: Click here for more information. 

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 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland Trybe is inviting families with young children to a morning of fun and community at Clinton Park. 

Families with kids ages 0–5 can enjoy a variety of activities including circle time, arts and crafts, music, and dancing. The program provides healthy snacks and offers tons of fun for both parents and their little ones. 

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 10AM - 11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Clinton Park, 655 International Blvd., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

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.   

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. 

Roots Community Health is inviting families to a day of health, wellness, and community connection in East Oakland. 

Families can explore a variety of local programs and services while enjoying activities for children, workshops, and free food. This resource fair celebrates the legacy of resilience in the 40x40 block communities and offers giveaways to support and strengthen the neighborhood. 

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 

Time: 12PM - 4PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Parker Community Resource Center, 7929 Ney Ave., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Coyote Hills Regional Park invites families for a drop-in wildflower exploration and art activity. 

Families will search for early spring wildflowers and create drawings or paintings inspired by what they observe using provided art materials. The program is designed for all ages and parent participation is required. 

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 

Time: 10AM - 11:30AM 

Cost: Free. $5 parking. 

Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park - Visitor Center, 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Join San Leandro Historical Railway Society  for a Spring Train Show and open house.

Families can explore the restored San Leandro Depot, view operating model railroad displays, and enjoy railroad exhibits during an extended open house. 

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026  

Time: 10AM - 4PM  

Cost: Free  

Location: San Leandro Historical Railway Society, 1302 Orchard Ave., San Leandro 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Coyote Hills Regional Park is hosting a birding and nature program. 

Families can walk to the marsh to observe pied-billed grebes and learn how mathematics helps describe patterns in nature while enjoying a taste of pie in recognition of Pi Day. Parent participation is required.  

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 

Time: 1PM - 2:30PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park - Visitor Center, 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The City of Dublin is hosting a community celebration with music, food, and activities for St. Patrick’s Day. 

The event features live music, food vendors, games, and family-friendly activities that celebrate Irish culture and community spirit. The celebration welcomes all ages to enjoy performances and interactive fun. 

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 & Sunday, March 15, 2026 

Time: 12PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The City of Dublin is hosting a community celebration with music, food, and activities for St. Patrick’s Day. 

The event features live music, food vendors, games, and family-friendly activities that celebrate Irish culture and community spirit. The celebration welcomes all ages to enjoy performances and interactive fun. 

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 & Sunday, March 15, 2026 

Time: 12PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Michaels is offering families a free creative arts and crafts workshop for children. 

Children can decorate and paint tissue paper Easter eggs using provided materials during a guided Kids Club session. The activity welcomes kids of all ages with caregiver participation, and supplies are included while they last. 

Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026 

Time: 10AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: Michaels, 1538 East 14th St., San Leandro 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Join Del Valle Regional Park a holiday-themed scavenger hunt. 

Families can follow park clues inspired by nearby locations to search for a St. Patrick’s Day treasure at the Visitor Center. Adult participation is required. 

Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026 

Time: 11AM - 3PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: Del Valle Regional Park - Visitor Center, 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Albany Branch is hosting a hands-on fun event  with LEGO, Duplo, and More! 

Participants are invited to drop in and explore their creativity using a variety of building materials. With supplies like LEGO, Duplo, and Straw Connectors provided, all that's needed is imagination. 

Date: Every Monday

Time: 3:30PM - 5PM

Cost: Free 

Location: Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany 

Link: Click here for more information.

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 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Shadow Cliffs Park in Pleasanton invites you to Explore Nature with Monthly Family Adventures. 

Shadow Cliffs invites young children and their families to explore nature through a variety of monthly activities. Each session features a different theme, such as trail walks, bug hunts, bird watching, and shadow discoveries. 

Date: Every 3rd Monday

Time: 9AM - 11AM 

Cost: Free. Parking $5 

Location: Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, 2500 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton 

Link: Click here for more information.

Enjoy free weekday meals provided by Open Heart Kitchen in Livermore. 

Open Heart Kitchen offers freshly prepared lunches for anyone in need, served Monday through Friday. No reservations are required.

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time: 12PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Open Heart Kitchen, 450 N Livermore Ave., Livermore

Link: Click here for more information. 

Pick up free groceries and pantry staples from McGee Avenue Baptist Church in Berkeley. 

The community pantry provides food distribution three days a week and welcomes all community members. Please bring your own bags. 

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 

Time: 12PM - 1PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: McGee Avenue Baptist Church, 1640 Stuart St., Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Oakland Public Library is offering families a weekly LEGO building program at the Elmhurst Branch. 

Families are invited to build creative LEGO designs together during an open building session led by library staff. Selected creations may be displayed at the branch for community viewing. 

Date: Every Monday

Time: 3PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Ave., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Family Paths invites young parents to join a supportive education program designed to empower families and build healing communities. 

This 10-week series features an evidence-based, interactive curriculum led by a certified facilitator to help caregivers grow their skills. Families who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion and a gift card incentive for their participation. 

Date: Every Monday 

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM 

Cost: Free or sliding scale for qualifying residents.  

Location: Family Paths, 1727 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, or online (Zoom) 

Link: Click here for more information or call 1-800-829-3777 to register. 

Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve invites families a drop-in birding program. 

Families can participate in a guided birding walk through hilly terrain to observe local bird species and explore park habitats. The program is open to all ages and does not require registration. 

Date: Monday, March 16, 2026 

Time: 9AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, Staging Area, 6800 Skyline Blvd., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

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  

Link: Click here to register. 

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 

Link: Click here for more information. 

BANANAS is offering a virtual workshop on supporting early communication during daily routines. 

Participants will learn how narrating routines, modeling language, singing songs, and using functional baby sign language can support communication development in babies and toddlers.  

Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 

Time: 10AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Online (Zoom) 

Link: Click here to register.

The Dublin Library invites families a movie screening. 

Families can watch The Wild Robot, a story about a robot stranded on an island who forms bonds with animals and cares for an orphaned gosling.  

Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 

Time: 5PM - 7PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Dublin Library - Virginia Bennett Room, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin 

Link: Click here for more information. 

TVH provides free groceries for families.

Tri - Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents.

Date: Monday - Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Pick up free groceries and pantry staples from McGee Avenue Baptist Church in Berkeley. 

The community pantry provides food distribution three days a week and welcomes all community members. Please bring your own bags. 

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 

Time: 12PM - 1PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: McGee Avenue Baptist Church, 1640 Stuart St., Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland Trybe is inviting families to a weekly playgroup at San Antonio Park. 

Caregivers and children ages 0-5 are invited to discover, learn, and play together in a fun, social environment. Walk-ins are welcome. 

Date: Every Wednesday 

Time: 10:30AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Antonio Park - Tennis Courts, 1701 E. 19th St., Oakland  

Link: Click here for more information.   

The San Lorenzo Library is offering families a drop-in early learning play program. 

Families with children ages 0-5 can play with toys and activities that support early learning and social interaction. Caregivers and children can engage, play and build community. 

Date: Every Wednesday 

Time: 2PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 

Link: Click here for more information. 

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 

Link: Click here for more information. 

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  

Link: Click here to register. 

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 

Link: Click here for more information. 

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 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland Trybe is inviting families with young children to a morning of fun and community at Clinton Park. 

Families with kids ages 0–5 can enjoy a variety of activities including circle time, arts and crafts, music, and dancing. The program provides healthy snacks and offers tons of fun for both parents and their little ones. 

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 10AM - 11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Clinton Park, 655 International Blvd., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Union City Library invites families to enjoy an afternoon of outdoor music. 

Local musicians of all ages and specializations will perform various musical pieces in the area between the library and city hall.  

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 

Time: 2:30PM - 3:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Castro Valley Library invites families a themed arts and crafts event. 

Families can enjoy music, crafts, and a photo booth inspired by KPOP Demon Hunters during a structured program session. Costumes are encouraged. 

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 

Time: 2PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Castro Valley Library - Chabot/Canyon Room, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Albany Library offers families a hands-on music storytime. 

Families are invited to a music session using basic percussion instruments. Instruments will be provided for babies and toddlers. 

Date: Every 2nd & 4th Sunday 

Time: 1:30PM - 2:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Visit The Fremont Library for a drop-in board game session. 

Families can play a variety of board games including Candyland, Clue, Monopoly, and Sorry with support from teen volunteers who can teach or join games as needed. The program is held in Fukaya Room B and does not require registration. 

Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026 

Time: 1:30PM - 4:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Fremont Library - Fukaya Room B, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont 

The Albany Branch is hosting a hands-on fun event  with LEGO, Duplo, and More! 

Participants are invited to drop in and explore their creativity using a variety of building materials. With supplies like LEGO, Duplo, and Straw Connectors provided, all that's needed is imagination. 

Date: Every Monday

Time: 3:30PM - 5PM

Cost: Free 

Location: Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany 

Link: Click here for more information.

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 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Enjoy free weekday meals provided by Open Heart Kitchen in Livermore. 

Open Heart Kitchen offers freshly prepared lunches for anyone in need, served Monday through Friday. No reservations are required.

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time: 12PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Open Heart Kitchen, 450 N Livermore Ave., Livermore

Link: Click here for more information. 

Pick up free groceries and pantry staples from McGee Avenue Baptist Church in Berkeley. 

The community pantry provides food distribution three days a week and welcomes all community members. Please bring your own bags. 

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 

Time: 12PM - 1PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: McGee Avenue Baptist Church, 1640 Stuart St., Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Oakland Public Library is offering families a weekly LEGO building program at the Elmhurst Branch. 

Families are invited to build creative LEGO designs together during an open building session led by library staff. Selected creations may be displayed at the branch for community viewing. 

Date: Every Monday

Time: 3PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Ave., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Family Paths invites young parents to join a supportive education program designed to empower families and build healing communities. 

This 10-week series features an evidence-based, interactive curriculum led by a certified facilitator to help caregivers grow their skills. Families who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion and a gift card incentive for their participation. 

Date: Every Monday 

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM 

Cost: Free or sliding scale for qualifying residents.  

Location: Family Paths, 1727 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, or online (Zoom) 

Link: Click here for more information or call 1-800-829-3777 to register. 

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  

Link: Click here to register. 

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 

Link: Click here for more information. 

TVH provides free groceries for families.

Tri - Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents.

Date: Monday - Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

The Alameda County Fatherhood Initiative and Starting Out Strong is offering a supportive space for fathers.

Cafe Dad is a supportive community for fathers to connect, share their experiences, and build a strong community. It aims to empower dads by fostering relationships and providing resources to support their parenting journey.

Date: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday 

Time: 5PM - 7PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Online (Zoom)

Link: Click here to register. 

Pick up free groceries and pantry staples from McGee Avenue Baptist Church in Berkeley. 

The community pantry provides food distribution three days a week and welcomes all community members. Please bring your own bags. 

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 

Time: 12PM - 1PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: McGee Avenue Baptist Church, 1640 Stuart St., Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland Trybe is inviting families to a weekly playgroup at San Antonio Park. 

Caregivers and children ages 0-5 are invited to discover, learn, and play together in a fun, social environment. Walk-ins are welcome. 

Date: Every Wednesday 

Time: 10:30AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Antonio Park - Tennis Courts, 1701 E. 19th St., Oakland  

Link: Click here for more information.   

The San Lorenzo Library is offering families a drop-in early learning play program. 

Families with children ages 0-5 can play with toys and activities that support early learning and social interaction. Caregivers and children can engage, play and build community. 

Date: Every Wednesday 

Time: 2PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 

Link: Click here for more information. 

BANANAS is offering a virtual workshop on teaching emotional regulation and empathy to children. 

Participants will learn age-appropriate strategies that support self-regulation, problem-solving, and empathy through guided activities and real-life scenarios.  

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 

Time: 6PM - 8PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Online (Zoom) 

Link: Click here to register. 

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 

Link: Click here for more information. 

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: Every 4th Thursday

Time: 6PM - 7:30PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: Online (Zoom)

Link: Click here to register.   

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  

Link: Click here to register. 

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 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Join the San Leandro Library for a morning filled with learning and play. 

Caregivers and children ages 0 - 5 are invited to a morning of play and early learning. Participants can enjoy snacks, meet community resource providers, and take-home free giveaways while connecting with other families. 

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 

Time: 10AM - 11:30AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro 

Link: Click here for more information.

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 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland Trybe is inviting families with young children to a morning of fun and community at Clinton Park. 

Families with kids ages 0–5 can enjoy a variety of activities including circle time, arts and crafts, music, and dancing. The program provides healthy snacks and offers tons of fun for both parents and their little ones. 

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 10AM - 11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Clinton Park, 655 International Blvd., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

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. 

The City of Newark is hosting a free community celebration at Newark Community Center Park. 

Families can enjoy games, arts and crafts, a chalk art area, a photo booth, music, performances, and an egg hunt during a morning park event. The event is designed for all ages and takes place outdoors in a community park setting. 

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026 

Time: 10AM - 12:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Newark Community Center Park, 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The City of San Leandro invites families a springtime Easter egg hunt.

Children ages 10 and under can participate in age-grouped egg hunts and hands-on activities while accompanied by a guardian. The event welcomes families for a seasonal celebration with festive fun and community participation.  

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026  

Time: 10AM  

Cost: Free  

Location: Marina Park, 14001 Monarch Bay Dr., San Leandro  

Link: Click here for more information. 

The City of Emeryville invites families a free community wellness festival.

Families can explore health resources, participate in interactive activities, and enjoy entertainment presented by local organizations and businesses. The festival is designed for all ages and promotes healthy living in a community setting. 

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026 

Time: 10AM - 2PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Emeryville Center of Community Life, 4727 San Pablo Ave., Emeryville 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Join Our City Center for a free community egg hunt and family activity day.

Families can enjoy bouncing inflatables, games, local vendors, treats, and an Easter egg hunt during a festival-style event. The gathering is designed for all ages and includes activities and fun suitable for children and caregivers.  

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026  

Time: 11AM - 2PM  

Cost: Free  

Location: Malcolm X Elementary School, 1731 Prince St., Berkeley  

Link: Click here for more information. 

Join Coyote Hills Regional Park for a drop-in nature walk. 

Families will walk on a flat 2-mile trail through riparian habitat to look for birds and mammals and learn about habitat conservation in the park. The activity is designed for all ages, and parent participation is required. 

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026 

Time: 1PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free. $5 parking. 

Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park - Staging Area, 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Visit Pacific Commons Shopping Center for a free Easter celebration.

Families can enjoy colorful crafts, face painting, balloon art, and other springtime activities suitable for all ages. The event provides a festive gathering space with opportunities for creative play and seasonal fun.  

Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026 

Time: 3PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Pacific Commons Shopping Center, 43440 Boscell Rd., Fremont 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Albany Branch is hosting a hands-on fun event  with LEGO, Duplo, and More! 

Participants are invited to drop in and explore their creativity using a variety of building materials. With supplies like LEGO, Duplo, and Straw Connectors provided, all that's needed is imagination. 

Date: Every Monday

Time: 3:30PM - 5PM

Cost: Free 

Location: Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany 

Link: Click here for more information.

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 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Enjoy free weekday meals provided by Open Heart Kitchen in Livermore. 

Open Heart Kitchen offers freshly prepared lunches for anyone in need, served Monday through Friday. No reservations are required.

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time: 12PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Open Heart Kitchen, 450 N Livermore Ave., Livermore

Link: Click here for more information. 

Pick up free groceries and pantry staples from McGee Avenue Baptist Church in Berkeley. 

The community pantry provides food distribution three days a week and welcomes all community members. Please bring your own bags. 

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 

Time: 12PM - 1PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: McGee Avenue Baptist Church, 1640 Stuart St., Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Oakland Public Library is offering families a weekly LEGO building program at the Elmhurst Branch. 

Families are invited to build creative LEGO designs together during an open building session led by library staff. Selected creations may be displayed at the branch for community viewing. 

Date: Every Monday

Time: 3PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Ave., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Family Paths invites young parents to join a supportive education program designed to empower families and build healing communities. 

This 10-week series features an evidence-based, interactive curriculum led by a certified facilitator to help caregivers grow their skills. Families who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion and a gift card incentive for their participation. 

Date: Every Monday 

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM