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		Tuesday 10/20/2026 FREMONT - TCV FOOD BANK MARKETPLACE Groceries available at no cost throught The Marketplace. Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank offers local families access to a variety of healthy foods including fresh produce, whole grains, dairy, and more. The Marketplace allows visitors to choose items based on their needs, providing a welcoming and supportive environment. Date: Monday - Thursday Time: 10AM - 2PM Cost: Free Location: 37350 Joseph St., Fremont Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Tuesday 10/20/2026 Oakland – Afro-Play Oakland Family Playgroup (East Oakland) 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. Share: Click here for complete event details Tuesday 10/20/2026 Oakland – BANANAS Playgroups BANANAS offers in-person playgroups for young children with art, music, and hands-on activities. Families can connect through play, enjoy a light snack, and explore community resources in a welcoming setting. The program is designed for children ages 0–5 and caregivers and includes optional registration to stay informed about future activities. Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday Time: 10:30AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Havenscourt, 6865 Leona Creek Dr., Suite #102, Oakland Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details Tuesday 10/20/2026 Oakland - Breast Friends West Support Group Breast Friends West hosts monthly support groups for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. The fun, non-judgmental, safe space for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers allows discussion of parenting, birth, and breastfeeding. Group facilitators will share tips on a variety of topics and relationship dynamics. Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Time: 11AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: DeFremery Park, 1651 Adeline St., Oakland Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details Tuesday 10/20/2026 Alameda – Music in the Parks Ozzy’s Music Academy and the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department invite families with children of all ages to enjoy a weekly morning music session. Play ukuleles, guitars, electric pianos, and electronic drum sets at an instrument petting zoo, and bring guitars or ukuleles with broken strings to get them repaired and tuned. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children, and registration is required. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AM Cost: Free Location: Jean Sweeney Open Space Park, 1925 Sherman St., Alameda Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details Tuesday 10/20/2026 Hayward – Music and Movement Visit Hayward Library for a sing-and-dance session for little ones. Dance, sing the alphabet song, and recite rhymes while building early literacy, motor, and social-emotional skills. Every adult and child needs a ticket available at the Information Desk 30 minutes before the start time while space lasts. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 10:30AM - 11AM Cost: Free Location: Weekes Branch Library - John Pappas Legacy Room, 27300 Patrick Ave., Hayward Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Tuesday 10/20/2026 BERKELEY – BYA'S FREE MARKET Berkeley Youth Alternatives offers groceries for families in need. Pick up canned goods and fresh fruits and vegetables and connect with other community resources available on site. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 11:30AM - 2PM Cost: Free Location: Berkeley Youth Alternatives, 1255 Allston Way, Berkeley Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details	Wednesday 10/21/2026 NEWARK - SALVATION ARMY TRI-CITIES FOOD PANTRY The Salvation Army Tri-Cities Corps gives away free groceries and fresh food. The pantry serves Fremont, Union City, and Newark residents with weekly food distribution. Come early as lines often form before opening. Please bring proof of Tri-City residency. Date: Every Wednesday & Friday Time: 7:30AM - 9:30AM Cost: Free Location: Salvation Army Tri-Cities Corps, 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Wednesday 10/21/2026 San Leandro - Breast Friend Mommy Group Get breastfeeding support from Breast Friends Mommy Group. Breast Friends Mommy Group is a safe space for breastfeeding, questions, connection, and community. Moms, dads, and babies are welcome to join. Dinner and child care provided. Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Time: 6PM - 7PM Cost: Free Location: Creekside Plaza, 1100 San Leandro Blvd., San Leandro Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details Wednesday 10/21/2026 Virtual - Postpartum Yoga with Babies Workshop This workshop is presented by BANANAS. This workshop supports new parents post-birth. The community centered class is for self-care, core strengthening, and easing tension with baby nearby. Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Time: 10AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Zoom Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Wednesday 10/21/2026 Virtual – Papás Unidos 4Cs of Alameda County is bringing dads and father figures together for a Spanish speaking parenting series. Talk with other dads about mental health, child development, how stress affects kids and parents, temperament, and positive discipline, with parent educator Juan Cuba leading the conversation. The series is open to dads and father figures of children under 8 in Alameda County, and participants who complete all six sessions receive a gift card. Date: Every Wednesday Time: 6PM - 7:30PM Cost: Free Location: Zoom Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details Wednesday 10/21/2026 Albany – Kid Craft Hour Albany Library is hosting a drop-in art session. Make crafts alongside other kids and families. Children under 8 must attend with an adult. Date: Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday Time: 2PM - 3PM Cost: Free Location: Albany Library - Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Wednesday 10/21/2026 San Leandro – Family Fun Night: Dia de los Muertos Music and Dance San Leandro Public Library and Cascada de Flores are inviting community members to help build a musical altar honoring the Day of the Dead. Explore the meaning of Día de los Muertos through song, dance, tradition, personal stories, and a wide variety of musical instruments. Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Time: 6:30PM - 7:15PM Cost: Free Location: San Leandro Main Library - Karp Room, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Wednesday 10/21/2026 Livermore - Trunk or Treat City of Livermore will host their annual Trunk or Treat. Collect treats from decorated vehicles. Costumes are encouraged. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Time: 5PM - 8PM Cost: Free Location: Livermore Police Department, 1110 South Livermore Ave., Livermore Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details	Thursday 10/22/2026 UNION CITY - CENTRO DE SERVICIOS RESOURCE CENTER FOOD PANTRY Free groceries and fresh food are available at Centro de Servicios Resource Center in Union City. The community pantry serves residents with weekly food distribution, Monday through Friday. No registration is required; please bring reusable bags if possible. Date: Monday - Friday Time: Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9AM – 4PM, Tuesday: 12PM - 4PM Cost: Free Location: 33750 6th St., Union City Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Thursday 10/22/2026 Oakland – BANANAS Playgroups BANANAS offers in-person playgroups for young children with art, music, and hands-on activities. Families can connect through play, enjoy a light snack, and explore community resources in a welcoming setting. The program is designed for children ages 0–5 and caregivers and includes optional registration to stay informed about future activities. Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday Time: 10:30AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Havenscourt, 6865 Leona Creek Dr., Suite #102, Oakland Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details Thursday 10/22/2026 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: Every 4th Thursday Time: 6PM - 7:30PM Cost: Free Location: Zoom Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details Thursday 10/22/2026 Livermore - Music & Movement Join Springtown Library for music & movement! Families can enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor and social skills and increase independence as well as language development. This class is perfect for children ages 1-5, but everyone is welcome. Classes are held outside on the patio. Bring your own blanket to sit on. Date: Every Thursday Time: 10:15AM - 10:45AM Cost: Free Location: Springtown Library, 998 Bluebell Dr., Livermore Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Thursday 10/22/2026 Alameda – Music in the Parks The Alameda Recreation and Parks Department and Ozzy's Music Academy are welcoming community members of all ages to a hands-on music session. Try ukuleles, guitars, electric pianos, and electronic drum sets at an instrument petting zoo, and bring guitars or ukuleles with broken strings for repairs and tuning. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children, and registration is recommended but not required. Date: Every Thursday Time: 3PM - 4PM Cost: Free Location: Franklin Park, 1432 San Antonio Ave., Alameda Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details Thursday 10/22/2026 Virtual – Helping Kids with Communication & Sensory Needs Workshop BANANAS is bringing back pediatric speech therapist Carol Lettko for a virtual workshop for parents and caregivers. Learn practical ways to support your child's communication, sensory skills, and regulation using sign language and AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) tools. Registration is required. Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026 Time: 10AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Zoom Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details Thursday 10/22/2026 Berkeley – MOCHA Creative Art Play Berkeley Public Library and the Museum of Children's Art host a weekly art session for kids and families. Try a new hands-on art project each week with guidance from a MOCHA teaching artist. The series is open to young children through preteens and their families. Date: Every Thursday Time: 3:30PM - 5PM Cost: Free Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library - Community Room, 1901 Russell St., Berkeley Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details	Friday 10/23/2026 Oakland - Friday Nights at OMCA with Off The Grid Celebrate community, culture, and creativity every Friday night in Oakland. Families and community members are invited to enjoy this beloved weekly event at the Oakland Museum of California, featuring live music, dance, hands-on activities, and food trucks curated by Off the Grid. With late-night access to museum galleries, lawn games, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend with fun for all ages. Date: Every Friday Time: 5PM - 9PM Cost: Free. Gallery access available with ticket purchase. Location: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Friday 10/23/2026 Fremont - Fremont Street Eats Bring the family to a weekly food truck event in downtown Fremont. Fremont Street Eats is a weekly food truck event held in downtown Fremont at the Downtown Event Center, featuring a variety of delicious street food. It is produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Food Truck Mafia and offers a fun, community-focused atmosphere for all ages. Date: Every Friday Time: 5PM - 9PM Cost: Free Location: Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Friday 10/23/2026 NEWARK - SALVATION ARMY TRI-CITIES FOOD PANTRY The Salvation Army Tri-Cities Corps gives away free groceries and fresh food. The pantry serves Fremont, Union City, and Newark residents with weekly food distribution. Come early as lines often form before opening. Please bring proof of Tri-City residency. Date: Every Wednesday & Friday Time: 7:30AM - 9:30AM Cost: Free Location: Salvation Army Tri-Cities Corps, 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Friday 10/23/2026 Livermore - Yoga Storytime Visit Rincon Library for a yoga storytime. All ages are welcome to join yoga filled with stories, songs, movement, and fun. The class may take place outdoors depending on weather. Date: Every Friday Time: 12PM - 12:30PM Cost: Free Location: Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore Link: Click here for information. Share: Click here for complete event details	Saturday 10/24/2026 Livermore - Storytime at Tex Spruiell Park Enjoy an outdoor storytime by Livermore Library. Bring a blanket and sit on the grass for an outdoor Music and Movement class. Storytime will be moved to Civic Center Library in inclement weather. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 10:15AM - 10:45AM Cost: Free Location: Tex Spruiell Park, 5411 Felicia Ave., Livermore Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 10/24/2026 Livermore – Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day Livermore Downtown is inviting young children and their families to enjoy Halloween festivities. Trick-or-treat at participating downtown businesses, listen to live music, play games, and join Halloween-themed kids' activities. Come in costume to enter the costume contest. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 10AM - 1PM Cost: Free Location: Carnegie Park, Third St. and J St., Livermore Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 10/24/2026 Oakland – 29th Annual Halloween Celebration The Piedmont Avenue Merchants Association welcomes kids and families for trick-or-treating along the avenue. Trick-or-treat at participating businesses along Piedmont Avenue and enjoy kid-friendly entertainment throughout the neighborhood. Costumes are encouraged. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 11AM - 1PM Cost: Free Location: Piedmont Ave. and 41st St., Oakland Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 10/24/2026 Hayward – Trunk or Treat Featuring Unhaunted House & Make-a-Thon The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District is hosting a community trunk-or-treating families. Collect treats from decorated car trunks, then make crafts with local artists at stations like the Witch's Hut, pumpkin painting, and costume making. Watch live performances, play games, complete a scavenger hunt, and enter a homemade costume in the costume contest. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 11AM - 3PM Cost: Free Location: Kennedy Park, 19501 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 10/24/2026 Oakland – Halloween Storytime for Toddlers Oakland Public Library invites toddlers and their grown-ups to a cozy Halloween morning. Share silly, spooky stories and Halloween fun before heading to the parade down Piedmont Avenue. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 10:15AM - 10:30AM Cost: Free Location: Piedmont Avenue Branch Library, 80 Echo Ave., Oakland Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 10/24/2026 Emeryville – Truck or Treat! Bay Street Emeryville hosts its 3rd annual Halloween celebration for families and pets. Trick-or-treat at participating trucks and shops, snap photos around the decorated center, and browse a Halloween makers market. Touch-a-truck, a bounce house, crafts, costume contests for kids and pets, and a ticketed activity zone round out the day, with proceeds benefiting the Junior League of Oakland-East Bay. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 12PM - 5PM Cost: Free; ticketed activity zone available Location: Bay Street Emeryville, 5616 Bay St., Emeryville Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 10/24/2026 Livermore – Halloween Community Campfire East Bay Regional Park District hosts a Halloween campfire for all ages. Explore the park at dusk with songs, activities, sweet treats, and s'mores around the campfire, and meet some creepy-but-cool animals up close. Costumes are encouraged, no registration is needed, and adults must take part with their kids. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 4PM - 7PM Cost: Free; $5 parking fee Location: Del Valle Regional Park - Visitor Center, 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details
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Sunday 10/25/2026 Oakland – LudoLogic Live LudoLogic Sports is offering a weekly outdoor movement club for girls ages 4 to 6. Play high-energy games and challenges that build agility, balance, coordination, and teamwork alongside other girls. A grown-up must stay on the lawn, and families should bring layers, closed-toe shoes, and a water bottle. Space is first come, first served for up to 30 girls, and a participation form is completed at check-in. Date: Every Sunday Time: 9AM - 9:50AM Cost: Free Location: Lake Temescal - North Lawn, 6500 Broadway, Oakland Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Sunday 10/25/2026 Oakland – 32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration The Oakland Museum of California and its Día de los Muertos Committee honors loved ones and ancestors with a daylong community gathering. Watch the opening procession, danza, and live music, then decorate sugar skulls, make tin art and paper puppets, and get calavera face painting. Explore community ofrendas, browse the mercado for handmade goods, and bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens. Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026 Time: 11AM - 4PM Cost: $10 general admission; free for children under 12 with advance reservation Location: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Sunday 10/25/2026 Berkeley – Read-to-a-Princess: Costume Party Mr. Mopps' Children's Books & Toys invites new readers to show off their reading skills. Bring a favorite book, come in costume, and read a few passages aloud to visiting princesses. An RSVP through Eventbrite is requested. Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026 Time: 11AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Mr. Mopps' Children's Books & Toys, 1405 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details	Monday 10/26/2026 FREMONT - TCV FOOD BANK MARKETPLACE Groceries available at no cost throught The Marketplace. Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank offers local families access to a variety of healthy foods including fresh produce, whole grains, dairy, and more. The Marketplace allows visitors to choose items based on their needs, providing a welcoming and supportive environment. Date: Monday - Thursday Time: 10AM - 2PM Cost: Free Location: 37350 Joseph St., Fremont Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Monday 10/26/2026 UNION CITY - CENTRO DE SERVICIOS RESOURCE CENTER FOOD PANTRY Free groceries and fresh food are available at Centro de Servicios Resource Center in Union City. The community pantry serves residents with weekly food distribution, Monday through Friday. No registration is required; please bring reusable bags if possible. Date: Monday - Friday Time: Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9AM – 4PM, Tuesday: 12PM - 4PM Cost: Free Location: 33750 6th St., Union City Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Monday 10/26/2026 Oakland – BANANAS Playgroups BANANAS hosts weekly playgroups with creative activities and community connection for young children. Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can explore art, music, and hands-on play while building connections with other families and accessing helpful resources. The session includes a light snack with optional registration encouraged. Date: Every Monday Time: 10:30AM - 12:30PM Cost: Free Location: Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Suite #135, Oakland Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details Monday 10/26/2026 Albany – Little Dance Party Albany Library invites babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers to a weekly music and movement session. Listen to music, dance, and try simple activities that build motor skills. Connect with other families while children move and play. Date: Every Monday Time: 3PM - 3:30PM Cost: Free Location: Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details	Tuesday 10/27/2026 FREMONT - TCV FOOD BANK MARKETPLACE Groceries available at no cost throught The Marketplace. Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank offers local families access to a variety of healthy foods including fresh produce, whole grains, dairy, and more. The Marketplace allows visitors to choose items based on their needs, providing a welcoming and supportive environment. Date: Monday - Thursday Time: 10AM - 2PM Cost: Free Location: 37350 Joseph St., Fremont Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Tuesday 10/27/2026 Oakland – Afro-Play Oakland Family Playgroup (East Oakland) 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. Share: Click here for complete event details Tuesday 10/27/2026 Oakland – BANANAS Playgroups BANANAS offers in-person playgroups for young children with art, music, and hands-on activities. Families can connect through play, enjoy a light snack, and explore community resources in a welcoming setting. The program is designed for children ages 0–5 and caregivers and includes optional registration to stay informed about future activities. Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday Time: 10:30AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Havenscourt, 6865 Leona Creek Dr., Suite #102, Oakland Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details Tuesday 10/27/2026 Alameda – Music in the Parks Ozzy’s Music Academy and the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department invite families with children of all ages to enjoy a weekly morning music session. Play ukuleles, guitars, electric pianos, and electronic drum sets at an instrument petting zoo, and bring guitars or ukuleles with broken strings to get them repaired and tuned. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children, and registration is required. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AM Cost: Free Location: Jean Sweeney Open Space Park, 1925 Sherman St., Alameda Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details Tuesday 10/27/2026 Hayward – Music and Movement Visit Hayward Library for a sing-and-dance session for little ones. Dance, sing the alphabet song, and recite rhymes while building early literacy, motor, and social-emotional skills. Every adult and child needs a ticket available at the Information Desk 30 minutes before the start time while space lasts. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 10:30AM - 11AM Cost: Free Location: Weekes Branch Library - John Pappas Legacy Room, 27300 Patrick Ave., Hayward Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Tuesday 10/27/2026 BERKELEY – BYA'S FREE MARKET Berkeley Youth Alternatives offers groceries for families in need. Pick up canned goods and fresh fruits and vegetables and connect with other community resources available on site. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 11:30AM - 2PM Cost: Free Location: Berkeley Youth Alternatives, 1255 Allston Way, Berkeley Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details	Wednesday 10/28/2026 NEWARK - SALVATION ARMY TRI-CITIES FOOD PANTRY The Salvation Army Tri-Cities Corps gives away free groceries and fresh food. The pantry serves Fremont, Union City, and Newark residents with weekly food distribution. Come early as lines often form before opening. Please bring proof of Tri-City residency. Date: Every Wednesday & Friday Time: 7:30AM - 9:30AM Cost: Free Location: Salvation Army Tri-Cities Corps, 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Wednesday 10/28/2026 Virtual – Papás Unidos 4Cs of Alameda County is bringing dads and father figures together for a Spanish speaking parenting series. Talk with other dads about mental health, child development, how stress affects kids and parents, temperament, and positive discipline, with parent educator Juan Cuba leading the conversation. The series is open to dads and father figures of children under 8 in Alameda County, and participants who complete all six sessions receive a gift card. Date: Every Wednesday Time: 6PM - 7:30PM Cost: Free Location: Zoom Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details Wednesday 10/28/2026 San Leandro – Trick-Or-Treat Storytime San Leandro Public Library is putting a Halloween spin on its family storytime for kids of all ages. Listen to Halloween-themed books, sing songs and rhymes, and trick-or-treat through the library. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes. Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Time: 6:30PM - 7PM Cost: Free Location: San Leandro Main Library - Karp Room, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Wednesday 10/28/2026 Oakland – Trunk or Treat Monster Mash Ira Jinkins Recreation Center hosts a Halloween afternoon for the community. Collect treats from decorated car trunks and come dressed in your favorite costume. Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Time: 1PM - 5PM Cost: Free Location: Ira Jinkins Recreation Center, 9175 Edes Ave., Oakland Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details	Thursday 10/29/2026 UNION CITY - CENTRO DE SERVICIOS RESOURCE CENTER FOOD PANTRY Free groceries and fresh food are available at Centro de Servicios Resource Center in Union City. The community pantry serves residents with weekly food distribution, Monday through Friday. No registration is required; please bring reusable bags if possible. Date: Monday - Friday Time: Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9AM – 4PM, Tuesday: 12PM - 4PM Cost: Free Location: 33750 6th St., Union City Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Thursday 10/29/2026 Oakland – BANANAS Playgroups BANANAS offers in-person playgroups for young children with art, music, and hands-on activities. Families can connect through play, enjoy a light snack, and explore community resources in a welcoming setting. The program is designed for children ages 0–5 and caregivers and includes optional registration to stay informed about future activities. Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday Time: 10:30AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Havenscourt, 6865 Leona Creek Dr., Suite #102, Oakland Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details Thursday 10/29/2026 Livermore - Music & Movement Join Springtown Library for music & movement! Families can enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor and social skills and increase independence as well as language development. This class is perfect for children ages 1-5, but everyone is welcome. Classes are held outside on the patio. Bring your own blanket to sit on. Date: Every Thursday Time: 10:15AM - 10:45AM Cost: Free Location: Springtown Library, 998 Bluebell Dr., Livermore Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Thursday 10/29/2026 Alameda – Music in the Parks The Alameda Recreation and Parks Department and Ozzy's Music Academy are welcoming community members of all ages to a hands-on music session. Try ukuleles, guitars, electric pianos, and electronic drum sets at an instrument petting zoo, and bring guitars or ukuleles with broken strings for repairs and tuning. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children, and registration is recommended but not required. Date: Every Thursday Time: 3PM - 4PM Cost: Free Location: Franklin Park, 1432 San Antonio Ave., Alameda Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details Thursday 10/29/2026 Berkeley – Trick-or-Treating The North Shattuck Association is inviting kids and families to an afternoon of trick-or-treating. Trick-or-treat around the Shattuck Avenue and Vine Street area. Additional details will be posted on the event website. Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 3PM - 6PM Cost: Free Location: Shattuck Ave. and Vine St., Berkeley Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Thursday 10/29/2026 Virtual – Self Care for Parents and Caregivers Workshop BANANAS is hosting a virtual self-care workshop for parents and caregivers led by a licensed clinical social worker and yoga teacher. Slow down with deep breathing, gentle yoga poses, and relaxation techniques while learning why self-care matters for busy parents. This session is part of a two-part workshop, and registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 11AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Zoom Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details Thursday 10/29/2026 Berkeley – MOCHA Creative Art Play Berkeley Public Library and the Museum of Children's Art host a weekly art session for kids and families. Try a new hands-on art project each week with guidance from a MOCHA teaching artist. The series is open to young children through preteens and their families. Date: Every Thursday Time: 3:30PM - 5PM Cost: Free Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library - Community Room, 1901 Russell St., Berkeley Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Thursday 10/29/2026 Castro Valley – Halloween Storytime & Parade Alameda County Library hosts a not-so-scary Halloween morning for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Listen to Halloween stories, then join a costume parade around the library to trick-or-treat. Costumes are encouraged, and kids should bring a treat bag or bucket. Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 10:30AM - 11:15AM Cost: Free Location: Castro Valley Library - Chabot/Canyon Room, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Thursday 10/29/2026 Fremont – Halloween Storytime & Parade Alameda County Library invites costumed kids and families to a Halloween celebration. Hear Halloween stories, then march in a costume parade and trick-or-treat with your treat bag ready. Space is limited, and free tickets are handed out at the line outside the library 15 minutes before the program, first come, first served. Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 11:15AM - 12:15PM Cost: Free Location: Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details	Friday 10/30/2026 Oakland - Friday Nights at OMCA with Off The Grid Celebrate community, culture, and creativity every Friday night in Oakland. Families and community members are invited to enjoy this beloved weekly event at the Oakland Museum of California, featuring live music, dance, hands-on activities, and food trucks curated by Off the Grid. With late-night access to museum galleries, lawn games, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend with fun for all ages. Date: Every Friday Time: 5PM - 9PM Cost: Free. Gallery access available with ticket purchase. Location: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Friday 10/30/2026 NEWARK - SALVATION ARMY TRI-CITIES FOOD PANTRY The Salvation Army Tri-Cities Corps gives away free groceries and fresh food. The pantry serves Fremont, Union City, and Newark residents with weekly food distribution. Come early as lines often form before opening. Please bring proof of Tri-City residency. Date: Every Wednesday & Friday Time: 7:30AM - 9:30AM Cost: Free Location: Salvation Army Tri-Cities Corps, 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Friday 10/30/2026 Livermore - Yoga Storytime Visit Rincon Library for a yoga storytime. All ages are welcome to join yoga filled with stories, songs, movement, and fun. The class may take place outdoors depending on weather. Date: Every Friday Time: 12PM - 12:30PM Cost: Free Location: Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore Link: Click here for information. Share: Click here for complete event details Friday 10/30/2026 Alameda – Halloween Family Fest Alameda South Shore Center is inviting costumed kids and families to an afternoon of trick-or-treating. Collect treats at stores marked with orange balloons, and pick up a free Halloween tote for costumed kids at center court. Watch a stilt walker, get faces painted or airbrush tattoos, and snap pictures at the photo booth. Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 Time: 3PM - 6PM Cost: Free Location: South Shore Center - Center Court, 523 South Shore Center W., Alameda Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Friday 10/30/2026 Emeryville – Movies in the Park: Coco The City of Emeryville is closing out its summer movie series with an evening outdoor screening for families. Watch Coco under the evening sky and bring chairs or blankets for seating. Dogs are welcome on a leash, and the movie will be canceled in the event of rain. Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 Time: 6:30PM Cost: Free Location: Huchiun Park, 4311 Hubbard St., Emeryville Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Friday 10/30/2026 Oakland - Trunk or Treat Collect sweets from East Oakland Youth Development Center's (EOYDC) Trunk or Treat. Dress in costumes and stop by EOYDC to collect treats from trunks! Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 Time: 5PM - 7PM Cost: Free Location: East Oakland Youth Development Center, 8200 International Blvd., Oakland Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Friday 10/30/2026 Oakland – Trunk or Treat at the Lake Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development and Oakland Aging & Adult Services host a Halloween gathering for families. Collect candy from decorated trunks, listen to music, and play games and activities. The event focuses on kids ages 0 to 5, but everyone is welcome, and costumes are encouraged. Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 Time: 11AM - 2PM Cost: Free Location: Lake Merritt - Edoff Memorial Bandstand, 666 Bellevue Ave., Oakland Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Friday 10/30/2026 Berkeley – 7th Annual Halloween Hootenanny The Downtown Berkeley Association hosts its annual Halloween gathering for all ages. Listen to live music, get your face painted, and try family-friendly activities. Enter the costume contest presented by Visit Berkeley, with prizes for kids, adults, families, and pets. Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 Time: 3PM - 7PM Cost: Free Location: Downtown Berkeley Plaza, 2170 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details	Saturday 10/31/2026 BERKELEY – CITY TEAM MINISTRIES FIRST PRESBYTERIAN FOOD PANTRY Pick up free groceries and fresh food from City Team Ministries at First Presbyterian Church in Berkeley. The pantry provides grocery distribution on the first and third Saturday of each month. Both drive-thru and walk-up options are available. Guests are asked to register during their first visit by providing a phone number and a form of ID. Date: 1st & 3rd Saturday Time: 10AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: First Presbyterian Church, 2407 Dana St., Berkeley Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 10/31/2026 Livermore – Storytime at Ida Holm Park Enjoy an outdoor storytime by Livermore Library. Bring a blanket and sit on the grass for an outdoor Music and Movement class. Storytime will be moved to Civic Center Library in inclement weather. Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Time: 10:15AM – 10:45AM Cost: Free Location: Ida Holm Park, 1106 Crystal Cir., Livermore Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 10/31/2026 Livermore – Storytime at Sycamore Grove Park Enjoy an outdoor storytime by Livermore Library. Bring a blanket and sit on the grass for an outdoor Music and Movement class. Storytime will be moved to Civic Center Library in inclement weather. Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Time: 10:15AM – 10:45AM Cost: Free Location: Sycamore Grove, 1051 Wetmore Rd., Livermore Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 10/31/2026 Berkeley – Halloween Extravaganza! Berkeley Public Library is teaming up with The Story Time Band and Fratello Marionettes for a Halloween morning of music and puppetry for families. Sing, move, and dance along to a high-energy Halloween story time, then enjoy a marionette show. Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Time: 10AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: The Freight, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 10/31/2026 Hayward – Monsters and Marigolds The Hayward Area Historical Society marks Halloween and Día de los Muertos with a family afternoon of music and art. Listen to music, make themed crafts, and learn how the two holidays compare. Costumes are encouraged, and each attendee takes home a treat. Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Time: 11AM - 2:30PM Cost: Free Location: Hayward Area Historical Society, 22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 10/31/2026 Berkeley – Halloween Festival & Trick or Treat Fourth Street merchants welcome costumed kids and families to an afternoon of trick-or-treating and a street festival. Trick-or-treat at more than 80 shops, watch bubble and magic shows, and listen to live music. Get faces painted or spooky hair, make art, and meet costumed characters. Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Time: 3PM - 5PM Cost: Free Location: Fourth Street Shops, 1776 Fourth St., Berkeley Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 10/31/2026 Alameda – Halloween Spooktacular Alameda Landing is wrapping up Halloween with an early-evening celebration for costumed kids and families. Get faces painted, pick up balloon art, and snap pictures at the photo booth. Treat bags are handed out while supplies last, and costumes are encouraged. Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Time: 4PM - 6PM Cost: Free Location: Alameda Landing - Near Jollibee, 2670 Fifth St., Alameda Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 10/31/2026 Piedmont – Halloween Tricks & Treats Join the Piedmont Recreation Department for a Halloween night trick-or-treat stop for families. Bring kids in costume as monsters, witches, or ghouls to collect treats and join in on tricks. Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Time: 6PM - 8PM Cost: Free Location: Piedmont Recreation Department, 358 Hillside Ave., Piedmont Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 10/31/2026 San Leandro – Halloween Family Fun Fest 2026 San Leandro Public Library hosts its annual Halloween celebration for kids 12 and under and their families. Collect candy and stamps at stations around the decorated vehicles, then trade a full stamp book for a pumpkin while supplies last. Vote for your favorite vehicle and come dressed in costume. The event is outdoors and held weather permitting. Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Time: 10:30AM - 12:30PM Cost: Free Location: San Leandro Manor Branch Library - Parking Lot & Program Room, 1241 Manor Blvd., San Leandro Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 10/31/2026 Albany – Halloween Crafts Alameda County Library hosts a Halloween paper craft for kids. Make a spooky paper craft to take home. The program is best for ages 5 and up, and children under 7 must be with an adult. Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Time: 11:30AM - 12:30PM Cost: Free Location: Albany Library - Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 10/31/2026 Oakland – The Not-So-Scary Halloween Show Oakland Public Library hosts a Halloween magic show for all ages. Laugh along as tricks win out over treats in this silly magic show, and bring the kids dressed as ghosts, goblins, superheroes, or fairies. Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Time: 1:30PM - 2:15PM Cost: Free Location: Fruitvale Branch Library, 3301 E. 12th St., Suite 271, Oakland Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 10/31/2026 Berkeley – Stepping into STEM: Halloween Brain Science High school students from Stepping into STEM lead a Halloween science lesson for grade schoolers. Explore the brain and nervous system through zombie-themed activities about the five senses, perception, and how the brain responds to the world. The session is best for 3rd through 5th graders, and students up to 8th grade are welcome. Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Time: 2PM - 3:30PM Cost: Free Location: Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details

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