The City of Alameda is inviting families to participate in free summer recreation activities for children and caregivers. 

Children can take part in games, creative play, and recreation activities during the afternoon drop-in program at local open spaces. The program is designed for a wide range of ages and gives families flexible opportunities to enjoy outdoor play and community activities throughout the summer. Registration is required. 

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time: 12:30PM - 4:30PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: Jean Sweeney Open Space, 280 Constitution Way, Alameda and Lincoln Park Open Space, High St. & Fernside Blvd., Alameda 

Link: Click here to register. 

The Dublin Wave is inviting families to a water play program for toddlers and preschoolers. 

Little ones ages 0-5 can splash, explore spray features, and spend time in the Splash Zone before the waterpark opens for the day. Adults must actively supervise children throughout their visit. 

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday 

Time: 9AM - 11AM 

Cost: Residents: $3 per child. Non-residents: $4 per child. Parents and guardians are free. 

Location: The Dublin Wave, 4201 Central Pkwy., Dublin 

Link: Click here for more information.

Pleasanton Library is inviting families to a storytime and activity morning. 

Zippy will visit Ken Mercer Sports Park with games, books, and activities celebrating parks and recreation. A special storytime is scheduled for 11AM. 

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026 

Time: 10AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Ken Mercer Sports Park, 5800 Parkside Dr., Pleasanton 

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Oakland Public Library for a circus performance. 

Families can watch a bilingual show featuring juggling, unicycles, clowning, and theatrical magic. The program will be presented in English and Spanish. 

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026 

Time: 2PM - 2:45PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: West Oakland Branch Library, 1801 Adeline St., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The City of Alameda is inviting families to participate in free summer recreation activities for children and caregivers. 

Children can take part in games, creative play, and recreation activities during the afternoon drop-in program at local open spaces. The program is designed for a wide range of ages and gives families flexible opportunities to enjoy outdoor play and community activities throughout the summer. Registration is required. 

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time: 12:30PM - 4:30PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: Jean Sweeney Open Space, 280 Constitution Way, Alameda and Lincoln Park Open Space, High St. & Fernside Blvd., Alameda 

Link: Click here to register. 

The City of Newark is inviting families to an outdoor summer concert. 

Listen to live music featuring salsa, cumbia, old school, funk, R&B, and tribute bands throughout the summer. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live entertainment.

Date: Every 2nd & 4th Friday

Time: 5PM - 7:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Shirley Sisk Grove, 2086 NewPark Mall Rd., Newark 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The community is invited to celebrate Pride in Downtown San Leandro. 

Celebrate with drag performances, food trucks, vendors, community organizations, and a look at local LGBTQ+ history. Visitors can browse exhibits, cheer on the dog costume contest, and spend the evening connecting with neighbors and local groups. 

Date: Friday, July 10, 2026 

Time: 4PM - 9PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Downtown Butterfly Plaza, 1446 Washington Ave., San Leandro 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The City of Berkeley is hosting an outdoor movie night. 

Bring blankets, sleeping bags, or low-back chairs for a screening of Smurfs on a large inflatable screen. Flashlights are recommended for the walk home, and dogs are welcome if they remain on a leash. 

Date: Friday, July 10, 2026 

Time: 8:40PM - 11PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: San Pablo Park Field One, 2800 Park St., Berkeley 

Link: Click here to register.

Make sidewalk art with Berkeley Public Library. 

Children and their adults can decorate the front patio with sidewalk art during this outdoor activity. Chalk supplies will be provided. 

Date: Friday, July 10, 2026 

Time: 3PM - 4PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: North Branch Library - North Branch Lawn, 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Celebrate local food, music, and arts with the Temescal District. 

Browse artisan vendors, watch live performances across three music stages, and stop by the children's zone throughout the day. Visitors can also experience a fashion show and the TURFinc dance competition. 

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026 

Time: 11AM - 7PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Temescal District, Telegraph Ave. from 41st St. to 51st St., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Explore science with the Fremont Library. 

Families can listen to student research talks, play hands-on science games, and visit interactive displays while meeting young researchers. Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning 15 minutes before the program starts. 

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026 

Time: 1:30PM - 3:30PM 

Cost: Free 

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

Link: Click here for more information.

Make pinch pots with Berkeley Public Library. 

Children can use air-dry clay to shape and decorate colorful pinch pots during this hands-on activity. Materials will be provided, and participants can take their creations home. 

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026 

Time: 11:30AM - 1:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: West Branch Library - West Branch Meeting Room, 1125 University Ave., Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Livermore Public Library is hosting a jazz concert. 

Listen to live performances by local and touring jazz musicians throughout July. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an afternoon or evening of live music.

Date: Every Sunday 

Time: 2PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore 

Link: Click here for more information.

Albany Library is inviting readers to a picnic storytime. 

Bring a book, blanket, or chair along with snacks and drinks to share while reading outdoors. There will be henna and free books available while supplies last. 

Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026 

Time: 11AM - 1PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Ave., Albany 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Castro Valley Park Splash pad is open for the summer. 

Children can run through spray features and take breaks at the surrounding park areas.  

Date: Wednesday - Sunday 

Time: 11AM - 6PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Castro Valley Park Splash Pad, 18988 Lake Chabot Rd., Castro Valley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The City of Dublin is inviting families to cool off with water play and outdoor recreation. 

Little ones can run through spray features and splash around while parents relax nearby or spread out on the grass. Playground areas, picnic spots, and open space make it easy to turn a quick visit into a day at the park.  

Date: Everyday  

Time: 11AM – 7:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Pkwy., Dublin 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The City of Alameda is inviting families to participate in free summer recreation activities for children and caregivers. 

Children can take part in games, creative play, and recreation activities during the afternoon drop-in program at local open spaces. The program is designed for a wide range of ages and gives families flexible opportunities to enjoy outdoor play and community activities throughout the summer. Registration is required. 

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time: 12:30PM - 4:30PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: Jean Sweeney Open Space, 280 Constitution Way, Alameda and Lincoln Park Open Space, High St. & Fernside Blvd., Alameda 

Link: Click here to register. 

Catch juggling, acrobatics, and circus performances with Prescott Circus Theatre. 

Watch young performers take the stage with juggling, stilt dancing, unicycles, and other circus acts during the annual summer show. Spanish translation and ASL interpretation will be available, and the performance is open to audiences of all ages. 

Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 

Time: 11AM & 1:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Malonga Casquelourd Center, 1428 Alice St., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information.

Meet wildlife ambassadors with the Union City Library. 

See animals from the Wildmind Science sanctuary while learning how predators and prey help maintain the balance of nature. Featured animals may include an armadillo, augur buzzard, crested porcupine, and spectacled owl. 

Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 

Time: 11AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

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

Link: Click here for more information. 

Berkeley Public Library is hosting an outdoor obstacle course. 

Children can follow clues and complete challenges to help find Lucky Day North de la Biblioteca, the library cat. Participants who finish the course can stop by the service desk to claim a prize while supplies last. 

Date: Every Day  

Time: All Day 

Cost: Free 

Location: North Branch Library, 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Pack a blanket and picnic snack for a storytime with Alameda Free Library. 

Children can listen to stories under the trees while enjoying a snack alongside their favorite stuffed animals. Arrive early for playtime before the storytime begins. 

Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 

Time: 10:30AM - 11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Jean Sweeney Open Space, 1925 Sherman St., Alameda 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The City of Alameda is inviting families to participate in free summer recreation activities for children and caregivers. 

Children can take part in games, creative play, and recreation activities during the afternoon drop-in program at local open spaces. The program is designed for a wide range of ages and gives families flexible opportunities to enjoy outdoor play and community activities throughout the summer. Registration is required. 

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time: 12:30PM - 4:30PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: Jean Sweeney Open Space, 280 Constitution Way, Alameda and Lincoln Park Open Space, High St. & Fernside Blvd., Alameda 

Link: Click here to register. 

Castro Valley Library is inviting families to enjoy an afternoon filled with games. 

Drop by to play board games, video games, and other family-friendly activities with friends and neighbors at the Castro Valley Library. Families can drop in anytime during the event to play, explore new games, and spend time together. 

Date: Every Thursday 

Time: 1PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley 

Link: Click here for more information.

The Dublin Wave is inviting families to a water play program for toddlers and preschoolers. 

Little ones ages 0-5 can splash, explore spray features, and spend time in the Splash Zone before the waterpark opens for the day. Adults must actively supervise children throughout their visit. 

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday 

Time: 9AM - 11AM 

Cost: Residents: $3 per child. Non-residents: $4 per child. Parents and guardians are free. 

Location: The Dublin Wave, 4201 Central Pkwy., Dublin 

Link: Click here for more information.

BANANAS is hosting a parenting series on managing power struggles. 

Parents and caregivers can learn why children push back, how to set clear limits, and ways to encourage cooperation using brain-based strategies.  

Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026 

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Online (Zoom) 

Link: Click here to register.

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. 

Livermore Area Recreation and Park District is inviting families to enjoy a morning of sports, games, and outdoor recreation. 

Participants can try a variety of activities focused on movement, teamwork, and friendly competition. The program is open to all ages, and children must be supervised by an adult throughout the event. 

Date: Friday, July 17, 2026 

Time: 10AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Independence Park, 2798 Holmes St., Livermore 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Join the City of Union City for an outdoor movie night. 

Bring low-back chairs or blankets for a screening of How to Train Your Dragon starting at dusk. Dress warmly, and pets are welcome if they remain on a leash. 

Date: Friday, July 17, 2026 

Time: 6:30PM - 10PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Charles F. Kennedy Park, 1333 Decoto Rd., Union City 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Join Hayward Area Recreation and Park District for a community chalk art event. 

Create chalk art, listen to music, and add color to the walkways at Unity Park. Chalk will be provided, and artists of all ages are welcome to bring their own supplies and make their mark.  

Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026 

Time: 11AM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Unity Park, 20478 Mission Blvd., Hayward 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Practice yoga with Berkeley Public Library. 

Children ages 4 to 8 can practice yoga poses, breathing exercises, and mindfulness games while building healthy movement habits. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat if they have one. 

Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026 

Time: 11AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: West Branch Library - West Branch Meeting Room, 1125 University Ave., Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Berkeley Public Library is hosting an outdoor obstacle course. 

Children can follow clues and complete challenges to help find Lucky Day North de la Biblioteca, the library cat. Participants who finish the course can stop by the service desk to claim a prize while supplies last. 

Date: Every Day  

Time: All Day 

Cost: Free 

Location: North Branch Library, 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Albany Library is inviting the community to help create a mural. 

Pick up a brush and add color to a paint-by-numbers acrylic canvas that will become part of the Albany Library. Paint and materials will be provided by Brushstrokes For the Bay, and all ages are welcome. 

Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026 

Time: 1:30PM - 3:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Albany Library - Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany 

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.

The City of Dublin is inviting families to cool off with water play and outdoor recreation. 

Little ones can run through spray features and splash around while parents relax nearby or spread out on the grass. Playground areas, picnic spots, and open space make it easy to turn a quick visit into a day at the park.  

Date: Everyday  

Time: 11AM – 7:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Pkwy., Dublin 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Berkeley Public Library is hosting an outdoor obstacle course. 

Children can follow clues and complete challenges to help find Lucky Day North de la Biblioteca, the library cat. Participants who finish the course can stop by the service desk to claim a prize while supplies last. 

Date: Every Day  

Time: All Day 

Cost: Free 

Location: North Branch Library, 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Dublin Wave is inviting families to a water play program for toddlers and preschoolers. 

Little ones ages 0-5 can splash, explore spray features, and spend time in the Splash Zone before the waterpark opens for the day. Adults must actively supervise children throughout their visit. 

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday 

Time: 9AM - 11AM 

Cost: Residents: $3 per child. Non-residents: $4 per child. Parents and guardians are free. 

Location: The Dublin Wave, 4201 Central Pkwy., Dublin 

Link: Click here for more information.

The City of Alameda is inviting families to participate in free summer recreation activities for children and caregivers. 

Children can take part in games, creative play, and recreation activities during the afternoon drop-in program at local open spaces. The program is designed for a wide range of ages and gives families flexible opportunities to enjoy outdoor play and community activities throughout the summer. Registration is required. 

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time: 12:30PM - 4:30PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: Jean Sweeney Open Space, 280 Constitution Way, Alameda and Lincoln Park Open Space, High St. & Fernside Blvd., Alameda 

Link: Click here to register. 

The City of Alameda is inviting families to participate in free summer recreation activities for children and caregivers. 

Children can take part in games, creative play, and recreation activities during the afternoon drop-in program at local open spaces. The program is designed for a wide range of ages and gives families flexible opportunities to enjoy outdoor play and community activities throughout the summer. Registration is required. 

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time: 12:30PM - 4:30PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: Jean Sweeney Open Space, 280 Constitution Way, Alameda and Lincoln Park Open Space, High St. & Fernside Blvd., Alameda 

Link: Click here to register. 

The Dublin Wave is inviting families to a water play program for toddlers and preschoolers. 

Little ones ages 0-5 can splash, explore spray features, and spend time in the Splash Zone before the waterpark opens for the day. Adults must actively supervise children throughout their visit. 

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday 

Time: 9AM - 11AM 

Cost: Residents: $3 per child. Non-residents: $4 per child. Parents and guardians are free. 

Location: The Dublin Wave, 4201 Central Pkwy., Dublin 

Link: Click here for more information.

BANANAS is hosting a parenting series on managing power struggles. 

Parents and caregivers can learn why children push back, how to set clear limits, and ways to encourage cooperation using brain-based strategies.  

Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Online (Zoom) 

Link: Click here to register. 

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. 

Step aboard Kiddo's Chu Chu Train with Fremont Hub. 

Little ones can climb aboard Kiddo's Chu Chu Train for a ride through the shopping center. The train departs from the pick-up area across from Five Below. 

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 12:30PM - 2:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Fremont Hub, Argonaut Way & Mowry Ave., Fremont  

Link: Click here for more information. 

Livermore Area Recreation and Park District is inviting families to step up to the plate for a morning of baseball-themed activities and games. 

Participants can practice their swing, take part in friendly challenges, and enjoy active play with the recreation team. Children must be supervised by an adult throughout the event. 

Date: Friday, July 24, 2026 

Time: 10AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Max Baer Park #2, 1310 Murdell Ln., Livermore 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Alameda Recreation and Park Department is hosting an outdoor movie night. 

Games and crafts for children begin before the screening of Back to the Future. Snacks and food will be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting the Teen Program. 

Date: Friday, July 24, 2026 

Time: 6:30PM - 10PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field, 1101 West Redline Ave., Alameda 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Black Cultural Zone hosts a free outdoor concert as part of the Levitt VIBE Music Series. 

The community can enjoy live outdoor music performances in a relaxed, family-friendly concert setting. The event features live music alongside local vendors and community activities. 

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026  

Time: 3PM - 6PM  

Cost: Free  

Location: Arroyo Viejo Park, 7701 Krause Ave., Oakland  

Link: Click here for more information. 

Journey through the solar system with Alameda Free Library. 

Space expert Josh Roberts will lead a presentation on solar system exploration followed by telescope viewing of the sun. Visitors of all ages can learn about planets, space travel, and the science behind observing the sky. 

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026 

Time: 2PM - 4PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Bay Farm Island Library - Leydecker Room, 3221 Mecartney Rd., Alameda 

Link: Click here for more information.

Pet farm animals at the Fremont Library. 

Meet an alpaca, potbelly pig, tortoise, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, and bunnies during this petting zoo event. Free timed tickets will be distributed beginning at 10:15AM, and families can stop by for face painting and animal-themed coloring activities while they wait. 

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026 

Time: 10:30AM - 1:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Berkeley Public Library is hosting an outdoor obstacle course. 

Children can follow clues and complete challenges to help find Lucky Day North de la Biblioteca, the library cat. Participants who finish the course can stop by the service desk to claim a prize while supplies last. 

Date: Every Day  

Time: All Day 

Cost: Free 

Location: North Branch Library, 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Castro Valley Park Splash pad is open for the summer. 

Children can run through spray features and take breaks at the surrounding park areas.  

Date: Wednesday - Sunday 

Time: 11AM - 6PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Castro Valley Park Splash Pad, 18988 Lake Chabot Rd., Castro Valley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The City of Dublin is inviting families to cool off with water play and outdoor recreation. 

Little ones can run through spray features and splash around while parents relax nearby or spread out on the grass. Playground areas, picnic spots, and open space make it easy to turn a quick visit into a day at the park.  

Date: Everyday  

Time: 11AM – 7:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Pkwy., Dublin 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The City of Alameda is inviting families to participate in free summer recreation activities for children and caregivers. 

Children can take part in games, creative play, and recreation activities during the afternoon drop-in program at local open spaces. The program is designed for a wide range of ages and gives families flexible opportunities to enjoy outdoor play and community activities throughout the summer. Registration is required. 

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time: 12:30PM - 4:30PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: Jean Sweeney Open Space, 280 Constitution Way, Alameda and Lincoln Park Open Space, High St. & Fernside Blvd., Alameda 

Link: Click here to register. 

Livermore Cultural Arts Council is hosting a summer concert. 

Bring blankets or lawn chairs for an evening of live music at the Bankhead Plaza. Guests may bring a picnic or purchase food from nearby restaurants. 

Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 

Time: 6:45PM - 8:15PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Bankhead Plaza, 2400 First St., Livermore 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Alameda Free Library is inviting readers to a picnic storytime. 

Bring a snack and a blanket and arrive early for playtime before storytime begins. Children can listen to stories under the trees while eating, and stuffed animal friends are welcome. 

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 

Time: 10:30AM - 11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Krusi Park, 3001 Otis Dr., Alameda 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The City of Alameda is inviting families to participate in free summer recreation activities for children and caregivers. 

Children can take part in games, creative play, and recreation activities during the afternoon drop-in program at local open spaces. The program is designed for a wide range of ages and gives families flexible opportunities to enjoy outdoor play and community activities throughout the summer. Registration is required. 

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time: 12:30PM - 4:30PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: Jean Sweeney Open Space, 280 Constitution Way, Alameda and Lincoln Park Open Space, High St. & Fernside Blvd., Alameda 

Link: Click here to register. 

The Dublin Wave is inviting families to a water play program for toddlers and preschoolers. 

Little ones ages 0-5 can splash, explore spray features, and spend time in the Splash Zone before the waterpark opens for the day. Adults must actively supervise children throughout their visit. 

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday 

Time: 9AM - 11AM 

Cost: Residents: $3 per child. Non-residents: $4 per child. Parents and guardians are free. 

Location: The Dublin Wave, 4201 Central Pkwy., Dublin 

Link: Click here for more information.

BANANAS is hosting a parenting series on managing power struggles. 

Parents and caregivers can learn why children push back, how to set clear limits, and ways to encourage cooperation using brain-based strategies. This workshop is the final session in a three-part series. 

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Online (Zoom) 

Link: Click here to register. 

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. 

Livermore Area Recreation and Park District is inviting families to build, create, and play during a hands-on morning of activities. 

Little ones can explore creative building challenges with LEGO bricks while enjoying outdoor recreation and games. The program is open to all ages, and children must be supervised by an adult throughout the event. 

Date: Friday, July 31, 2026 

Time: 10AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: May Nissen Park - Picnic Site #2, 685 Rincon Ave., Livermore 

Link: Click here for more information.