| Monday 07/06/2026 |
Virtual – Breast Friends Virtual Group
Breast Friends Lactation and Support Services is inviting families to a virtual breastfeeding support group. Parents can join from home to receive breastfeeding guidance and connect with other parents. The group is led by an experienced facilitator and offers a supportive space for questions and shared experiences. Date: Every 1st & 3rd Monday Time: 6PM - 7PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register.
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| Thursday 07/09/2026 |
Virtual - Raising Emotionally Strong Children: Birth to 5, Workshop Pt. 2
BANANAS is hosting a parenting workshop for families with young children. The workshop focuses on toddlers and covers emotional expression, emerging independence, and positive behavior guidance. Parents and caregivers of children from birth to age 5 are welcome to attend. Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026 Time: 6PM - 8PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. |
| Tuesday 07/14/2026 |
Virtual - Three-Part Series on Navigating Grief Workshop: Pt. 1
BANANAS is hosting a workshop on coping with grief. Adults can learn strategies and tools for managing grief while raising children or supporting families after a loss. The session provides psychoeducational support for parents and caregivers navigating their own experiences with grief. Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. |
| Wednesday 07/15/2026 |
Virtual - Postpartum Yoga with Babies
BANANAS is hosting a yoga class for new parents and babies. The class offers a supportive space for postpartum parents to focus on self-care, strengthen their core, and ease tension while keeping their babies nearby. Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Time: 10AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. |
| Monday 07/20/2026 |
Virtual – Breast Friends Virtual Group
Breast Friends Lactation and Support Services is inviting families to a virtual breastfeeding support group. Parents can join from home to receive breastfeeding guidance and connect with other parents. The group is led by an experienced facilitator and offers a supportive space for questions and shared experiences. Date: Every 1st & 3rd Monday Time: 6PM - 7PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register.
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| Tuesday 07/21/2026 |
Virtual – Nurturing Parenting
Family Paths is inviting young and expecting parents to participate in a virtual parenting education series. The 10-week series focus on building safe, supportive environments for children while strengthening communication, confidence, and parenting skills. Sessions are designed for young and expecting moms and dads ages 21 and under who live in or attend school in Oakland, Piedmont, or Alameda, with other participants considered on a case-by-case basis. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM Cost: Free or Sliding scale for qualifying families. Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Call (800) 829-3777 to register. |
| Thursday 07/23/2026 |
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 3rd Thursday Time: 6PM - 7:30PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. |
| Thursday 07/23/2026 |
San Leandro – Mamá a Mamá: ¡Juntas Podemos Hacer Mucho Más!
Starting Out Strong is hosting a support group for Spanish-speaking mothers. Participants can share experiences and receive support while navigating perinatal depression and anxiety. The six-week group is led by therapist Yesenia Chávez, MSW, LCSW, and registration is required. Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 Time: 11:30AM - 1:30PM Cost: Free Location: 1100 San Leandro Blvd., San Leandro Link: Click here to register. |
| Saturday 07/25/2026 |
Oakland – Special Education and IEPs: What You Need to Know Workshop
Oakland Public Library will offer a workshop on special education and IEPs. Families and caregivers can learn about the special education process, parent rights, and ways to support children with IEPs. The session will cover assessments, services, disagreements with IEPs, and advocacy strategies. This workshop will be offered in English and Spanish. Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026 Time: 11AM - 12:30PM Cost: Free Location: Elmhurst Branch Library, 1427 88th Ave., Oakland |
| Tuesday 07/28/2026 |
Virtual – Nurturing Parenting
Family Paths is inviting young and expecting parents to participate in a virtual parenting education series. The 10-week series focus on building safe, supportive environments for children while strengthening communication, confidence, and parenting skills. Sessions are designed for young and expecting moms and dads ages 21 and under who live in or attend school in Oakland, Piedmont, or Alameda, with other participants considered on a case-by-case basis. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM Cost: Free or Sliding scale for qualifying families. Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Call (800) 829-3777 to register. |
