| Thursday 08/06/2026 |
Virtual - Talking, Learning, Signing Tips at a Farm or Zoo workshop
BANANAS is hosting a virtual parent workshop on speech and language tips. Learn tips from a pediatric speech therapist to encourage speech and language development during visits to farms and zoos. Parents and caregivers will discover ways to turn everyday outings into opportunities for conversation, learning, and communication. Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 Time: 10AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. |
| Saturday 08/08/2026 |
Berkeley - Free Fatherhood Initiative Support Group
The City of Berkeley is hosting a free Fatherhood Initiative Support Group. Connect with other fathers and father figures while exploring parenting, healthy relationships, and stress management topics. Children are welcome to attend with their parent or caregiver, and refreshments and giveaways are provided. Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 Time: 10:30AM - 12:30PM Cost: Free Location: West Berkeley Family Wellness Center, 1900 Sixth St., Berkeley Link: Click here to register. |
| Tuesday 08/11/2026 |
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 08/13/2026 |
Virtual - Raising Emotionally Strong Children: Birth-to-5 Pt 3 Workshop
BANANAS is hosting a workshop for parents and caregivers on supporting children's emotional development. Learn strategies to help children develop emotional awareness, build positive relationships, and strengthen problem-solving skills. Parents and caregivers will explore practical ways to support children from birth to age 5. Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026 Time: 6PM - 8PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. |
| Saturday 08/15/2026 |
Berkeley - Free Fatherhood Initiative Support Group
The City of Berkeley is hosting a free Fatherhood Initiative Support Group. Connect with other fathers and father figures while exploring parenting, healthy relationships, and stress management topics. Children are welcome to attend with their parent or caregiver, and refreshments and giveaways are provided. Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 Time: 10:30AM - 12:30PM Cost: Free Location: West Berkeley Family Wellness Center, 1900 Sixth St., Berkeley Link: Click here to register. |
| Tuesday 08/18/2026 |
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 08/20/2026 |
Virtual - Talking To Your Tot During Everyday Routines and How To Add Sign Language Workshop
BANANAS is hosting a workshop on early communication and sign language. Learn and review sign language from the summer series, including food vocabulary, action words, animals, location words, and colors. The session builds on everyday routines to support toddler communication. Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Time: 10AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. |
| Saturday 08/22/2026 |
Berkeley - Free Fatherhood Initiative Support Group
The City of Berkeley is hosting a free Fatherhood Initiative Support Group. Connect with other fathers and father figures while exploring parenting, healthy relationships, and stress management topics. Children are welcome to attend with their parent or caregiver, and refreshments and giveaways are provided. Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Time: 10:30AM - 12:30PM Cost: Free Location: West Berkeley Family Wellness Center, 1900 Sixth St., Berkeley Link: Click here to register. |
| Tuesday 08/25/2026 |
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 08/27/2026 |
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 4rd Thursday Time: 6PM - 7:30PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. |
| Saturday 08/29/2026 |
Berkeley - Free Fatherhood Initiative Support Group
The City of Berkeley is hosting a free Fatherhood Initiative Support Group. Connect with other fathers and father figures while exploring parenting, healthy relationships, and stress management topics. Children are welcome to attend with their parent or caregiver, and refreshments and giveaways are provided. Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026 Time: 10:30AM - 12:30PM Cost: Free Location: West Berkeley Family Wellness Center, 1900 Sixth St., Berkeley Link: Click here to register. |
