| Friday 03/14/2025 |
Berkeley – MOCHA Creative Art Play
Make art at Berkeley Library. Join the library every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. Kids and family welcome! Date: Every Friday Time: 3:30PM – 5PM Location: Central Library-4th Floor, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Friday 03/14/2025 |
Livermore – Yoga Storytime
It’s yoga time at Livermore’s Rincon Library. Join the library for a yoga practice filled with stories, songs, movement, and fun for little yogis. Free sessions on Fridays at 12 p.m. Date: Every Friday Time: 12PM Location: Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Friday 03/14/2025 |
Virtual – Good Food Workshop
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. GOOD FOOD presents the basics of child nutrition including simple meal planning and cooking for and with our children! The workshop presenter’s diverse family brings cultural awareness to food preparation and understanding of the important bonds created when people eat together at home, at school, at child care and at work. Date: Friday, March 14, 2025 Time: 10AM – 12PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Friday 03/14/2025 |
Fremont – Lake Elizabeth Bird Walk
Take a scroll around Lake Elizabeth with Fremont Library. It's migrant bird season so we're sure to see visitors and familiar avians alike. Whether you're new to birding and looking for friends, an experienced birder looking to show off their knowledge, all are welcome to experience birds right in the library's own backyard. The loop is roughly 2.5 miles and we will be taking a leisurely pace to stop and observe everything around us. Please bring your own water. Date: Friday, March 14, 2025 Time: 10:30AM – 12:30PM Location: Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Cost: Free |
| Friday 03/14/2025 |
Hayward – St Patrick’s Day Toddler Hour
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day at Hayward Area Historical Society. Special for toddlers! Join a craft and storytime at the Hayward Area Historical Society. The museum is open early just for families with young children. Enjoy a storytime and decorate a shamrock. For children age 5 & younger. The Hayward Area Historical Society is located on the 2nd floor at 22380 Foothill Blvd. There is ample parking on Fridays in the lot. Please enter through parking lot side and take the elevator. Date: Friday, March 14, 2025 Time: 10AM – 11AM Location: Hayward Area Historical Society, 22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward Cost: Free |
| Friday 03/14/2025 |
Oakland - Mosaic Flower Pots
Get crafty with Oakland's Elmhust Library. Make mosaic flower pots. Make one of a kind pieces of art out of tiles, shells, and other items to create homes for your plants. And take home your own plants from our hydroponic gardens (while supplies last). Date: Friday, March 14, 2025 Time: 3PM - 4PM Location: Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Ave., Oakland Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Saturday 03/15/2025 |
Berkeley – MOCHA Creative Art Play
Make art at Berkeley’s West Library. Join the library every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. Kids and family welcome! Date: Every Saturday Time: 10:30AM – 12PM Location: West Library-Community Room, 1125 University Ave., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/15/2025 |
San Lorenzo – Family Literacy Day
Celebrate Literacy at San Lorenzo Library. Join in for Family Literacy Day on Saturday, March 15, 10am-12pm at the San Lorenzo Library in the Greenhouse Community Room! Come and enjoy a book giveaway, snacks, games, and activities to help you read the world around you. All ages welcome! Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 Time: 10AM – 12PM Location: San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/15/2025 |
San Lorenzo – Holi Celebration: Color Party
Celebrate Holi at San Lorenzo Library. Join the library as you learn about Holi and experience a mini color run, where participants will be doused in safe color powder, or stay and play at our color water stations. Be sure to wear white to make all the vibrant colors POP! This event is appropriate for all ages and is outdoors, rain or shine. Color powder is washable, but this will be a fun and messy event! Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 Time: 1PM – 2PM Location: San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/15/2025 |
Fremont – Holi: Festival of Colors
Celebrate Holi at the Fremont Library. Join us for a colorful Holi Mela at the Fremont Main Library! Participation is free, and all materials will be provided. We will have a color run in the green grass area behind the Fremont Main Library. You are also welcome to bring your own color powder to have fun. Color Run will occur rain or shine. Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 Time: 2PM – 4PM Location: Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/15/2025 |
Livermore – Sensory Storytime for Kids w/Special Needs
Stop by Livermore’s Civic Center Library for a storytime. A welcoming, interactive, sensory-friendly environment designed for children with special needs. Includes visuals, interactive preschool-level stories, and multi-sensory activities. Class is held in the Storytime Room at Civic Center Library. Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 Time: 11AM Location: Civic Center Library-Storytime Room, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/15/2025 |
Livermore – Storytime in Bill Clark Park
Enjoy an outdoor storytime with Livermore Public Library. Bring a blanket and sit on the grass for a special outdoor Music and Movement class. Discover new neighborhood parks throughout Livermore! Weather permitting. Storytime will be moved to the Civic Center Library if it is raining or if the air quality is unhealthy. Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 Time: 10:15AM – 11AM Location: Bill Clark Park, 5451 Hilflower Dr., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/15/2025 |
Hayward – St Patrick’s Day Toddler Hour
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day at Hayward Area Historical Society. Special for toddlers! Join a craft and storytime at the Hayward Area Historical Society. The museum is open early just for families with young children. Enjoy a storytime and make a beaded shamrock or rainbow collage. For children age 5 & younger. The Hayward Area Historical Society is located on the 2nd floor at 22380 Foothill Blvd. There is ample parking on Fridays in the lot. Please enter through parking lot side and take the elevator. Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 Time: 10AM – 11AM Location: Hayward Area Historical Society, 22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/15/2025 |
Dublin – St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin. The parade will kick off at Dublin Boulevard and Amador Plaza Road, traveling east on Dublin Boulevard, north on Village Parkway, and west on Amador Valley Boulevard, ending near the Dublin Senior Center. The family-friendly festival has 2 stages of Irish music and dance, carnival rides, new Celtic Highland Competition, international foods, an Irish tea cottage, and vendor booths with handicrafts is at Dublin Civic Center. Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 Time: 9:30AM – 5PM Location: Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin Cost: Free admission, carnival rides cost extra |
| Sunday 03/16/2025 |
Livermore - Snake Talk
Learn all about snakes at Del Valle Regional Park. Meet our animal ambassador Julius Squeezer, the gopher snake! Learn about the important role snakes play in the ecosystem with an up-close look at Julius in the Park. Date: Every Sunday Time: 11AM - 11:30AM Location: Del Valle Regional Park-Visitor Center, 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore Cost: Free, $10 parking fee may apply Link: Click here for more information. Practice COVID-19 precautions. Share: |
| Sunday 03/16/2025 |
Newark – Storytime in Arabic
Enjoy a storytime in Arabic at Newark Library. Join the fun in this special storytime. The program is in Arabic but all are welcome. Date: Every Sunday Time: 2PM – 3PM Location: Newark Library-Curiosity Shop, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark Cost: Free |
| Sunday 03/16/2025 |
Dublin – St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin. The parade will kick off at Dublin Boulevard and Amador Plaza Road, traveling east on Dublin Boulevard, north on Village Parkway, and west on Amador Valley Boulevard, ending near the Dublin Senior Center. The family-friendly festival has 2 stages of Irish music and dance, carnival rides, new Celtic Highland Competition, international foods, an Irish tea cottage, and vendor booths with handicrafts is at Dublin Civic Center. Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025 Time: 9:30AM – 5PM Location: Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin Cost: Free admission, carnival rides cost extra |
| Monday 03/17/2025 |
Oakland - MOCHA at the Library
Make art with MOCHA at Oakland Public Library. MOCHA returns to the library, beginning Fall 2024 to offer FREE weekly art workshops at 11 Oakland Public Library branches. Join MOCHA Teaching Artists in these workshops for children and families. Each week the Teaching Artist will present art related to a different theme, building creativity, socio-emotional, and academic skills through painting, drawing, sculpting, and numerous other art forms. Date: Every Monday Time: 4:30PM - 6PM Location: Eastmont Branch, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Oakland Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Monday 03/17/2025 |
Virtual – Soulful Life Boundaries
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. Are the lines blurred between your work, personal and family life ? In our soul-life boundaries workshop, you will learn a framework to create healthy lines around your energy and joy. Date: Monday, March 17, 2025 Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Monday 03/17/2025 |
Fremont –Tiny Tots Yoga Time
It's yoga time at Fremont Library. Practicing Yoga helps kids to sleep better, improve emotional regulation, increase empathy, and improve mood and affect. This instructor led program will take the kids and their caregivers through gentle yoga poses. Recommended Ages: 2 - 5 years. Please dress appropriately and bring your own water, yoga mat or a towel. No prior experience required! Date: Every other Monday Time: 2PM – 3PM Location: Fremont Library-Fukaya Room A, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Cost: Free |
| Monday 03/17/2025 |
LIVERMORE – TRI VALLEY HAVEN FOOD PANTRY
TVH provides free groceries for families. Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents. Date: Every Monday and Thursday Time: 1PM – 5PM Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Monday 03/17/2025 |
Livermore - Music & Movement
Get up and dance with Livermore's Civic Center Library. Enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor and social skills and increase independence as well as language development in your child. There will be lots of fun while moving to the music! Perfect for ages 1-5, but everyone is welcome. Class is outside on the library lawn and moved indoors if inclement weather occurs. An indoor Stay and Play session (time to play and socialize) will follow at 10:45 a.m. Bring your own blanket. Date: Every Monday Time: 10:15AM Location: Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Tuesday 03/18/2025 |
SOUTH HAYWARD - SOUTH HAYWARD PARISH FOOD PANTRY
Drive-thru food pantry available to Cherryland, Ashland, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Castro Valley, and Union City families. The food pantry is available to families in the listed cities above. Families can bring home a free bag of groceries. Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday Time: 2PM – 4PM Location: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward Cost: Free |
| Tuesday 03/18/2025 |
Livermore – Livermore Reads Together: Recycled Robots
Make robots at Livermore’s Civic Center Library. Join in for a fun and creative craft where you’ll transform recycled materials into your own robot! All materials provided. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Time: 4PM – 5PM Location: Springtown Library, 998 Bluebell Dr., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Tuesday 03/18/2025 |
Oakland - Father Circle
Oakland Public Library hosts Father Circle. Hey fathers and father-figures! Come join us on Tuesdays in October to talk about fatherhood, the best hood. All are welcome, including your kids. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 6PM - 7:30PM Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. Share: |
| Wednesday 03/19/2025 |
OAKLAND - THE UNITY COUNCIL FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Pick up free groceries from Unity Council. Families can pick up free groceries to bring home. Operating on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot in line by obtaining a numbered ticket starting at 8 am. Bring your own bad. Date: Every Wednesday Time: 10AM – 12:30PM Location: Unity Council, 3301 E12th St., Oakland Cost: Free |
| Wednesday 03/19/2025 |
Virtual - Parent Education Class by Family Paths
Family paths offer parenting classes. All types of parents-mothers, fathers, expecting parents, foster & kinship care providers, adoptive parents, LGBT parents, and others involved in parenting roles are invited to learn about positive parenting, child development, and more including self-care. Date: Every Wednesday Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Contact: 800-829-3777 |
| Wednesday 03/19/2025 |
Virtual – Virtual Playgroup
Register for BANANAS’ Virtual Playgroup. Come and join BANANAS virtually for movement and music, crafts, story time, virtual discovery, special guests and more! Open to all Bay Area residents, for children 0-5 years and caregivers. Date: Every Wednesday Time: 10:30AM – 11:15AM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Wednesday 03/19/2025 |
Virtuales – Grupos de Juego Virtuales
BANANAS presenta, Ven y únete virtualmente para música y movimiento, arte y manualidades, cuentos, descubrimiento virtual, invitados especiales y más! Abierto a todos los residentes de la área de la bahía, para niños de 0-5 años y sus cuidadores. Fecha: Los Miércoles Hora: 10:30AM – 11:15AM Lugar: Virtual Costo: Gratis Enlace: Haga clic aquí para registrarse. |
| Wednesday 03/19/2025 |
Virtual - Choosing Childcare Workshop
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. Finding childcare for your infant, toddler or preschooler is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. This workshop will discuss types of care, how to screen and interview potential providers. Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Time: 10AM – 11:30AM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Wednesday 03/19/2025 |
Albany – Rockin’ Kids Sing-Along
Party it up at Albany Library. Join East Bay children's musician Stephanie Pepitone for some singing, dancing and hands-on play with real instruments! There will be a mix of original children's music, multilingual nursery rhymes and family-friendly rock 'n roll favorites. Date: Every Wednesday Time: 12:30PM – 1PM Location: Albany Library-Edit Stone Room, Cost: Free |
| Wednesday 03/19/2025 |
Fremont – Spring Into STEAM
Get into STEAM with City of Fremont. Join the fun at this family-friendly evening with fun STEAM activities, giveaways, FUSD’s Science Fair participants, food trucks, free raffle prizes, and more. The Spring into STEAM event is a Cargill sponsored event hosted by the City of Fremont, endorsing educational programs that will lead to careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Time: 5PM – 8PM Location: Fremont Downtown Event Center & Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont Cost: Free |
| Thursday 03/20/2025 |
SOUTH HAYWARD - SOUTH HAYWARD PARISH FOOD PANTRY
Drive-thru food pantry available to Cherryland, Ashland, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Castro Valley, and Union City families. The food pantry is available to families in the listed cities above. Families can bring home a free bag of groceries. Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday Time: 2PM – 4PM Location: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward Cost: Free |
| Thursday 03/20/2025 |
Albany – Little Dance Party
Dance your heart out at Albany Library. Get your ya-yas out! Let's all have fun together dancing to songs the little ones know and love and other music that's new to them. Parents, caregivers, toddlers and preschoolers are all welcome to hit the dance floor and move their bodies at this inclusive event. Date: Every Thursday Time: 10:30AM – 11AM Location: Albany Library – Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany Cost: Free |
| Thursday 03/20/2025 |
Virtual – Setting Limits: Building Closeness & Cooperation through Limits
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. Are power struggles with your child leaving you frustrated and exhausted? Are you wondering why your child can’t seem to listen? Are your own frustrations spilling over at home? Every child has off-track moments—refusing to brush their teeth, being rough with the family pet, ignoring instructions, pestering their sibling. Conventional discipline techniques over smaller difficulties can sometimes escalate into mounting stress on all sides. This workshop will provide insights and strategies to help you set firm, warm limits in a way that connects you and your child and fosters cooperation in your family. Date: Every Thursday Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Thursday 03/20/2025 |
FREMONT – TCV MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Tri-Valley Volunteers will be at the library to distribute food. The TCV (Tri City Volunteers) Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Fremont Main Library from 11am-12pm. Food is available for the first 80 families in attendance. Please bring your own reusable bag. Date: Every other Thursday Time: 11AM – 12PM Location: Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Cost: Free |
| Thursday 03/20/2025 |
LIVERMORE – TRI VALLEY HAVEN FOOD PANTRY
TVH provides free groceries for families. Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents. Date: Every Monday and Thursday Time: 1PM – 5PM Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Thursday 03/20/2025 |
Livermore – Bilingual Language Development Workshop for Parents and Caregivers
This workshop is presented by Livermore Public Library. Have you ever heard that bilingual kids learn to speak slower than monolingual kids? Join Rachel Muldoon, local bilingual speech-language pathologist (and mom of two bilingual kids), in de-bunking this and other MYTHS of bilingual language development. This workshop delves into the current research of bilingual language development and provides practical easy-to-use strategies to enhance the language development of your children. For parents and caregivers. Children welcome. Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 Time: 10:15AM - 11AM Location: Civic Center Library-Storyime Room, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Friday 03/21/2025 |
Berkeley – MOCHA Creative Art Play
Make art at Berkeley Library. Join the library every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. Kids and family welcome! Date: Every Friday Time: 3:30PM – 5PM Location: Central Library-4th Floor, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Friday 03/21/2025 |
Livermore – Yoga Storytime
It’s yoga time at Livermore’s Rincon Library. Join the library for a yoga practice filled with stories, songs, movement, and fun for little yogis. Free sessions on Fridays at 12 p.m. Date: Every Friday Time: 12PM Location: Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Friday 03/21/2025 |
Virtual – Speech, Language Skills & Baby Sign
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. This is a virtual interactive workshop to equip new parents, grandparents and caregivers with tools, practical tips and valuable suggestions to help your child get off to a great start with their speech and language development. Participants will also learn baby sign language which is helpful to use with your child before they are able to say words. Using baby signs helps eliminate frustration and can help your child communicate with ease. Date: Friday, March 21, 2025 Time: 10AM – 12PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Friday 03/21/2025 |
Berkeley – A Very Fairy Afternoon
Stop by Berkeley’s Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch for a magical afternoon. Step into a world of fairy mischief and magic! Inspired by the famous Cottingley Fairy photographs, we’ll create enchanting fairy crafts and stage our own whimsical photo shoot. Whether you believe in fairies or just love a little make-believe, come craft, pose, and bring some fairy magic to life! Date: Friday, March 21, 2025 Time: 3:30PM – 5PM Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch-Branch Meeting Room, 1901 Russell St., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Friday 03/21/2025 |
Livermore – Livermore Reads Together: Recycled Robots
Make robots at Livermore’s Civic Center Library. Join in for a fun and creative craft where you’ll transform recycled materials into your own robot! All materials provided. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Date: Friday, March 21, 2025 Time: 3:30PM – 4:30PM Location: Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/22/2025 |
Berkeley – MOCHA Creative Art Play
Make art at Berkeley’s West Library. Join the library every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. Kids and family welcome! Date: Every Saturday Time: 10:30AM – 12PM Location: West Library-Community Room, 1125 University Ave., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/22/2025 |
Newark – Family Literacy Day
Celebrate literacy at Newark Library. Join Family Literacy Day on Saturday, March 22, 2:00-4:00pm at the Newark Library in the Newark Room! Come and enjoy a book giveaway, snacks, games, and activities to help you read the world around you. All ages welcome! Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025 Time: 2PM – 4PM Location: Newark Library, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/22/2025 |
Berkeley – Ballet Storytime
Watch a ballet performance at Berkeley’s North Branch Library. This program will be held in the North Branch meeting room. Listen to ballet stories, sing songs, and watch a special ballet performance from ballet students. Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025 Time: 11AM – 12PM Location: North Branch-Meeting Room, 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/22/2025 |
Berkeley – Honoring Cesar Chavez
Celebrate the life of Cesar Chavez at Berkeley’s West Branch. Join in this all-ages event honoring the life and legacy of César Chávez. Program includes, film screening, crafts for children and light refreshments. Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025 Time: 2PM - 4PM Location: West Branch, 1125 University Ave., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/22/2025 |
Livermore – Sign Language: Stories and Songs
Enjoy a sign language storytime at Livermore Library. Join us for a storytelling experience presented in American Sign Language (ASL). People of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend ASL Stories and Songs. Kei-Che Randle, a BlackDeaf woman, will share her favorite books in ASL and artistic performance with English interpretation by Apryl Chauhan. Stay after to learn ASL, music interpretations, and a craft activity. Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025 Time: 10:15AM Location: Civic Center Library-Storytime Room, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Sunday 03/23/2025 |
Livermore - Snake Talk
Learn all about snakes at Del Valle Regional Park. Meet our animal ambassador Julius Squeezer, the gopher snake! Learn about the important role snakes play in the ecosystem with an up-close look at Julius in the Park. Date: Every Sunday Time: 11AM - 11:30AM Location: Del Valle Regional Park-Visitor Center, 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore Cost: Free, $10 parking fee may apply Link: Click here for more information. Practice COVID-19 precautions. Share: |
| Sunday 03/23/2025 |
Newark – Storytime in Arabic
Enjoy a storytime in Arabic at Newark Library. Join the fun in this special storytime. The program is in Arabic but all are welcome. Date: Every Sunday Time: 2PM – 3PM Location: Newark Library-Curiosity Shop, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark Cost: Free |
| Sunday 03/23/2025 |
Castro Valley - Ballet Folklorico Mexico Dance
Enjoy a beautiful performance at Castro Valley Library. For more than 30 years, Ballet Folklorico Mexico Danza has presented the beautiful cultural heritage of Mexico through folkloric dance. Come watch their dancers grace the floor of the Library in celebration of Castro Valley Reads. Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 Time: 2PM - 2:45PM Location: Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Monday 03/24/2025 |
Oakland - MOCHA at the Library
Make art with MOCHA at Oakland Public Library. MOCHA returns to the library, beginning Fall 2024 to offer FREE weekly art workshops at 11 Oakland Public Library branches. Join MOCHA Teaching Artists in these workshops for children and families. Each week the Teaching Artist will present art related to a different theme, building creativity, socio-emotional, and academic skills through painting, drawing, sculpting, and numerous other art forms. Date: Every Monday Time: 4:30PM - 6PM Location: Eastmont Branch, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Oakland Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Monday 03/24/2025 |
Fremont – Kids Yoga and Movement
Join Fremont Library for Kids Yoga and Movement. Kids ages 6-12 are welcome to join. Yoga helps kids to relax, relieve stress and anxiety, sleep better, improve emotional regulation, increase empathy, and improve mood and affect. Please dress appropriately and bring your own water, yoga mat or a towel. This is a free ticketed event with limited capacity. Tickets will be handed over at the Children's Service Desk 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Date: Every other Monday Time: 5PM – 6PM Location: Fremont Library-Fukaya Room A, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Cost: Free |
| Monday 03/24/2025 |
LIVERMORE – TRI VALLEY HAVEN FOOD PANTRY
TVH provides free groceries for families. Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents. Date: Every Monday and Thursday Time: 1PM – 5PM Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Monday 03/24/2025 |
Livermore - Music & Movement
Get up and dance with Livermore's Civic Center Library. Enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor and social skills and increase independence as well as language development in your child. There will be lots of fun while moving to the music! Perfect for ages 1-5, but everyone is welcome. Class is outside on the library lawn and moved indoors if inclement weather occurs. An indoor Stay and Play session (time to play and socialize) will follow at 10:45 a.m. Bring your own blanket. Date: Every Monday Time: 10:15AM Location: Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Tuesday 03/25/2025 |
SOUTH HAYWARD - SOUTH HAYWARD PARISH FOOD PANTRY
Drive-thru food pantry available to Cherryland, Ashland, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Castro Valley, and Union City families. The food pantry is available to families in the listed cities above. Families can bring home a free bag of groceries. Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday Time: 2PM – 4PM Location: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward Cost: Free |
| Tuesday 03/25/2025 |
Oakland - Father Circle
Oakland Public Library hosts Father Circle. Hey fathers and father-figures! Come join us on Tuesdays in October to talk about fatherhood, the best hood. All are welcome, including your kids. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 6PM - 7:30PM Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. Share: |
| Wednesday 03/26/2025 |
OAKLAND - THE UNITY COUNCIL FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Pick up free groceries from Unity Council. Families can pick up free groceries to bring home. Operating on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot in line by obtaining a numbered ticket starting at 8 am. Bring your own bad. Date: Every Wednesday Time: 10AM – 12:30PM Location: Unity Council, 3301 E12th St., Oakland Cost: Free |
| Wednesday 03/26/2025 |
Virtual – Virtual Playgroup
Register for BANANAS’ Virtual Playgroup. Come and join BANANAS virtually for movement and music, crafts, story time, virtual discovery, special guests and more! Open to all Bay Area residents, for children 0-5 years and caregivers. Date: Every Wednesday Time: 10:30AM – 11:15AM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Wednesday 03/26/2025 |
Virtuales – Grupos de Juego Virtuales
BANANAS presenta, Ven y únete virtualmente para música y movimiento, arte y manualidades, cuentos, descubrimiento virtual, invitados especiales y más! Abierto a todos los residentes de la área de la bahía, para niños de 0-5 años y sus cuidadores. Fecha: Los Miércoles Hora: 10:30AM – 11:15AM Lugar: Virtual Costo: Gratis Enlace: Haga clic aquí para registrarse. |
| Wednesday 03/26/2025 |
Albany – Rockin’ Kids Sing-Along
Party it up at Albany Library. Join East Bay children's musician Stephanie Pepitone for some singing, dancing and hands-on play with real instruments! There will be a mix of original children's music, multilingual nursery rhymes and family-friendly rock 'n roll favorites. Date: Every Wednesday Time: 12:30PM – 1PM Location: Albany Library-Edit Stone Room, Cost: Free |
| Wednesday 03/26/2025 |
San Leandro – Family Fun Night: Cowgirl Tricks
Check out cool tricks at San Leandro Library. Cowgirl Tricks is a comedic bonanza of trick roping, whip cracking, music, magic, audience participation and lots of kooky cowgirl shenanigans, perfect for the whole family! All ages welcome at this Family Fun Night. This event takes place in the Karp room at the Main Library. Doors open at 6:20pm and the show begins at 6:30pm. Doors will close if we reach posted room capacity. Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Time: 6:30PM - 7PM Location: San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro Cost: Free |
| Thursday 03/27/2025 |
Albany – Little Dance Party
Dance your heart out at Albany Library. Get your ya-yas out! Let's all have fun together dancing to songs the little ones know and love and other music that's new to them. Parents, caregivers, toddlers and preschoolers are all welcome to hit the dance floor and move their bodies at this inclusive event. Date: Every Thursday Time: 10:30AM – 11AM Location: Albany Library – Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany Cost: Free |
| Thursday 03/27/2025 |
Virtual – Setting Limits: Building Closeness & Cooperation through Limits
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. Are power struggles with your child leaving you frustrated and exhausted? Are you wondering why your child can’t seem to listen? Are your own frustrations spilling over at home? Every child has off-track moments—refusing to brush their teeth, being rough with the family pet, ignoring instructions, pestering their sibling. Conventional discipline techniques over smaller difficulties can sometimes escalate into mounting stress on all sides. This workshop will provide insights and strategies to help you set firm, warm limits in a way that connects you and your child and fosters cooperation in your family. Date: Every Thursday Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Thursday 03/27/2025 |
LIVERMORE – TRI VALLEY HAVEN FOOD PANTRY
TVH provides free groceries for families. Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents. Date: Every Monday and Thursday Time: 1PM – 5PM Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Friday 03/28/2025 |
Berkeley – MOCHA Creative Art Play
Make art at Berkeley Library. Join the library every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. Kids and family welcome! Date: Every Friday Time: 3:30PM – 5PM Location: Central Library-4th Floor, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Friday 03/28/2025 |
Livermore – Yoga Storytime
It’s yoga time at Livermore’s Rincon Library. Join the library for a yoga practice filled with stories, songs, movement, and fun for little yogis. Free sessions on Fridays at 12 p.m. Date: Every Friday Time: 12PM Location: Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/29/2025 |
Berkeley – MOCHA Creative Art Play
Make art at Berkeley’s West Library. Join the library every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. Kids and family welcome! Date: Every Saturday Time: 10:30AM – 12PM Location: West Library-Community Room, 1125 University Ave., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/29/2025 |
Livermore – Storytime in Sunset Park
Enjoy an outdoor storytime with Livermore Public Library. Bring a blanket and sit on the grass for a special outdoor Music and Movement class. Discover new neighborhood parks throughout Livermore! Weather permitting. Storytime will be moved to the Civic Center Library if it is raining or if the air quality is unhealthy. Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025 Time: 10:15AM – 11AM Location: Sunset Park, 1055 Geneva St., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Sunday 03/30/2025 |
Livermore - Snake Talk
Learn all about snakes at Del Valle Regional Park. Meet our animal ambassador Julius Squeezer, the gopher snake! Learn about the important role snakes play in the ecosystem with an up-close look at Julius in the Park. Date: Every Sunday Time: 11AM - 11:30AM Location: Del Valle Regional Park-Visitor Center, 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore Cost: Free, $10 parking fee may apply Link: Click here for more information. Practice COVID-19 precautions. Share: |
| Sunday 03/30/2025 |
Newark – Storytime in Arabic
Enjoy a storytime in Arabic at Newark Library. Join the fun in this special storytime. The program is in Arabic but all are welcome. Date: Every Sunday Time: 2PM – 3PM Location: Newark Library-Curiosity Shop, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark Cost: Free |
| Monday 03/31/2025 |
Oakland - MOCHA at the Library
Make art with MOCHA at Oakland Public Library. MOCHA returns to the library, beginning Fall 2024 to offer FREE weekly art workshops at 11 Oakland Public Library branches. Join MOCHA Teaching Artists in these workshops for children and families. Each week the Teaching Artist will present art related to a different theme, building creativity, socio-emotional, and academic skills through painting, drawing, sculpting, and numerous other art forms. Date: Every Monday Time: 4:30PM - 6PM Location: Eastmont Branch, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Oakland Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Monday 03/31/2025 |
Castro Valley – Pokémon Party
Party it up with Pokémon's at Castro Valley library. Calling all Pokémon trainers to join us for a Pokémon Party! Drop in for Pokémon themed crafts, activities, and games. Costumes are encouraged! Please leave your cards at home. Date: Monday, March 31, 2025 Time: 1PM – 3PM Location: Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley Cost: Free |
| Monday 03/31/2025 |
Livermore - Music & Movement
Get up and dance with Livermore's Civic Center Library. Enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor and social skills and increase independence as well as language development in your child. There will be lots of fun while moving to the music! Perfect for ages 1-5, but everyone is welcome. Class is outside on the library lawn and moved indoors if inclement weather occurs. An indoor Stay and Play session (time to play and socialize) will follow at 10:45 a.m. Bring your own blanket. Date: Every Monday Time: 10:15AM Location: Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
