| Friday 02/21/2025 |
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 02/21/2025 |
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 02/21/2025 |
Berkeley - Movie Night: Shrek
Watch the movie "Shrek" for Family Movie Night. Family Movie Night is back at Cellarmaker Berkeley. Enjoy the feel-good flick. Arrive early to save a spot. Date: Friday, February 21, 2025 Time: 5PM - 7PM Location: Cellarmaker Bekerley, 940 Parker St., Berkeley Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Saturday 02/22/2025 |
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 02/22/2025 |
Fremont– Storytime with AAC
Enjoy a storytime with AAC Fremont Library. This program is designed for emergent communicators, ages 7 & under who are learning to communicate using AAC Systems. Open to children of all abilities! Storytime with AAC” aims to support families/caregivers of emergent communicators by demonstrating language using AAC Systems, helping children develop a love for reading and building language through shared interaction and connection. Date: Every other Saturday Time: 10:30AM – 11:30AM Location: Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City Cost: Free |
| Saturday 02/22/2025 |
Oakland – Lunar New Year Parade
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Wilma Chan Park. Welcome the year of the snake at the Lunar New Year Parade in Oakland’s Chinatown. The Parade will begin and end at Wilma Chan Park (near Madison St. & 9th St in Oakland). Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Time: 10AM – 4PM Location: Wilma Chan Park, 810 Jackson St., Oakland Cost: Free |
| Saturday 02/22/2025 |
Oakland - African American Museum Open House
Celebrate Black History Month at The African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO). The special opportunity for visitors to experience displays, artifacts, images, and documents from various AAMLO collections, which are not generally on view at the institution. It is also a time when we reach out to the community to assist us in identifying images that we have been unsuccessful in identifying. Special guests include The Alameda County Veterans Commission. Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Time: 10:30AM - 5:30PM Location: African American Museum Library At Oakland, 659 14th St., Oakland Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Saturday 02/22/2025 |
Berkeley - Afrofuturism for Kids
Join the Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch for an intergalactic celebration of imagination and creativity! Blast off and discover exciting stories of Black heroes with award winning author Angela Dalton and learn about the visionaries of Afrofuturism. Design your own futuristic realities and inventice creations with fun crafts. Or groove to the bears with live performances. This event is perfect for readers of all ages looking to explore the vibrant possibilities of Afrofuturism. Bring the whole family for a Black Futures Month adventure that will inspire and amaze! Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Time: 2:30PM - 4PM Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, 1901 Russell St., Berkeley Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Sunday 02/23/2025 |
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 02/23/2025 |
Oakland – Black Joy Parade & Celebration
Celebration Black Joy in Oakland. Black Joy Parade is a hyper-positive, family-friendly event to celebrate the Black experience past, present, and future. It is the largest free, family-friendly event of its kind. You’re invited to come to be present, be creative, be open, and be free. Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 Time: 12:30PM - 7PM Location: Harrison St. & 14th St., Oakland Cost: Free |
| Sunday 02/23/2025 |
Berkeley - Goose Caboose
Hop on the goose caboose! The farm’s four geese – Blanche, Rose, Dorothy and Sofia – enjoy their exercise, help take them for a little stroll around the farmyard. Learn about this heritage breed and enjoy their adorable antics! Meet at the bird yard. Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 Time: 10AM - 10:30AM Location: Tilden Little Farm, 600 Canon Dr., Berkeley Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Monday 02/24/2025 |
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 02/24/2025 |
Oakland - Evening Family Storytime
Visit Berkeley's Central Library for a family storytime. Jump into your jammies and join Central Library for stories, songs, puppets, and more on the 4th Floor of the Central Library in Berkeley. Date: Monday, February 24, 2025 Time: 6:30PM - 7PM Location: Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Tuesday 02/25/2025 |
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 02/25/2025 |
Virtual – New Moms Support Group
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. Congratulations on becoming a new mom! Right now you may be feeling a lot of emotions. If you are excited, worried, overwhelmed, or overjoyed, then you’re totally normal. Finding a circle of support is a great way to lessen the stress of caring for a newborn. At each of our support groups, moms will get to share their feelings, ask questions and build friendships with one another. Come and bring your baby along! Date: Every Tuesday Time: 10AM – 12PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Wednesday 02/26/2025 |
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 02/26/2025 |
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 02/26/2025 |
Oakland - MOCHA at the Library
Make art with MOCHA at Oakland Public Library. Join Oakland Public Library for weekly art workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA). For ages 5-15 and caregivers. MOCHA workshops focus on building creativity, social-emotional and academic skills through art. Date: Every Wednesday Time: 1:30PM - 3PM Location: 81st Avenue Branch, 1021 81st Ave., Oakland Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Wednesday 02/26/2025 |
Livermore - Music & Movement at Civic Center Library
Get up and dance at Livermore Library. Enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor and social skills and increase independence as well as language development in your child. We'll have 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: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Time: 10:15AM Location: Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Thursday 02/27/2025 |
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 02/27/2025 |
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 02/27/2025 |
Virtual – Reclaiming Joy in Motherhood Workshop
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. A large part of parenting is dealing with life’s ups and downs. Some days, things click and other days we feel like we’re simply minimizing the damage. Happiness comes in different forms and digging yourself out of a mental rut is about matching happiness to your needs. Join this interactive group of moms to explore pathways to happiness you can choose from when that little voice inside tells you it’s time to make a change. Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Thursday 02/27/2025 |
Oakland – Black History Month Crafting Series
Celebrate Black History Month with Oakland Public Library. Join the 81st Avenue Library for weekly crafting sessions in honor of Black History Month. Activities will be held on Thursdays 3-5pm from February 6th - February 27 (excluding February 20th). Feb. 6th: Croc charms + keychains Feb. 13th: Painted vases + Kente roses Feb. 27th: Kente kitty plushies Date: Every Thursday Time: 3PM – 5PM Location: 81st Avenue Branch, 1021 81st Ave., Oakland Cost: Free |
| Friday 02/28/2025 |
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 02/28/2025 |
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 |
| Friday 02/28/2025 |
Berkeley – Village Rhythms Drumming
Enjoy Village Rhythms Drumming at Berkeley’s Claremont Branch. Come out and enjoy a participatory family experience of African drumming with Village Rhythms' Onye Onyemaechi! All ages are invited- you won't be able to sit still once the drums start playing! Date: Friday, February 28, 2025 Time: 4:15PM – 5:15PM Location: Claremont Branch, 2940 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/01/2025 |
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 03/01/2025 |
Fremont – Ramadan Storytime
Celebrate Ramadan at Fremont Library. Come and listen to stories and songs to celebrate Ramadan! This storytime is recommended for ages 3-6 and their families, but all are welcome. Space is limited. Tickets will be available on a first come, first serve basis starting at 2:15 PM. Pick up a ticket at the desk in the Children's Area. We will not reserve tickets in advance. Date: Saturday, March 01, 2025 Time: 2:30PM – 3:15PM Location: Fremont Library-Storytime Theatre, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/01/2025 |
Castro Valley – Casada de Flores
Check out a cool performance at Castro Valley Library. Join Castro Valley Library for an immersive performance with Cascada de Flores. They combine music, dance, and story to create a dynamic, participatory, bilingual experience for the whole family. Date: Saturday, March 01, 2025 Time: 11AM – 12PM Location: Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/01/2025 |
Livermore – Storytime in Al Caffodio 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 01, 2025 Time: 10:15AM - 11AM Location: Al Caffodio Park, 1361 Shawnee Rd., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/01/2025 |
Emeryville – Emeryville Childern & Nature Pop-Up
Children of all ages are invited to join this free Nature Pop-up. Join Plantify for an investigation of the plant cycle, plant anatomy, and the benefits of native plants on our local ecosystem. The group will also be joined by Wild Wonder for an introduction to nature journaling! At 12pm, the group will cross the street for a tour of the Emeryville Community Organic Garden. Families can also explore Emeryville Children & Nature’s Create-with-Nature kit and other natural materials that inspire the imagination, engage the senses, and encourage active time outside! Date: Saturday, March 01, 2025 Time: 10AM – 1PM Location: Doyle Hollis Park, 1319 61st Ave., Emeryville Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/01/2025 |
Oakland - Reptiles and Amphibians for Kids
Meet some reptiles and amphibians at the library. Learn about the differences between reptiles, amphibians, and humans, and meet a real reptile! Date: Saturday, March 01, 2025 Time: 2:51PM - 3:15PM Location: Melrose Branch, 4805 Foothill Blvd., Oakland Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Sunday 03/02/2025 |
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 03/02/2025 |
Fremont – Funday Family Board Games
Play board games at Fremont Library. Join us for a variety of fun board games, including Candyland, Clue, Monopoly, Sorry, and more! Teen volunteers will be available to help you learn a new game or to join yours if you need another player. No registration is required, just drop in and play! Families will enter Fukaya B from the Children's Area of the library! Date: Sunday, March 02, 2025 Time: 1:30PM – 4:30PM Location: Fremont Library-Fukaya Room B, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Cost: Free |
| Sunday 03/02/2025 |
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 03/03/2025 |
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 03/03/2025 |
Virtual – Fathering From Within
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. This is a series designed to empower all fathers and help navigate relationships and social norms that may hinder effective parenting. It will also offer personal tools that define or redefine one’s sense of identity and purpose, and establish guiding principles for fatherhood. Participants will learn that everything we need to know about being a great dad is, and always has been, inside us. All we have to do is find it, share with our children, and make their future bright and promising. Date: Every Monday Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free |
| Monday 03/03/2025 |
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 03/03/2025 |
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 |
| Tuesday 03/04/2025 |
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 03/04/2025 |
Virtual – New Moms Support Group
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. Congratulations on becoming a new mom! Right now you may be feeling a lot of emotions. If you are excited, worried, overwhelmed, or overjoyed, then you’re totally normal. Finding a circle of support is a great way to lessen the stress of caring for a newborn. At each of our support groups, moms will get to share their feelings, ask questions and build friendships with one another. Come and bring your baby along! Date: Every Tuesday Time: 10AM – 12PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Tuesday 03/04/2025 |
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 03/05/2025 |
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 03/05/2025 |
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 03/05/2025 |
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 03/05/2025 |
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 03/05/2025 |
Virtual – Living with Strong Willed, Spirited Kids Workshop
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. Parenting a child who is oppositional, defiant, or easily frustrated and angered requires knowledge and skills beyond the approaches that may work for a lot of kids. Would you like to learn parenting tools that work with your child’s personality and temperament? Rebecah Freeling is a Parenting Coach with over 20 years of experience working with strong-willed, “spirited” kids. Rebecah will share strategies and tools to help manage the challenging behaviors often displayed by strong-willed kids and she’ll inspire and encourage you too! Date: Every Wednesday Time: 10AM – 12PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Wednesday 03/05/2025 |
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 |
| Thursday 03/06/2025 |
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 03/06/2025 |
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 03/06/2025 |
Virtual – Dating as a Parent Workshop
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. For many single parents, dating is exciting and scary at the same time. On one hand, you can hardly contain your enthusiasm for your new love interest. Yet, you may be plagued with questions about when and how to introduce your kids. In time, they will see that including another person in your life is not about splitting your affections. Learn how to widen the circle of people you choose to care about and welcome into your family. Date: Thursday, March 06, 2025 Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Thursday 03/06/2025 |
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 03/06/2025 |
Dublin – Ramadan Storytime
Celebrate Ramadan at Dublin Library. Hina Khan-Mukhtar - a local Muslim educator, storyteller, and writer - will be sharing picture books about the upcoming month of Ramadan with students of all ages. She will be explaining the rite of fasting in the Muslim faith, how to be sensitive towards the needs of your fellow classmates and friends who may be observing the fasts, and any pertinent questions you may have about this core pillar of the religion of Islam. It should be a very educational hour that will leave you enlightened by the end of it! Date: Thursday, March 06, 2025 Time: 4:30PM – 5:30PM Location: Dublin Library-Virginia Bennett Room, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin Cost: Free |
| Thursday 03/06/2025 |
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 03/06/2025 |
HAYWARD – 4Cs FOOD DISTRIBUTION
4Cs of Alameda County will be giving away groceries. A variety of canned and dry goods will be available for families in need. Registration required. Date: Thursday, March 06, 2025 Time: 1PM – 3PM Location: Hayward Office Garage, 22351 City Center Dr., Hayward Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Friday 03/07/2025 |
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 03/07/2025 |
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 03/07/2025 |
Fremont – Sing-A-Long Sign Language Storytime
Enjoy a sing-a-long sign language storytime. Children, parents, and caregivers will have a blast laughing, signing, and singing with Teacher Bill, author of the book, Signs of a Happy Baby. Mr. Bill integrates American Sign Language (ASL) into his storytime. Seats are limited, and a ticket is required to attend this storytime. Tickets will be handed out outside 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Date: Friday, March 07, 2025 Time: 10:15AM – 11AM Location: Fremont Library-Fukaya Room A & B, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Cost: Free |
| Friday 03/07/2025 |
Berkeley – Children’s Music with Juan L. Sanchez
Enjoy musical performances at Berkeley Public Library. Juan L. Sanchez performs bilingual musical programs that focus on audience participation and themes such as peacebuilding, tolerance, self-esteem and multicultural celebration! Date: Friday, March 07, 2025 Time: 11AM – 11:30AM Location: West Branch, 1125 University Ave., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Friday 03/07/2025 |
Livermore – Spring has Sprung with EBRPD: Reptiles Return
Learn all about reptiles at Livermore Public Library. Learn about springtime nature with the East Bay Regional Park District! Registration is not required. This program recommended for children in grades 1-5 will be presented by naturalists from EBRPD on first Fridays at 3:30 p.m. in Civic Center Library's Storytime Room. Date: Friday, March 07, 2025 Time: 3:30PM – 4:30PM Location: Civic Center Library-Storytime Room, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/08/2025 |
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 03/08/2025 |
Union City – Storytime with AAC (Special Needs Friendly)
Enjoy a storytime with AAC Union City Library. This program is designed for emergent communicators four years old and up (emergent communicators are new/existing AAC users who typically communicate with single words). Open to children of all abilities! Build your child’s communication skills through Shared Reading! “Storytime with AAC” aims to support families/caregivers of AAC users in demonstrating language on their child’s AAC device, along with developing a love for reading and building language through shared interaction and connection. Date: Saturday, March 08, 2025 Time: 10:30AM – 11:30AM Location: Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City Cost: Free Link: Click here for more register. |
| Saturday 03/08/2025 |
Dublin – Holi Craft & Activity Festival
Celebrate Holi at Dublin Library. Come celebrate Holi with the Dublin Library at our first-ever event, open to all ages! We’ll have a fun range of crafts and activities for everyone to enjoy. Each participant will receive a take-home kit containing 2 color packets and activity sheets. Space is limited, and supplies are available while they last. Date: Saturday, March 08, 2025 Time: 2PM – 4PM Location: Dublin–Virginia Bennett Room, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/08/2025 |
Berkeley – Nowruz Music Performance
Celebrate the upcoming Persian New Year at Central Library. Join in for a musical performance in honor of the Persian New Year. Iranian musician and composer, Sirvan Manhoobi, and singer, Behsheed Mirjaberi, will perform with accompanying percussion. Date: Saturday, March 08, 2025 Time: 2PM – 3:30PM Location: Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/08/2025 |
Berkeley – A Wicked Sing-a-Long
Sing your heart out at Berkeley Public Library. Whether you’re a Glinda or an Elphaba, get ready to belt out your favorite Wicked tunes at this magical singalong event! Join us for an evening of music, crafts, and Oz-inspired treats as we celebrate the world of Wicked with sparkle, sass, and a little bit of sorcery. Costumes encouraged—because there’s no place like Oz! Date: Saturday, March 08, 2025 Time: 2PM – 5PM Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, 1901 Russell St., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/08/2025 |
Livermore – Storytime in Big Trees 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 08, 2025 Time: 10:15AM – 11AM Location: Big Trees Park, 5470 Kathy Way, Livermore Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/08/2025 |
Berkeley – Free Movie Screening: Matilda
Join Rialto Free Family Matinees. Join Rialto Free Family Matinees, every month on Saturday & Sunday at 11AM. Tickets Available at Box Office Friday Before Screening. Date: Saturday, March 08, 2025 Time: 10AM – 11:30AM Location: Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, 2966 College Ave., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Saturday 03/08/2025 |
Oakland - 40 x 40 Neighborhood Empowerment Day
Join Roots Community Health Center's Neighborhood Empowerment Day. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a day of fun, health and wellness resources, activities for the kids, giveaways, food and more! Come together to uplift and celebrate community. Date: Saturday, March 08, 2025 Time: 12PM - 4PM Location: Parker Community Resource Center, 7929 Ney Ave., Oakland Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Sunday 03/09/2025 |
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 03/09/2025 |
Fremont– Storytime with AAC
Enjoy a storytime with AAC Fremont Library. This program is designed for emergent communicators, ages 7 & under who are learning to communicate using AAC Systems. Open to children of all abilities! Storytime with AAC” aims to support families/caregivers of emergent communicators by demonstrating language using AAC Systems, helping children develop a love for reading and building language through shared interaction and connection. Date: Sunday, March 09, 2025 Time: 10:30AM – 11:30AM Location: Fremont Library-Fukaya Room A, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Cost: Free |
| Sunday 03/09/2025 |
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 03/09/2025 |
Berkeley – Free Movie Screening: Matilda
Join Rialto Free Family Matinees. Join Rialto Free Family Matinees, every month on Saturday & Sunday at 11AM. Tickets Available at Box Office Friday Before Screening. Date: Sunday, March 09, 2025 Time: 10AM – 11:30AM Location: Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, 2966 College Ave., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Sunday 03/09/2025 |
Alameda – Family Movie Matinee: Despicable Me 4
Join Alameda Main Library for a Family Movie Matinee, Despicable Me 4. Movie showings are designed to create a sensory-friendly environment by keeping half the room lights on, lowering the volume, turning on movie captions, offering fidget toys to use during the movie, and leaving open seating with wobble cushions so kids have room to move around. Audience participants are welcome to bring in food, blankets, and pillows. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided during the movie screening. Date: Sunday, March 09, 2025 Time: 2PM – 4PM Location: Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St., Alameda Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Sunday 03/09/2025 |
Oakland - Family Board Games
Play board games at Oakland's César E. Chávez Branch. Meet new friends and play familiar games, or learn new ones! For children age preschool & up, and their caregivers. Every Second Sunday. Date: Sunday, March 09, 2025 Time: 1:30PM - 3:30PM Location: César E. Chávez Branch, 3301 E. 12th St., Oakland Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Monday 03/10/2025 |
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 03/10/2025 |
Virtual – Fathering From Within
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. This is a series designed to empower all fathers and help navigate relationships and social norms that may hinder effective parenting. It will also offer personal tools that define or redefine one’s sense of identity and purpose, and establish guiding principles for fatherhood. Participants will learn that everything we need to know about being a great dad is, and always has been, inside us. All we have to do is find it, share with our children, and make their future bright and promising. Date: Every Monday Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free |
| Monday 03/10/2025 |
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 03/10/2025 |
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 |
| Tuesday 03/11/2025 |
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 03/11/2025 |
Virtual - Baby & Me Yoga
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. This class is designed to assist new parents with recovery after birth, provide a supportive community-centered environment, and awareness of self-care. With babies present, parents can focus on easing tensions, restoring alignment in the body, creating energy, and re-strengthening the core. Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Time: 10AM – 12PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Tuesday 03/11/2025 |
Virtual – Breathing for Rest and Rejuvenation Workshop
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. Are you struggling to find time for rest? This workshop teaches breathing practices to improve sleep, energy, and mental wellbeing, the essential elements for parenting young children as well as a great model for our kids! Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Tuesday 03/11/2025 |
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 03/12/2025 |
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 03/12/2025 |
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 03/12/2025 |
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 03/12/2025 |
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 03/12/2025 |
Virtual – Living with Strong Willed, Spirited Kids Workshop
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. Parenting a child who is oppositional, defiant, or easily frustrated and angered requires knowledge and skills beyond the approaches that may work for a lot of kids. Would you like to learn parenting tools that work with your child’s personality and temperament? Rebecah Freeling is a Parenting Coach with over 20 years of experience working with strong-willed, “spirited” kids. Rebecah will share strategies and tools to help manage the challenging behaviors often displayed by strong-willed kids and she’ll inspire and encourage you too! Date: Every Wednesday Time: 10AM – 12PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Wednesday 03/12/2025 |
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 |
| Thursday 03/13/2025 |
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 03/13/2025 |
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 03/13/2025 |
Virtual – Mindful Mantras Workshop
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. This workshop series introduces parents and caregivers to the foundations of Positive Discipline. We will take a deeper look at misbehavior and what children are trying to achieve with it. This approach fosters cooperation, understanding and mutual respect rather than power struggles. By the end of the series, you will have the tools that will strengthen your relationship with your child. Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025 Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Thursday 03/13/2025 |
Fremont – Community Circle for Kids with Special Needs
Fremont Main Library in collaboration with Bountiful Blossom is hosting a community circle for kids with special needs. This program is an inclusive program, designed for children with special needs but open to children of all abilities. Ages 5-14 welcome. Registration is required. Limited space available. Date: Sunday, March 13, 2025 Time: 2PM – 4PM Location: Fremont Library-Fukaya Room B, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Thursday 03/13/2025 |
Newark – GHARS Program: Arabic for Children
Stop by Newark Library for a program in Arabic. Join in for Ghars, a get-together for children to promote stories, learn interesting facts, play games, and socialize with others in Arabic. The program is in Arabic, but all are welcome. Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025 Time: 4:30PM – 5:30PM Location: Newark Library-Newark Room, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark Cost: Free |
| Thursday 03/13/2025 |
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 03/14/2025 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
