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| Tuesday 02/24/2026 |
Oakland - Community Adventure Pre-K Playgroups
The Oakland Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development Department is offering a free, year-long playgroup. Community Adventure Pre-K Playgroups is a free program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5, featuring arts and crafts, outdoor play, snacks, quarterly field trips, and other activities. Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday Time: 9:30AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Willie Keyes Rec Center, 3131 Union St., Oakland Carmen Flores Rec Center,1637 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland Ira Jinkins Rec Center, 9175 Edes Ave., Oakland
Link: Click here to register. |
| Tuesday 02/24/2026 |
FREMONT - ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MISSION SAN JOSE FOOD PANTRY
Free groceries are available every Tuesday and Thursday at St. Vincent de Paul Mission San Jose. This walk-in food distribution offers bags of fresh produce and pantry items to those in need. No registration is required. Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday Time: 1PM - 2PM Cost: Free Location: 43148 Mission San Jose Dr., Fremont |
| Tuesday 02/24/2026 |
Oakland – Afro-Play Oakland Family Playgroup (East Oakland)
Oakland families are invited to this Afrocentric playgroup. Afro-Play Oakland is an affinity-affirming space for families who identify as Black, African-American, or of the African Diaspora. Children and caregivers can enjoy Afro-centric activities in a warm and supportive environment, and donations are on a sliding scale, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 9:30AM - 12PM Cost: Sliding scale donation. Location: Room to Bloom, 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Tuesday 02/24/2026 |
Virtual – Spanish Positive Parenting Class
Family Paths invites parents and caregivers to a supportive 12-week online course to learn positive parenting skills. The informative series hosted by a certified facilitator offers families a chance to learn how children grow and develop while creating a more supportive home environment. Class will be hosted in Spanish. Dates: Every Tuesday Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM Cost: Free for qualifying Alameda County residents; sliding scale for others. Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here for more information or call 1-800-829-3777. |
| Tuesday 02/24/2026 |
Berkeley – Crafternoons
Berkeley Public Library is inviting families to a fun afternoon of paper-crafting at the Claremont Branch. Preschool and kindergarten children are invited to create art projects with materials provided by the library. Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Time: 3PM - 5PM Cost: Free Location: Claremont Branch, 2940 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley |
| Tuesday 02/24/2026 |
Alameda – Mandarin Bilingual Storytime
Alameda Free Library is inviting families to a wonderful bilingual storytime session at the West End Library. Children and caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in Mandarin and English. The program supports early language development and cultural awareness in a welcoming setting. Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Time: 10:30AM - 11AM Cost: Free Location: West End Branch, 788 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda |
