Come to Oakland’s Jack London Square for a Free Movie Flick.

Jack London Square invites the community to a free outdoor movie night on the Marina Lawn near Heinold's. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and takeout from local restaurants; no seat reservations are required. 

Date: Every Saturday

Time: 8:30PM – 10:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Oakland’s Jack London Square - 70 Washington Street., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland Public Library hosts a fun-filled end-of-summer celebration at the Main Library. 

Oakland Public Library is hosting an end-of-summer celebration at the Main Library with activities, performances, and entertainment for all ages. Highlights include a mobile aquarium, live performances, games, crafts, community resources, and free snacks and books for children. 

Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 

Time: 10:30AM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 125 14th St., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The community is invited to the annual Fremont Festival of the Arts in Downtown Fremont. 

The Fremont Festival of the Arts, hosted by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, offers a weekend of free family fun with artist booths, food trucks, live performances, and kid-friendly activities in Downtown Fremont. Visitors can also explore the City of Fremont booths to learn about current projects and job opportunities. 

Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 & Sunday, August 3, 2025 

Time: 10AM - 6PM 

Cost:  Free 

Location: Paseo Padre Pkwy and Walnut Ave., Fremont 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Come to Livermore and enjoy a drop-in camp every Saturday. 

Every Saturday morning from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, campers can enjoy hands-on, family-friendly nature activities on the upper campground lawn. The drop-in program welcomes both campers and non-campers, with adult participation required and a $10 parking fee for non-campers. 

Date: Every Saturday 

Time: 9AM - 11AM 

Cost: Free - 10 parking fee for non- campers. 

Location: 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore 

Link: Click here for more information.   

Come to the Oakland Museum and enjoy the galleries! 

Spend your Sunday at the Oakland Museum of California, with free general admission every first Sunday of the month. Explore California-focused art, history, and science galleries, shop for local goods, relax in the gardens, and reserve tickets online to minimize wait times. 

Date: Every first Sunday of the month

Time:10AM - 5PM 

Cost: Free. Suggested donation $5 for general galleries and $6 dollars for special exhibitions 

Location: Oakland Museum of California- 1000 Oak St., Oakland  

Link: Click for more information. 

The community is invited to the annual Fremont Festival of the Arts in Downtown Fremont. 

The Fremont Festival of the Arts, hosted by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, offers a weekend of free family fun with artist booths, food trucks, live performances, and kid-friendly activities in Downtown Fremont. Visitors can also explore the City of Fremont booths to learn about current projects and job opportunities. 

Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 & Sunday, August 3, 2025 

Time: 10AM - 6PM 

Cost:  Free 

Location: Paseo Padre Pkwy and Walnut Ave., Fremont 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Come to the Golden Gate Library in Oakland and enjoy a weekly Jazz performance. 

Sunday Summer Jazz returns to the Golden Gate Branch, featuring performances by a youth ensemble followed by the main act. Doors open early to welcome guests before the music begins. 

Date: Every Sunday 

Time: 2:30PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 5606 San Pablo Ave., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Families are invited to enjoy live outdoor music this summer in Hayward.  

Families are encouraged to spend time outdoors this summer by enjoying live music in a fun, welcoming setting. Guests can pack a picnic (no alcohol) and relax while taking in the festive atmosphere. 

Date: Every Sunday 

Time: 1PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward 

Link: Click here for more information.  

Weekends on Main presents Pleasanton Palooza: a free community event featuring live music, family entertainment, and a vibrant street fair in downtown Pleasanton. 

Weekends on Main presents Pleasanton Palooza, a free community celebration featuring live music, family-friendly entertainment, local vendors, and interactive activities. Guests of all ages can enjoy a fun-filled day of performances, delicious food, and community connection in downtown Pleasanton. 

Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025 

Time: 11AM - 3PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: Main St., Downtown Pleasanton 

Link: Click here for more information.   

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Caregivers are welcome to bring their babies to the library for a joyful morning of songs, socializing, and playtime. 

Caregivers are invited to bring babies ages 0 to 18 months to the library for a morning of songs, socializing, and playtime. This playtime offers a welcoming space for early learning and connection. 

Date: Every Monday 

Time: 11:45AM - 1PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 550 El Embarcadero., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Community invited to enjoy games, refreshments, and meet emergency personnel at nationwide safety events. 

Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy board games, light refreshments, and meet local emergency personnel. The event promotes neighborhood connections, public safety, and stronger relationships between police and the community. 

Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 

Time: 6PM - 7:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Fremont Main Library - 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The City of Berkeley is hosting a National Night Out event. 

National Night Out is an annual event that encourages neighborhoods to build stronger connections with one another. It also fosters relationships between the community, local public safety teams, and city officials. 

Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 

Time: 5PM - 9PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 2100 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way., Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information

City of Berkeley and McGee Avenue Baptist Church host annual stop the violence block party with entertainment, food, and community engagement. 

The City of Berkeley and McGee Avenue Baptist Church are partnering to host the annual "Stop the Violence National Night Out Block Party," bringing the community together with live performances, food, and family-friendly activities. Held on McGee Avenue between Oregon and Stuart Street, the event features inflatables, carnival games, a senior area, and booths from local organizations and city departments. 

Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 

Time:3PM - 7PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 1640 Stuart St., Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Families are invited to meet amazing reptiles from Coyote Hills Regional Park and learn fun facts about their world. 

Families are invited to drop in at the Fremont Library to meet cool reptile ambassadors from Coyote Hills Regional Park. Guests will learn interesting facts about reptile habitats, behavior, and conservation in this fun and educational program. 

Date: Wednesday August 6, 2025

Time:  2PM - 3PM 

Cost:  Free 

Location: 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Join Banana’s for a Virtual Playgroup open to all Bay Area Residents. 

Bay Area families with children ages 0–5 are invited to join a virtual program filled with music, movement, crafts, story time, and more. The program also features virtual discovery activities and special guests for a fun and engaging experience. 

Date: Wednesdays 

Time:11:30AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Click here to register. 

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Friday Nights at OMCA Offer Live Music, Food Trucks, and Family Fun in Oakland. 

Friday Nights at OMCA bring the Oakland community together with free live music, and family-friendly activities. Guests can enjoy food from Off the Grid trucks, drinks, lawn games, and a lively atmosphere in the OMCA Garden.  

Date: Friday Nights 

Time: 5PM - 9PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Bring the family to a weekly food truck event in downtown Fremont. 

Fremont Street Eats is a weekly food truck event held in downtown Fremont at the Downtown Event Center, featuring a variety of delicious street food. It is produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Food Truck Mafia and offers a fun, community-focused atmosphere for all ages. 

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 5PM - 9PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Downtown Event Center- 3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Pleasanton Downtown Association presents the 2025 Concert in the Park season. 

The Pleasanton Downtown Association cordially invites the community to attend the 2025 Concert in the Park season at the newly redesigned bandstand in Lions Wayside Park and to experience the exceptional live music. 

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 7PM – 8:30PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: 4401 First St., Pleasanton 

Link: Click here for more information.   

Come to Oakland’s Jack London Square for a Free Movie Flick.

Jack London Square invites the community to a free outdoor movie night on the Marina Lawn near Heinold's. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and takeout from local restaurants; no seat reservations are required. 

Date: Every Saturday

Time: 8:30PM – 10:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Oakland’s Jack London Square - 70 Washington Street., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Come to Livermore and enjoy a drop-in camp every Saturday. 

Every Saturday morning from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, campers can enjoy hands-on, family-friendly nature activities on the upper campground lawn. The drop-in program welcomes both campers and non-campers, with adult participation required and a $10 parking fee for non-campers. 

Date: Every Saturday 

Time: 9AM - 11AM 

Cost: Free - 10 parking fee for non- campers. 

Location: 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore 

Link: Click here for more information.   

Come to the Golden Gate Library in Oakland and enjoy a weekly Jazz performance. 

Sunday Summer Jazz returns to the Golden Gate Branch, featuring performances by a youth ensemble followed by the main act. Doors open early to welcome guests before the music begins. 

Date: Every Sunday 

Time: 2:30PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 5606 San Pablo Ave., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Families are invited to enjoy live outdoor music this summer in Hayward.  

Families are encouraged to spend time outdoors this summer by enjoying live music in a fun, welcoming setting. Guests can pack a picnic (no alcohol) and relax while taking in the festive atmosphere. 

Date: Every Sunday 

Time: 1PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward 

Link: Click here for more information.  

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Caregivers are welcome to bring their babies to the library for a joyful morning of songs, socializing, and playtime. 

Caregivers are invited to bring babies ages 0 to 18 months to the library for a morning of songs, socializing, and playtime. This playtime offers a welcoming space for early learning and connection. 

Date: Every Monday 

Time: 11:45AM - 1PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 550 El Embarcadero., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Join Roots Community Health with Tandem for a parent workshop.

Every second Wednesday, parents are invited to join the virtual “Tandem Time” sessions. These events are designed to spark a lifelong love of reading and learning while nurturing children’s imagination. 

Date: Wednesdays

Time: 2:30PM – 3:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Click here to register

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Join Banana’s for a Virtual Playgroup open to all Bay Area Residents. 

Bay Area families with children ages 0–5 are invited to join a virtual program filled with music, movement, crafts, story time, and more. The program also features virtual discovery activities and special guests for a fun and engaging experience. 

Date: Wednesdays 

Time:11:30AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Click here to register. 

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Friday Nights at OMCA Offer Live Music, Food Trucks, and Family Fun in Oakland. 

Friday Nights at OMCA bring the Oakland community together with free live music, and family-friendly activities. Guests can enjoy food from Off the Grid trucks, drinks, lawn games, and a lively atmosphere in the OMCA Garden.  

Date: Friday Nights 

Time: 5PM - 9PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Bring the family to a weekly food truck event in downtown Fremont. 

Fremont Street Eats is a weekly food truck event held in downtown Fremont at the Downtown Event Center, featuring a variety of delicious street food. It is produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Food Truck Mafia and offers a fun, community-focused atmosphere for all ages. 

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 5PM - 9PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Downtown Event Center- 3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Pleasanton Downtown Association presents the 2025 Concert in the Park season. 

The Pleasanton Downtown Association cordially invites the community to attend the 2025 Concert in the Park season at the newly redesigned bandstand in Lions Wayside Park and to experience the exceptional live music. 

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 7PM – 8:30PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: 4401 First St., Pleasanton 

Link: Click here for more information.   

Come to Oakland’s Jack London Square for a Free Movie Flick.

Jack London Square invites the community to a free outdoor movie night on the Marina Lawn near Heinold's. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and takeout from local restaurants; no seat reservations are required. 

Date: Every Saturday

Time: 8:30PM – 10:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Oakland’s Jack London Square - 70 Washington Street., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Come to Livermore and enjoy a drop-in camp every Saturday. 

Every Saturday morning from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, campers can enjoy hands-on, family-friendly nature activities on the upper campground lawn. The drop-in program welcomes both campers and non-campers, with adult participation required and a $10 parking fee for non-campers. 

Date: Every Saturday 

Time: 9AM - 11AM 

Cost: Free - 10 parking fee for non- campers. 

Location: 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore 

Link: Click here for more information.   

Come to the Golden Gate Library in Oakland and enjoy a weekly Jazz performance. 

Sunday Summer Jazz returns to the Golden Gate Branch, featuring performances by a youth ensemble followed by the main act. Doors open early to welcome guests before the music begins. 

Date: Every Sunday 

Time: 2:30PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 5606 San Pablo Ave., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Families are invited to enjoy live outdoor music this summer in Hayward.  

Families are encouraged to spend time outdoors this summer by enjoying live music in a fun, welcoming setting. Guests can pack a picnic (no alcohol) and relax while taking in the festive atmosphere. 

Date: Every Sunday 

Time: 1PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward 

Link: Click here for more information.  

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Caregivers are welcome to bring their babies to the library for a joyful morning of songs, socializing, and playtime. 

Caregivers are invited to bring babies ages 0 to 18 months to the library for a morning of songs, socializing, and playtime. This playtime offers a welcoming space for early learning and connection. 

Date: Every Monday 

Time: 11:45AM - 1PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 550 El Embarcadero., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Join Banana’s for a Virtual Playgroup open to all Bay Area Residents. 

Bay Area families with children ages 0–5 are invited to join a virtual program filled with music, movement, crafts, story time, and more. The program also features virtual discovery activities and special guests for a fun and engaging experience. 

Date: Wednesdays 

Time:11:30AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Click here to register. 

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Celebrate Summer evenings in Downtown Hayward every 3rd Thursday of the month. 

The Downtown Hayward Street Party returns this July, offering an evening of live music, tasty food, local shopping, and community fun. This year features the new Kids Biz Marketplace by the Junior Hayward Chamber of Commerce and an expanded Kids Zone with activities for all ages. 

Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025 

Time: 5PM - 9PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Downtown Hayward - B Street and Main St., Hayward 

Link: Click here for more information.

Friday Nights at OMCA Offer Live Music, Food Trucks, and Family Fun in Oakland. 

Friday Nights at OMCA bring the Oakland community together with free live music, and family-friendly activities. Guests can enjoy food from Off the Grid trucks, drinks, lawn games, and a lively atmosphere in the OMCA Garden.  

Date: Friday Nights 

Time: 5PM - 9PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Bring the family to a weekly food truck event in downtown Fremont. 

Fremont Street Eats is a weekly food truck event held in downtown Fremont at the Downtown Event Center, featuring a variety of delicious street food. It is produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Food Truck Mafia and offers a fun, community-focused atmosphere for all ages. 

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 5PM - 9PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Downtown Event Center- 3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Pleasanton Downtown Association presents the 2025 Concert in the Park season. 

The Pleasanton Downtown Association cordially invites the community to attend the 2025 Concert in the Park season at the newly redesigned bandstand in Lions Wayside Park and to experience the exceptional live music. 

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 7PM – 8:30PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: 4401 First St., Pleasanton 

Link: Click here for more information.   

Come to Livermore and enjoy a drop-in camp every Saturday. 

Every Saturday morning from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, campers can enjoy hands-on, family-friendly nature activities on the upper campground lawn. The drop-in program welcomes both campers and non-campers, with adult participation required and a $10 parking fee for non-campers. 

Date: Every Saturday 

Time: 9AM - 11AM 

Cost: Free - 10 parking fee for non- campers. 

Location: 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore 

Link: Click here for more information.   

Come to the Golden Gate Library in Oakland and enjoy a weekly Jazz performance. 

Sunday Summer Jazz returns to the Golden Gate Branch, featuring performances by a youth ensemble followed by the main act. Doors open early to welcome guests before the music begins. 

Date: Every Sunday 

Time: 2:30PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 5606 San Pablo Ave., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Families are invited to enjoy live outdoor music this summer in Hayward.  

Families are encouraged to spend time outdoors this summer by enjoying live music in a fun, welcoming setting. Guests can pack a picnic (no alcohol) and relax while taking in the festive atmosphere. 

Date: Every Sunday 

Time: 1PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward 

Link: Click here for more information.  

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Caregivers are welcome to bring their babies to the library for a joyful morning of songs, socializing, and playtime. 

Caregivers are invited to bring babies ages 0 to 18 months to the library for a morning of songs, socializing, and playtime. This playtime offers a welcoming space for early learning and connection. 

Date: Every Monday 

Time: 11:45AM - 1PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 550 El Embarcadero., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Join Banana’s for a Virtual Playgroup open to all Bay Area Residents. 

Bay Area families with children ages 0–5 are invited to join a virtual program filled with music, movement, crafts, story time, and more. The program also features virtual discovery activities and special guests for a fun and engaging experience. 

Date: Wednesdays 

Time:11:30AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Click here to register. 

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Friday Nights at OMCA Offer Live Music, Food Trucks, and Family Fun in Oakland. 

Friday Nights at OMCA bring the Oakland community together with free live music, and family-friendly activities. Guests can enjoy food from Off the Grid trucks, drinks, lawn games, and a lively atmosphere in the OMCA Garden.  

Date: Friday Nights 

Time: 5PM - 9PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Bring the family to a weekly food truck event in downtown Fremont. 

Fremont Street Eats is a weekly food truck event held in downtown Fremont at the Downtown Event Center, featuring a variety of delicious street food. It is produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Food Truck Mafia and offers a fun, community-focused atmosphere for all ages. 

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 5PM - 9PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Downtown Event Center- 3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Pleasanton Downtown Association presents the 2025 Concert in the Park season. 

The Pleasanton Downtown Association cordially invites the community to attend the 2025 Concert in the Park season at the newly redesigned bandstand in Lions Wayside Park and to experience the exceptional live music. 

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 7PM – 8:30PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: 4401 First St., Pleasanton 

Link: Click here for more information.   

Come to Livermore and enjoy a drop-in camp every Saturday. 

Every Saturday morning from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, campers can enjoy hands-on, family-friendly nature activities on the upper campground lawn. The drop-in program welcomes both campers and non-campers, with adult participation required and a $10 parking fee for non-campers. 

Date: Every Saturday 

Time: 9AM - 11AM 

Cost: Free - 10 parking fee for non- campers. 

Location: 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore 

Link: Click here for more information.   

Families are invited to enjoy live outdoor music this summer in Hayward.  

Families are encouraged to spend time outdoors this summer by enjoying live music in a fun, welcoming setting. Guests can pack a picnic (no alcohol) and relax while taking in the festive atmosphere. 

Date: Every Sunday 

Time: 1PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward 

Link: Click here for more information.