Newark Library offers a guided tree walk and nature program exploring the local urban forest. 

Participants can learn about leaves, seeds, and flowers before heading outdoors for a family-friendly walk around the Civic Center. The program is designed for all ages and includes a follow-up craft activity, with children required to be accompanied by an adult. 

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 

Time: 2PM - 3:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Newark Library, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Weekly food distribution is available at Centro de Servicios in Union City. 

This program provides fresh vegetables, dairy, meat, and non-perishable items to local families. Come early, as numbers are distributed starting at 9AM for the Tuesday and Thursday sessions. Everyone is welcome. 

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time:  Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 11AM - 12PM & 1:30PM - 4:30PM monthly food boxes – must have food bank card) 

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10AM – 12PM (food distribution) 

Cost: Free 

Location: Centro de Servicios, 525 H St., Union City 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Enjoy free weekday meals provided by Open Heart Kitchen in Livermore. 

Open Heart Kitchen offers freshly prepared lunches for anyone in need, served Monday through Friday. No reservations are required.

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time: 12PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Open Heart Kitchen, 450 N Livermore Ave., Livermore

Link: Click here for more information. 

Family Paths invites young parents to join a supportive education program designed to empower families and build healing communities. 

This 10-week series features an evidence-based, interactive curriculum led by a certified facilitator to help caregivers grow their skills. Families who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion and a gift card incentive for their participation. 

Date: Every Monday 

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM 

Cost: Free or sliding scale for qualifying residents.  

Location: Family Paths, 1727 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, or online (Zoom) 

Link: Click here for more information or call 1-800-829-3777 to register. 

Family Paths is hosting a parenting education series for young parents living in Oakland and Alameda. 

The program teaches parenting skills that support healthy parent-child relationships and positive discipline practices. Participants learn ways to reduce family stress and strengthen communication with their children through guided sessions and coaching. 

Date: Every Monday 

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM 

Cost: Free or sliding scale for qualifying residents.    

Location: Online (Zoom) 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Weekly food giveaway in Downtown Hayward. 

Come to a weekly food giveaway in downtown Hayward. 

Date: Every Tuesday 

Time: 9AM 

Cost: Free  

Location: 1063 A St., Hayward 

Link: Click here for more information.   

Weekly food distribution is available at Centro de Servicios in Union City. 

This program provides fresh vegetables, dairy, meat, and non-perishable items to local families. Come early, as numbers are distributed starting at 9AM for the Tuesday and Thursday sessions. Everyone is welcome. 

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time:  Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 11AM - 12PM & 1:30PM - 4:30PM monthly food boxes – must have food bank card) 

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10AM – 12PM (food distribution) 

Cost: Free 

Location: Centro de Servicios, 525 H St., Union City 

Link: Click here for more information. 

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 

Link: Click here for more information. 

San Lorenzo Library hosts a family-friendly game night with a variety of board and group games. 

Participants can choose from a wide selection of games or learn something new with support from library staff. The event is designed for all ages and skill levels and includes all materials provided with no registration required. 

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 

Time: 4:30PM - 7:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 

Link: Click here for more information.

Dublin Library features a family movie screening of Princess and the Frog in a relaxed indoor setting. 

The event features a full-length animated film shown on the library’s big screen for families to enjoy together. The program is designed for children and families and includes floor seating, so bringing a blanket is encouraged with no registration required. 

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 

Time: 5PM - 6:45PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Dublin Library - Virginia Bennett Room, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Fremont Main Library celebrates Día with a bilingual storytime in partnership with First 5 Alameda County. 

Children and caregivers can enjoy stories, songs, and early literacy activities shared in both Spanish and English. The program is designed for children ages 0–5 and their families and includes free books for participants while supplies last with no registration required. 

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 

Time: 6PM - 7PM 

Cost: Free 

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

Link: Click here for more information. 

TVH provides free groceries for families.

Tri - Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents.

Date: Monday - Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Alameda Recreation and Park Department for Wee Play for a drop in playtime! 

Alameda’s Wee Play is a minimally structured play program for children ages 6 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring daily themed activities like arts, STEM, and music. Held in Room 120 of the Veterans Building, registration is encouraged; volunteers can earn free entry by helping with setup or cleanup. 

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

Time: 10AM - 1PM 

Cost: $6 per family (sign up to volunteer and receive free entry) 

Location: Alameda Veterans Memorial Building, 2203 Central Ave., Alameda 

Link: Click here to register. 

Weekly food and clothing giveaway. 

Shiloh Church hosts a weekly community "walk-through" food giveaway every Wednesday, providing fresh produce and groceries to each family. Attendees are encouraged to bring a rolling cart or box to help carry their items. 

Date: Every Wednesday 

Time: 10AM – 11:30AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Shiloh Church, 3295 School St., Oakland   

Link: Click here for more information.  

Weekly food distribution is available at Centro de Servicios in Union City. 

This program provides fresh vegetables, dairy, meat, and non-perishable items to local families. Come early, as numbers are distributed starting at 9AM for the Tuesday and Thursday sessions. Everyone is welcome. 

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time:  Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 11AM - 12PM & 1:30PM - 4:30PM monthly food boxes – must have food bank card) 

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10AM – 12PM (food distribution) 

Cost: Free 

Location: Centro de Servicios, 525 H St., Union City 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The San Lorenzo Library is offering families a drop-in early learning play program. 

Families with children ages 0-5 can play with toys and activities that support early learning and social interaction. Caregivers and children can engage, play and build community. 

Date: Every Wednesday 

Time: 2PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Castro Valley Library offers a music and movement program led by Early Start Music for young children and caregivers. 

Children and caregivers can sing, move, and explore music together in an interactive group setting. The program is designed for children ages 0–7 and includes guided activities that support early development with no registration required. 

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 

Time: 10AM - 10:30AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Union City Library celebrates Día with a bilingual storytime in partnership with First 5 Alameda County. 

Families can enjoy stories, songs, and early literacy activities presented in both Spanish and English. The program is designed for children ages 0–5 and their families and includes free books for participants while supplies last with no registration required. 

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 

Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 

Link: Click here for more information. 

TVH provides free groceries for families.

Tri - Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents.

Date: Monday - Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Free Meals and Groceries Available for East Oakland Residents Facing Food Insecurity.

Individuals experiencing food insecurity can visit the East Oakland Collective’s (EOC) distribution hub for free, freshly prepared meals from local restaurants and a selection of groceries including produce, meat, and shelf-stable items. Onsite registration is required, and on a first come first served basis. Priority will be given to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and pregnant women.Spanish interpretation will be available.  

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 11AM - 1PM 

Cost: Free 

Weekly food distribution is available at Centro de Servicios in Union City. 

This program provides fresh vegetables, dairy, meat, and non-perishable items to local families. Come early, as numbers are distributed starting at 9AM for the Tuesday and Thursday sessions. Everyone is welcome. 

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time:  Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 11AM - 12PM & 1:30PM - 4:30PM monthly food boxes – must have food bank card) 

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10AM – 12PM (food distribution) 

Cost: Free 

Location: Centro de Servicios, 525 H St., Union City 

Link: Click here for more information. 

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 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Melrose Library invites parents and caregivers to an outdoor playtime. 

Families will enjoy open play in the garden space where young children can explore and interact in an outdoor setting. The program is designed for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. 

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 10AM - 11:45AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Melrose Library - Garden and Patio, 4805 Foothill Blvd., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Dublin Library presents a family movie screening of Treasure Planet in a relaxed indoor setting. 

Participants can enjoy a full-length animated film shown on the library’s big screen in a comfortable environment. The program is designed for children and families and includes floor seating, so bringing a blanket is encouraged with no registration required. 

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 

Time: 5PM - 6:45PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Dublin Library - Virginia Bennett Room, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Celebrate community, culture, and creativity every Friday night in Oakland.

Families and community members are invited to enjoy this beloved weekly event at the Oakland Museum of California, featuring live music, dance, hands-on activities, and food trucks curated by Off the Grid. With late-night access to museum galleries, lawn games, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend with fun for all ages.

Date: Every Friday

Time: 5PM - 9PM 

Cost: Free. Gallery access available with ticket purchase.

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

Link: Click here for more information. 

Berkeley Public Library offers a series of parent-child playshops focused on early learning and development.

Children ages 0-3 and their parents or caregivers are invited to enjoy open-ended play, art activities, and learn from community professionals about topics like nutrition and child development. There will also be a story and songs for everyone to enjoy. 

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 10:15AM - 11:15AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Central Library, Community Meeting Room, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley 

Link: Click here to register.

Weekly food distribution is available at Centro de Servicios in Union City. 

This program provides fresh vegetables, dairy, meat, and non-perishable items to local families. Come early, as numbers are distributed starting at 9AM for the Tuesday and Thursday sessions. Everyone is welcome. 

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time:  Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 11AM - 12PM & 1:30PM - 4:30PM monthly food boxes – must have food bank card) 

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10AM – 12PM (food distribution) 

Cost: Free 

Location: Centro de Servicios, 525 H St., Union City 

Link: Click here for more information. 

4Cs of Alameda County invites Black fathers and father figures to a parenting discussion series. 

The series provides weekly guided conversations where participants connect with other fathers and explore topics such as family relationships, health and wellness, finances, and career. The program is designed for fathers and father figures who identify as Black and have children ages 0 to 8 living in Alameda County.  

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 6PM - 7:30PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: Online (Zoom) 

Link: Click here to register. 

The City of San Leandro is inviting the community to a family-friendly Cinco de Mayo celebration. 

Families are invited to enjoy live mariachi music, cultural dance performances, and hands-on arts and crafts for children. The event includes light refreshments and celebrates culture, music, and community together. 

Date: Friday, May 1, 2026 

Time: 6PM - 8PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Titan Auditorium, 15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Livermore Public Library invites children and caregivers to a storytime program that combines yoga, movement, and early learning. 

Children and caregivers can participate in a guided session with stories, songs, and simple yoga activities designed for young learners. The program is open to children with caregiver participation and may take place outdoors depending on weather conditions. 

Date: Friday, May 1, 2026 

Time: 12PM - 12:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Livermore Public Library is inviting children and caregivers to a nature program led by the East Bay Regional Park District. 

Participants can learn about the natural world through an interactive presentation with a park naturalist from Del Valle Regional Park.  

Date: Friday, May 1, 2026 

Time: 3:30PM – 4:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Civic Center Library - Storytime Room, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore 

Link: Click here for more information.