LudoLogic Sports is offering a weekly outdoor movement club for girls ages 4 to 6. 

Play high-energy games and challenges that build agility, balance, coordination, and teamwork alongside other girls. A grown-up must stay on the lawn, and families should bring layers, closed-toe shoes, and a water bottle. Space is first come, first served for up to 30 girls, and a participation form is completed at check-in. 

Date: Every Sunday 

Time: 9AM - 9:50AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lake Temescal - North Lawn, 6500 Broadway, Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Crowden School is opening its campus to families for a day of hands-on music activities for children. 

Try orchestra instruments at a petting zoo, watch short concerts designed for children up to age 7, and draw a musical picture for the musicians to play. Kids can also craft their own instruments, get their faces painted, and sign up in advance for violin and cello demonstrations for ages 3 and up. 

Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026 

Time: 10AM - 2PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Crowden School, 1475 Rose St., Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Albany Library is celebrating Banned Books Week with an afternoon of readings, author panels, and hands-on activities. 

Meet children and adult authors, listen to Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate readings, and play Banned Books Drag Bingo with Ms. Sweet Nothing. Make buttons and mini zines, try carnival games and henna, and complete a library scavenger hunt to earn raffle tickets and free books. 

Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026 

Time: 12PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Albany Library,1247 Marin Ave., Albany 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Free groceries and fresh food are available at Centro de Servicios Resource Center in Union City.

The community pantry serves residents with weekly food distribution, Monday through Friday. No registration is required; please bring reusable bags if possible. 

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9AM – 4PM, Tuesday: 12PM - 4PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 33750 6th St., Union City 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Albany Library invites babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers to a weekly music and movement session. 

Listen to music, dance, and try simple activities that build motor skills. Connect with other families while children move and play. 

Date: Every Monday 

Time: 3PM - 3:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Ozzy’s Music Academy and the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department invite families with children of all ages to enjoy a weekly morning music session.

Play ukuleles, guitars, electric pianos, and electronic drum sets at an instrument petting zoo, and bring guitars or ukuleles with broken strings to get them repaired and tuned. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children, and registration is required. 

Date: Every Tuesday 

Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Jean Sweeney Open Space Park, 1925 Sherman St., Alameda 

Link: Click here to register. 

The Salvation Army Tri-Cities Corps gives away free groceries and fresh food.

The pantry serves Fremont, Union City, and Newark residents with weekly food distribution. Come early as lines often form before opening. Please bring proof of Tri-City residency. 

Date: Every Wednesday & Friday 

Time: 7:30AM - 9:30AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Salvation Army Tri-Cities Corps, 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark 

Link: Click here for more information. 

4Cs of Alameda County is bringing dads and father figures together for a Spanish speaking parenting series. 

Talk with other dads about mental health, child development, how stress affects kids and parents, temperament, and positive discipline, with parent educator Juan Cuba leading the conversation. The series is open to dads and father figures of children under 8 in Alameda County, and participants who complete all six sessions receive a gift card. 

Date: Every Wednesday 

Time: 6PM - 7:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Zoom 

Link: Click here to register. 

Oakland Public Library welcomes kids and families to a craft session led by MOCHA, the Museum of Children's Art. 

Create a Hispanic Heritage Month art project alongside other kids and families. The program is offered in English and Spanish. 

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 

Time: 2PM - 3:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Fruitvale Branch 3301 E. 12th St., Suite 271, Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Albany Library is hosting a drop-in art session.

Make crafts alongside other kids and families. Children under 8 must attend with an adult. 

Date: Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday 

Time: 2PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Albany Library - Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Alameda Recreation and Parks Department is inviting the communnity to an afternoon of outdoor play and activities. 

Play a variety of games and make crafts alongside other families. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children, and registration is recommended but not required. 

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 

Time: 3:30PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Jean Sweeney Open Space Park, 1925 Sherman St., Alameda 

Link: Click here to register. 

Free groceries and fresh food are available at Centro de Servicios Resource Center in Union City.

The community pantry serves residents with weekly food distribution, Monday through Friday. No registration is required; please bring reusable bags if possible. 

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9AM – 4PM, Tuesday: 12PM - 4PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 33750 6th St., Union City 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Friends of Lincoln Square Park is inviting families to a community evening series with music, activities, and performances. 

The community can enjoy live music, dancing, games, and cultural activities throughout the series. The event is open to seniors, youth, and families.  

Date: Every 2nd Thursday

Time: 5PM - 8PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lincoln Square Park, 261 11th St., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information.

Visit Hayward Library for a free diaper kit.

Free diaper kits for families! Diaper distribution for low-income Hayward residents. Diapers in sizes 2-7. 1 free kit per child. Each kit contains 80-100 diapers and 200 wipes. Available while supplies last.

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026

Time: 10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Location: Hayward Library, 888 C St., Hayward

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Springtown Library for music & movement! 

Families can enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor and social skills and increase independence as well as language development. This class is perfect for children ages 1-5, but everyone is welcome. Classes are held outside on the patio. Bring your own blanket to sit on. 

Date: Every Thursday 

Time: 10:15AM - 10:45AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Springtown Library, 998 Bluebell Dr., Livermore 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Alameda Recreation and Parks Department and Ozzy's Music Academy are welcoming community members of all ages to a hands-on music session. 

Try ukuleles, guitars, electric pianos, and electronic drum sets at an instrument petting zoo, and bring guitars or ukuleles with broken strings for repairs and tuning. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children, and registration is recommended but not required. 

Date: Every Thursday 

Time: 3PM - 4PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Franklin Park, 1432 San Antonio Ave., Alameda 

Link: Click here to register.

BANANAS is hosting a virtual workshop for parents and caregivers led by a pediatric speech therapist.

Pick up everyday tips and simple sign language to help build your child's speech and language during fall activities. Registration is required.

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 

Time: 10AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Zoom 

Link: Click here to register. 

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. 

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 Salvation Army Tri-Cities Corps gives away free groceries and fresh food.

The pantry serves Fremont, Union City, and Newark residents with weekly food distribution. Come early as lines often form before opening. Please bring proof of Tri-City residency. 

Date: Every Wednesday & Friday 

Time: 7:30AM - 9:30AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Salvation Army Tri-Cities Corps, 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Visit Rincon Library for a yoga storytime. 

All ages are welcome to join yoga filled with stories, songs, movement, and fun. The class may take place outdoors depending on weather. 

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 12PM - 12:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore