The Oakland Museum of California and its Día de los Muertos Committee honors loved ones and ancestors with a daylong community gathering. 

Watch the opening procession, danza, and live music, then decorate sugar skulls, make tin art and paper puppets, and get calavera face painting. Explore community ofrendas, browse the mercado for handmade goods, and bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens. 

Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026 

Time: 11AM - 4PM 

Cost: $10 general admission; free for children under 12 with advance reservation 

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

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. 

Visit Hayward Library for a sing-and-dance session for little ones.

Dance, sing the alphabet song, and recite rhymes while building early literacy, motor, and social-emotional skills. Every adult and child needs a ticket available at the Information Desk 30 minutes before the start time while space lasts.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 10:30AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Location: Weekes Branch Library - John Pappas Legacy Room, 27300 Patrick Ave., Hayward

Link: Click here for more information.

Berkeley Youth Alternatives offers groceries for families in need.

Pick up canned goods and fresh fruits and vegetables and connect with other community resources available on site.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 11:30AM - 2PM

Cost: Free

Location: Berkeley Youth Alternatives, 1255 Allston Way, Berkeley

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. 

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. 

San Leandro Public Library is putting a Halloween spin on its family storytime for kids of all ages. 

Listen to Halloween-themed books, sing songs and rhymes, and trick-or-treat through the library. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes. 

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 

Time: 6:30PM - 7PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Leandro Main Library - Karp Room, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Ira Jinkins Recreation Center hosts a Halloween afternoon for the community.

Collect treats from decorated car trunks and come dressed in your favorite costume.

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Time: 1PM - 5PM

Cost: Free

Location: Ira Jinkins Recreation Center, 9175 Edes Ave., Oakland

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. 

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.

The North Shattuck Association is inviting kids and families to an afternoon of trick-or-treating.

Trick-or-treat around the Shattuck Avenue and Vine Street area. Additional details will be posted on the event website. 

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 

Time: 3PM - 6PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Shattuck Ave. and Vine St., Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

BANANAS is hosting a virtual self-care workshop for parents and caregivers led by a licensed clinical social worker and yoga teacher.

Slow down with deep breathing, gentle yoga poses, and relaxation techniques while learning why self-care matters for busy parents. This session is part of a two-part workshop, and registration is required to receive the Zoom link. 

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 

Time: 11AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Zoom 

Link: Click here to register. 

Berkeley Public Library and the Museum of Children's Art host a weekly art session for kids and families.

Try a new hands-on art project each week with guidance from a MOCHA teaching artist. The series is open to young children through preteens and their families.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 3:30PM - 5PM

Cost: Free

Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library - Community Room, 1901 Russell St., Berkeley

Link: Click here for more information.

Alameda County Library hosts a not-so-scary Halloween morning for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Listen to Halloween stories, then join a costume parade around the library to trick-or-treat. Costumes are encouraged, and kids should bring a treat bag or bucket.

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026

Time: 10:30AM - 11:15AM

Cost: Free

Location: Castro Valley Library - Chabot/Canyon Room, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

Link: Click here for more information.

Alameda County Library invites costumed kids and families to a Halloween celebration.

Hear Halloween stories, then march in a costume parade and trick-or-treat with your treat bag ready. Space is limited, and free tickets are handed out at the line outside the library 15 minutes before the program, first come, first served.

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026

Time: 11:15AM - 12:15PM

Cost: Free

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

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. 

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 

Alameda South Shore Center is inviting costumed kids and families to an afternoon of trick-or-treating.

Collect treats at stores marked with orange balloons, and pick up a free Halloween tote for costumed kids at center court. Watch a stilt walker, get faces painted or airbrush tattoos, and snap pictures at the photo booth. 

Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 

Time: 3PM - 6PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: South Shore Center - Center Court, 523 South Shore Center W., Alameda 

Link: Click here for more information.

The City of Emeryville is closing out its summer movie series with an evening outdoor screening for families. 

Watch Coco under the evening sky and bring chairs or blankets for seating. Dogs are welcome on a leash, and the movie will be canceled in the event of rain. 

Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 

Time: 6:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Huchiun Park, 4311 Hubbard St., Emeryville 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development and Oakland Aging & Adult Services host a Halloween gathering for families.

Collect candy from decorated trunks, listen to music, and play games and activities. The event focuses on kids ages 0 to 5, but everyone is welcome, and costumes are encouraged.

Date: Friday, October 30, 2026

Time: 11AM - 2PM

Cost: Free

Location: Lake Merritt - Edoff Memorial Bandstand, 666 Bellevue Ave., Oakland

Link: Click here for more information.

The Downtown Berkeley Association hosts its annual Halloween gathering for all ages.

Listen to live music, get your face painted, and try family-friendly activities. Enter the costume contest presented by Visit Berkeley, with prizes for kids, adults, families, and pets.

Date: Friday, October 30, 2026

Time: 3PM - 7PM

Cost: Free

Location: Downtown Berkeley Plaza, 2170 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley

Link: Click here for more information.