| Thursday 04/16/2026 |
Virtual – Parent Café: Parent and Child Anger
4Cs of Alameda County is hosting an online Parent Café discussion for parents and caregivers. The event offers a guided conversation where participants share experiences and discuss strategies related to parent and child anger. Caregivers can connect with other parents while learning ways to support healthy emotional expression and family relationships. Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026 Time: 6:30PM - 8PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. |
| Friday 04/17/2026 |
Virtual – Black Fatherhood Series
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. |
| Saturday 04/18/2026 |
Hayward – Dad and Me Father Playgroup
Fathers Corps and 4Cs of Alameda County invites fathers and father figures with young children to a playgroup. The program offers guided play activities that support social, physical, and emotional development for young children. The playgroup is designed for fathers or father figures with children ages 18 months to 4 years and is offered as a bilingual program in English and Spanish. Date: Every Saturday Time: 10:30AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: 4Cs of Alameda County - Sunflower Room, 22351 City Center Dr., Hayward Link: Click here to register. |
| Monday 04/20/2026 |
Oakland – 10-week Nurturing Parenting Class
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. |
| Monday 04/20/2026 |
Oakland – 10 Week Nurturing Parent Class for Young and Expecting Parents
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) |
| Tuesday 04/21/2026 |
Virtual - Social & Emotional Learning and Temperament Workshop
Lotus Bloom FRC is hosting a 3 part parent workshop on social and emotional learning for families with young children. The workshop explores social and emotional development and how supportive adult relationships strengthen children’s growth. Participants will learn strategies to support positive adult-child interactions and school readiness through developmentally supportive parenting practices. Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Time: 1:30PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. Share: |
| Tuesday 04/21/2026 |
Virtual – IEPs for Students with Autism (Mandarin) Workshop
Family Resource Navigators is hosting an online workshop in Mandarin about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with autism. The session explains services that may be available through an IEP and how goals, modifications, and accommodations support students with autism in school. Participants will also learn about evidence-based practices used to support learning and educational development. Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Time: 10AM - 11:30AM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. |
| Wednesday 04/22/2026 |
Virtual - Café Dad
The Alameda County Fatherhood Initiative and Starting Out Strong is offering a supportive space for fathers. Cafe Dad is a supportive community for fathers to connect, share their experiences, and build a strong community. It aims to empower dads by fostering relationships and providing resources to support their parenting journey. Date: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday Time: 5PM - 7PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. |
| Wednesday 04/22/2026 |
Virtual – IEP Strategies for Students with Autism Workshop
Family Resource Navigators is hosting an online workshop on Individualized Education Program (IEP) strategies for students with autism. The session explains services, goals, modifications, and accommodations that may support students with autism in school. Participants will also learn about evidence-based practices used to support learning and educational progress. Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Time: 6:30PM - 8PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. |
| Thursday 04/23/2026 |
Virtual - Dad-scussions
A monthly space for all fathers and father figures of Alameda County. Dad-scussions is an ongoing virtual series that provides opportunities for Fathers to discuss current topics that matter to them. Date: Every 4th Thursday Time: 6PM - 7:30PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. |
| Thursday 04/23/2026 |
Oakland – Fathers With Soul Parenting Group
Realized Potential Inc. is hosting a parenting support group for fathers at the Boss Wellness Center. Participants will explore topics related to fatherhood while building parenting skills and strengthening supportive relationships with other fathers. The program is offered every other Thursday and provides space for connection, personal growth, and discussion about the challenges of parenting. Date: Every Thursday Time: 5:30PM - 7PM Cost: Free Location: Boss Wellness Center, 6955 Foothill Blvd., Suite 275, Oakland Link: Click here for more information. or Contact: Darren White at (510) 230-8450 or email dwhite@rpicares.com Share: |
| Thursday 04/23/2026 |
Virtual – IEPs Para Estudiantes con Autismo
Family Resource Navigators is hosting an online workshop in Spanish about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with autism. The session explains services, goals, modifications, and accommodations that may support students with autism in school. Participants will also learn about evidence-based practices used to support learning and educational progress. Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 Time: 10AM - 11:30AM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. |
| Friday 04/24/2026 |
Virtual – Black Fatherhood Series
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. |
| Friday 04/24/2026 |
Oakland – Increasing Connection with Kids and the Natural World Workshop
BANANAS is hosting an outdoor workshop for caregivers and children on building children’s connection to nature. Caregivers can learn ecotherapy techniques and simple ways to support children’s emotional well-being through nature-based experiences. The program is designed for adults and families and includes tools that can be used both outdoors and indoors with registration required. Date: Friday, April 24, 2026 Time: 12PM - 2PM Cost: Free Location: Joaquin Miller Park, 3300 Joaquin Miller Rd., Oakland Link: Click here to register. Share: |
| Saturday 04/25/2026 |
Virtual – Breastfeeding Basics: Prenatal, Postpartum and Beyond Workshop
BANANAS is hosting a virtual workshop supporting caregivers with breastfeeding education and guidance. Expectant and new parents can learn what to expect during pregnancy, build feeding routines, and explore strategies for continuing breastfeeding as babies grow. Registration is reqired. Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 Time: 6PM - 8PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. Share: |
| Saturday 04/25/2026 |
Hayward – Dad and Me Father Playgroup
Fathers Corps and 4Cs of Alameda County invites fathers and father figures with young children to a playgroup. The program offers guided play activities that support social, physical, and emotional development for young children. The playgroup is designed for fathers or father figures with children ages 18 months to 4 years and is offered as a bilingual program in English and Spanish. Date: Every Saturday Time: 10:30AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: 4Cs of Alameda County - Sunflower Room, 22351 City Center Dr., Hayward Link: Click here to register. |
| Monday 04/27/2026 |
Oakland – 10-week Nurturing Parenting Class
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. |
| Monday 04/27/2026 |
Oakland – 10 Week Nurturing Parent Class for Young and Expecting Parents
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) |
| Wednesday 04/29/2026 |
Fremont – Haga de la Familia un Placer® Parenting Series
City of Fremont Human Services Department is inviting parents to a free Spanish speaking parenting series. Parents can participate in a five-session group focused on positive parenting, child development, and building strong family connections in a supportive environment. The program is designed for parents with children ages 0 to 11, Lunch is included and registration is required to attend. Date: Every Wednesday Time: 9:30AM - 12:30PM Cost: Free Location: Fremont Family Resource Center, Pacific Room H800, 39155 Liberty St., Fremont Link: Click here to register. Share: |
| Friday 05/01/2026 |
Virtual – Black Fatherhood Series
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. |
| Saturday 05/02/2026 |
Hayward – Dad and Me Father Playgroup
Fathers Corps and 4Cs of Alameda County invites fathers and father figures with young children to a playgroup. The program offers guided play activities that support social, physical, and emotional development for young children. The playgroup is designed for fathers or father figures with children ages 18 months to 4 years and is offered as a bilingual program in English and Spanish. Date: Every Saturday Time: 10:30AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: 4Cs of Alameda County - Sunflower Room, 22351 City Center Dr., Hayward Link: Click here to register. |
| Friday 05/08/2026 |
Virtual – Black Fatherhood Series
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. |
