Dance your heart out at Albany Library.

Get your ya-yas out! Let's all have fun together dancing to songs the little ones know and love and other music that's new to them. Parents, caregivers, toddlers and preschoolers are all welcome to hit the dance floor and move their bodies at this inclusive event.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 10:30AM – 11AM

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

Cost: Free

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: Every Monday and Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

In this workshop parents discover keys to address the underlying issues of aggression and how to prevent future outbursts. You don’t have to live with hitting, pushing, biting or pulling hair. Join the workshop to learn how to help your child be more loving, compassionate, and playful.

Date: Thursday, May 01, 2025

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Enjoy a day of creativity at Berkeley Public Library.

Bugs, Beings, and Beyond. Please join the library for an all ages comic art workshop in celebration of Free Comic Book Day. Learn how to draw shapes and textures in comic art, with cartoonish bugs as a specific point of reference. After learning these art techniques, attendees will be given space to come up with their own comic-inspired creations.

Date: Thursday, May 01, 2025

Time: 4PM – 6PM

Location: West Branch, 1125 University Ave., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

4Cs of Alameda County will be giving away groceries.

A variety of canned and dry goods will be available for families in need. Registration required.

Date: Thursday, May 01, 2025

Time: 1PM – 3PM

Location: Hayward Office Garage, 22351 City Center Dr., Hayward

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Enjoy a sing-a-long sign language storytime.

Children, parents, and caregivers will have a blast laughing, signing, and singing with Teacher Bill, author of the book, Signs of a Happy Baby. Mr. Bill integrates American Sign Language (ASL) into his storytime. Seats are limited, and a ticket is required to attend this storytime. Tickets will be handed out outside 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.

Date: Friday, May 02, 2025

Time: 10:15AM – 11AM

Location: Fremont Library-Fukaya Room A & B, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Make art at Berkeley Library.

Join the library every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. Kids and family welcome!

Date: Every Friday

Time: 3:30PM – 5PM

Location: Central Library-4th Floor, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

It’s yoga time at Livermore’s Rincon Library.

Join the library for a yoga practice filled with stories, songs, movement, and fun for little yogis.

Date: Every Friday

Time: 12PM

Location: Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Learn all about nature at Livermore Public Library.

Learn about springtime nature with the East Bay Regional Park District! Registration is not required. This program recommended for children in grades 1-5 will be presented by naturalists from EBRPD on first Fridays at 3:30 p.m. in Civic Center Library's Storytime Room.

Date: Friday, May 02, 2025

Time: 3:30PM – 4:30PM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in San Leandro.

The highly popular event will feature mariachi music and performances performed by the Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro. Children will also have the chance to make arts and crafts. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public.

Date: Friday, May 02, 2025

Time: 6PM – 8PM

Location: Marina Community Center, 15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.