Come to the Oakland Museum and enjoy the galleries! 

Spend your Sunday at the Oakland Museum of California, with free general admission every first Sunday of the month. Explore California-focused art, history, and science galleries, shop for local goods, relax in the gardens, and reserve tickets online to minimize wait times. 

Date: Every first Sunday of the month

Time:10AM - 5PM 

Cost: Free. Suggested donation $5 for general galleries and $6 dollars for special exhibitions 

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

Link: Click for more information. 

Bring the family to watch “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” at the San Lorenzo library. 

The San Lorenzo Library is hosting a family-friendly screening of The Super Mario Bros. Movie on the big screen. Rated PG, the film follows Mario as he joins forces with Princess Peach, Toad, and Donkey Kong to rescue Luigi from the villainous Bowser. 

Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025 

Time:2PM – 3:30PM 

Cost: Free 

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

Link: Click here for more information. 

Come join 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: 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 for more information. 

Come to Hayward and enjoy live music. 

The Healthy Me/Saludable Soy Program is an engaging, multi-sensory music and movement experience that teaches young children about nutrition, hydration, fitness, hygiene, and social-emotional skills. Delivered through original songs, puppets, and interactive skits, the program makes learning about health fun and memorable. It is offered free to children and families in partnership with the California State Library's Lunch at the Library program. 

Date: Monday, July 7, 2025 

Time: 12:30PM – 1:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Hayward Main Library - 888 C St.,Hayward 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Join Castro Valley Library for a day of building with blocks, puzzles, and LEGOS. 

The Castro Valley Library invites children and their families to Build It Day, an afternoon of creative fun with Legos, puzzles, and more. Participants can drop in anytime during the event to enjoy the activities at their own pace. 

Date: Mondays until July 21, 2025 

Time: 1PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

Location:Castro Valley - 3600 NorbridgeAve.,Castro Valley 

Link:Click here for more information. 

Come to Dublin for Monday Movie Day! 

The Dublin library hosts Movie Mondays, featuring family-friendly films on select Mondays in June and July. Families are invited to bring a blanket and enjoy a movie on the video wall. This week's movie will be Transformers One. 

Date: Monday, July 7, 2025 

Time: 2PM - 4PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Dublin Library - 200 Civic Plaza., Dublin 

Link: Click for more information. 

Individuals experiencing food insecurity can visit the East Oakland Collective’s 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 and Thursday

Time: 11AM - 1PM 

Cost: Free 

Help Decorate the Fremont Library: Join the Summer Adventure Kids’ Craft Showcase! 

Children are invited to create Summer Adventure-themed crafts to help decorate the Fremont Library’s Children’s Section as part of the Children's Submission Showcase. The drop-in program takes 15–30 minutes, and children under 8 must be accompanied by a caretaker. 

Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 

Time: 1PM - 4PM 

Cost: Free 

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

Link: Click here for more information. 

Social Time for Caregivers and Little Ones. (Ages 0–18 Months) 

Caregivers and babies ages 0–18 months are invited to a drop-in Stay & Play session designed for early socialization and connection. The program offers a safe space for babies to interact with and for caregivers to meet and chat with others in the community. 

Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 

Time: 12PM – 1:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Albany Library - 1247 Marin Ave., Albany 

Link: Click here for more information.

Come join 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: 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 for more information. 

Come visit Curbie at Hayward Plunge. 

Curbie, Hayward Public Library’s mobile outreach library, will visit Hayward Plunge to provide books and services for all ages, with a focus on children ages 6–12. This initiative aims to improve equitable access to library resources by overcoming barriers related to location, transportation, and historical marginalization. 

Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 

Time:10AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Hayward Plunge - 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward 

Link: Click for more information. 

Come to Cesar Chavez Branch for Storytime and Free Play.  

The Cesar Chavez Branch hosts a story time session with songs, movement, and stories followed by an hour of free play . This program is designed for children ages 18 months to 4 years old. 

Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 

Time: 10:30AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: César E. Chávez Branch - 3301 East 12th St, Suite 271.,Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Come to the 81 St. Branch in Oakland for Hands – on STEM. 

The mobile engineering lab brings engaging, hands-on STEM activities directly to PreK–5th grade students. It offers interactive learning experiences that spark curiosity and foster foundational skills in science, technology, engineering, and math. 

Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 

Time: 12PM - 2PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 81st Branch – 1021 81st Ave., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

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.  

Join Roots Community Health with Tandem for a parent workshop.

Every second Wednesday, parents are invited to join the virtual “Tandem Time” sessions. These events are designed to spark a lifelong love of reading and learning while nurturing children’s imagination. 

Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Time: 2:30PM – 3:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Zoom, Click here to join. 

Individuals experiencing food insecurity can visit the East Oakland Collective’s 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 and Thursday

Time: 11AM - 1PM 

Cost: Free 

Join The City of Fremont for their free Summer Concert Series. 

The Central Park Summer Concert Series, set against the scenic Lake Elizabeth, features free live music during Summer 2025. This event is held at the Central Park Performance Pavilion; attendees are encouraged to arrive early for parking, and BBQs are only allowed in designated areas. 

Date: Thursdays until July 31.

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Central Park Performance Pavillion next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Town Nights is Back and will be hosted this Thursday at MLK Elementary. 

Town Nights brings families together in public spaces across Oakland with fun activities for all ages. Kids can enjoy jumpers, games, and crafts, while everyone can enjoy free food and live performances from local talent—all in a safe, welcoming environment that helps build a stronger community. 

Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025 

Time: 2PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School - 960 10th St., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Enjoy Live Music, Local Bites, and Beverages at Dublin’s Summer Concert Series Every Thursday Evening! 

The annual Summer Concert Series takes place during the Dublin Farmers' Market. Attendees can enjoy live music—including a special performanceby Ragdolls, a tribute to Aerosmith—along with food from local vendors and beer and wine served by the Dublin Rotary Club. 

Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025 

Time: 6PM - 8PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 4201 Central Pkwy., Dublin 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Come to Albany Branch for Hands-On Fun with LEGO, Duplo, and More! 

Participants are invited to drop in and explore their creativity using a variety of building materials. With supplies like LEGO, Duplo, and Straw Connectors provided, all that's needed is imagination. 

Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025 

Time: 1PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Albany Library - 1247 Marin Ave., Albany 

Link: Click here for more information. 

You’re invited to West Oakland Library to a petting zoo. 

Families can enjoy a fun and memorable experience visiting the Little Explorers Petting Zoo. This popular event features cute and cuddly animals that delight visitors of all ages. 

Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025 

Time: 2:30PM – 4:15PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: West Oakland Library - 1801 Adeline St., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

San Lorenzo Library is hosting a series of art classes for all ages. 

Learn how to fold and assemble paper pieces to create pop-out elements in a handmade book. Personalize your project with sketches, patterned paper, or prints, and feel free to bring your own materials. 

Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025 

Time: 3PM – 4PM 

Cost: Free 

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

Link: Click for more information. 

Hayward - Free Diaper Kit Giveaway 

Monthly Diaper distribution for low-income Hayward. 

Free diaper kits are distributed monthly to low-income families in Hayward, with one kit provided per child. Each kit includes 80–100 diapers (sizes 2–6) and 200 wipes, available while supplies last. 

Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025 

Come join 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: 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 for more information. 

Explore the Mobile Library: Get a Free Card and Borrow Books on the Go! 

The mobile library offers a wide collection of books and resources for the community to explore. Visitors can obtain a free library card and borrow materials directly from the mobile library. 

Date: Friday, July 10, 2025 

Time: 10:30AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Newark library - 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Buzz into Fun: Learn About Bees with Uncle Jer’s Traveling Bee Show and Join Summer Learning at Livermore Library! 

Uncle Jer’s Traveling Bee Show offers an interactive experience of bees and honey at Rincon Library’s patio. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to join the Summer Learning program, where participants can track reading and activities for prizes and receive a free book upon signing up. 

Date: Friday, July 10, 2025 

Time: 10:15AM – 11:15AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Rincon Library - 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Come to the Martin Luther King Branch in Oakland for Hands – on STEM. 

The mobile engineering lab brings engaging, hands-on STEM activities directly to PreK–5th grade students. It offers interactive learning experiences that spark curiosity and foster foundational skills in science, technology, engineering, and math. 

Date: Friday, July 10, 2025 

Time: 12PM - 2PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Martin Luther King Branch - 6833 International Blvd., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Friday Nights at OMCA Offer Live Music, Food Trucks, and Family Fun in Oakland. 

Friday Nights at OMCA bring the Oakland community together with free live music, and family-friendly activities. Guests can enjoy food from Off the Grid trucks, drinks, lawn games, and a lively atmosphere in the OMCA Garden.  

Date: Friday Nights 

Time: 5PM - 9PM 

Cost: Free 

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

Link: Click here for more information.