Come to the Livermore Library to see Lee Waterman and Jazz Caliente Bring Afro-Cuban and Brazilian Jazz to Life. 

Lee Waterman and Jazz Caliente will perform at this week’s Jazz in July at Livermore’s Civic Center Library! Enjoy lively Afro-Cuban and Brazilian jazz featuring original songs and classics by legends like Miles Davis and Tito Puente 

Date: Sunday July 12, 2025 

Time: 2PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

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

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. 

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 the Wilma Chan Family Resource Center for a story and play time. 

The Wilma Chan Family Resource Center is offering a special Storytime series over the summer. Each session includes engaging stories followed by interactive Stay and Play activities for children and families. 

Date: Monday, July 14,2025 

Time:11:15AM – 12:15PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Wilma Chan Family Resource Center - 20450 Royal Ave., Hayward 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Banana’s is hosting a 2-part Co –Parenting Series. 

Parents are invited to join a supportive program designed to help navigate co-parenting after a divorce or breakup. Led by Gaylon Logan Jr., this interactive and culturally responsive workshop offers practical tools to build positive co-parenting relationships and create stability for children. 

Date: Monday, July 14, 2025 & Monday, July 21, 2025

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Click here to register. 

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 

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.

Bring the family to the Castro Valley Library for a movie day! 

The Castro Valley Library is hosting a family-friendly screening of Moana 2, a PG-rated film. In this sequel, Moana reunites with Maui and sets sail with a new crew on a daring journey to uncharted waters after a mysterious call from her ancestors. 

Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025   

Time: 1PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Castro Valley Library - 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley  

Link: Click here for more information. 

Builders of all ages are invited to drop in and get creative with LEGO® during this hands-on maker time at Centreville Library in Fremont. 

Everyone is welcome to drop in and explore their creativity by building unique LEGO® designs during this in-person maker time. A LEGO® Duplo set will be available for younger children, and adults are asked to supervise kids under 9. 

Date: Tuesdays 

Time: 3PM – 4:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Centerville Library - 3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont 

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. 

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.  

Jungle James brings amazing reptiles to the Castro Valley Library for a fun and educational wildlife adventure. 

Jungle James visits the library with incredible reptiles from around the world to spark imagination and curiosity. Children and families will learn fun facts about each animal’s habitat, behavior, and unique traits in this engaging live presentation. 

Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025  

Time:1PM - 2PM 

Cost: Free 

Location:Castro Valley Library - 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Families are invited to meet amazing reptiles from Coyote Hills Regional Park and learn fun facts about their world. 

Families are invited to drop in at the Fremont Library to meet cool reptile ambassadors from Coyote Hills Regional Park. Guests will learn interesting facts about reptile habitats, behavior, and conservation in this fun and educational program. 

Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025   

Time: 2PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

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

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Centerville Library invites families to watch the exciting movie Paddington in Peru together. 

The Centerville Library is hosting a family-friendly movie screening of Paddington in Peru (2024), rated PG. The film follows Paddington and the Brown family on an exciting adventure through the Amazon rainforest and mountains of Peru. 

Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025   

Time: 2PM - 4PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Centerville Library - 3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Come to the Albany Library where little artists can enjoy fun and messy activities. 

Little ones can explore a variety of sensory-rich, open-ended art activities designed just for them. This program is best for children under 3, and participants should come dressed to get messy. 

Date: Wednesdays 

Time: 12:30PM – 1:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 1247 Marin Ave., Albany   

Link: Click here for more information. 

Families are invited to meet amazing reptiles from Coyote Hills Regional Park and learn fun facts about their world. 

Families are invited to drop in at the Fremont Library to meet cool reptile ambassadors from Coyote Hills Regional Park. Guests will learn interesting facts about reptile habitats, behavior, and conservation in this fun and educational program. 

Date: Wednesday July 16, 2025 & Wednesday August 6, 2025

Time:  2PM - 3PM 

Cost:  Free 

Location: 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

You are invited to the Union City Library to play with LEGOs and building blocks.  

The Union City library offers drop-in makers time where participants can use LEGO® and building blocks to create their own designs, with a chance for selected creations to be displayed for two weeks. All ages are welcome, with LEGO® Duplo sets available for younger children, and supervision is required for those under 9. 

Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 & Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: The Union City Library- 34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City   

Link: Click here for more information. 

Join Banana’s for a Virtual Playgroup open to all Bay Area Residents. 

Bay Area families with children ages 0–5 are invited to join a virtual program filled with music, movement, crafts, story time, and more. The program also features virtual discovery activities and special guests for a fun and engaging experience. 

Date: Wednesdays 

Time:11:30AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Click here to register. 

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. 

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Families are invited to sing, dance, and enjoy stories with The Story Time Band during their fun-filled summer park tour! 

The Story Time Band’s annual summer tour brings live music, movement, and read-aloud stories to Berkeley parks. These free events are designed for children ages 2–7 and their caregivers to enjoy together. 

Date: Thursdays July 17, 2025, & Thursday, July 24, 2025 

Time: 10:30AM – 11:30AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Cedar Rose Park – 1300 Rose St., Berkeley  Strawberry Creek Park - 1260 Allston Way, Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Celebrate Summer evenings in Downtown Hayward every 3rd Thursday of the month. 

The Downtown Hayward Street Party returns this July, offering an evening of live music, tasty food, local shopping, and community fun. This year features the new Kids Biz Marketplace by the Junior Hayward Chamber of Commerce and an expanded Kids Zone with activities for all ages. 

Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 

Time: 5PM - 9PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Downtown Hayward - B Street and Main St., Hayward 

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. 

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. 

Bananas invites parents to a helpful workshop on choosing the right childcare for their infant, toddler, or preschooler. 

This workshop helps parents understand different types of childcares, including family childcare and childcare centers, to find the best fit for their families. It also covers how to screen and interview potential providers to make informed decisions. 

Date: Friday, July 18, 2025   

Time: 10:30AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Click here to register.  

Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered- playgroup. 

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities. This community-based playgroup is open to Oakland residents and offers access to local resources for families. 

Date: Monday, Wednesday- Friday 

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM – 12PM Fridays- 9:30AM -11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown - 555 19th St., Oakland 

         Lotus Bloom Room to Bloom - 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information.