The Albany Library offers families a hands-on music storytime. 

Families are invited to a music session using basic percussion instruments. Instruments will be provided for babies and toddlers. 

Date: Every 2nd & 4th Sunday 

Time: 1:30PM - 2:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Civic Center Library presents the Light of the West art exhibition. 

Families and community members can view artwork that explores themes of discovery, resilience, mystery, and illumination, reflecting innovation across the American West. 

Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 

Time: 12PM - 6PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Civic Center Library Gallery, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Del Valle Regional Park is hosting a cultural history program in honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. 

Families can observe a cast iron cooking demonstration and try hands-on activities such as basic sewing, embroidery, roping, and butter making that highlight historical ranching skills. Adult participation is required. 

Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 

Time: 12:30PM - 3:30PM 

Cost: Free. $5 parking.

Location: Del Valle Regional Park - Visitor Center, 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Albany Branch is hosting a hands-on fun event  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: Every Monday

Time: 3:30PM - 5PM

Cost: Free 

Location: Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany 

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 and access to local resources.

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 

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

Link: Click here for more information. 

Enjoy free weekday meals provided by Open Heart Kitchen in Livermore. 

Open Heart Kitchen offers freshly prepared lunches for anyone in need, served Monday through Friday. No reservations are required.

Date: Monday - Friday 

Time: 12PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Open Heart Kitchen, 450 N Livermore Ave., Livermore

Link: Click here for more information. 

Pick up free groceries and pantry staples from McGee Avenue Baptist Church in Berkeley. 

The community pantry provides food distribution three days a week and welcomes all community members. Please bring your own bags. 

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 

Time: 12PM - 1PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: McGee Avenue Baptist Church, 1640 Stuart St., Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Oakland Public Library is offering families a weekly LEGO building program at the Elmhurst Branch. 

Families are invited to build creative LEGO designs together during an open building session led by library staff. Selected creations may be displayed at the branch for community viewing. 

Date: Every Monday

Time: 3PM - 5PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Ave., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

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. 

 Join Alameda County Library for a bilingual Storytime and play session.

Families with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to participate in a bilingual story time followed by a structured stay-and-play activity that supports early literacy and social development. The program requires registration and offers accessibility accommodations upon request with advance notice. 

Date: Monday, March 9, 2026 

Time: 11:15AM - 12:15PM 

Cost: Free 

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

Link: Click here to register.  

The Oakland Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development Department is offering a free, year-long playgroup. 

Community Adventure Pre-K Playgroups is a free program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5, featuring arts and crafts, outdoor play, snacks, quarterly field trips, and other activities. 

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday 

Time: 9:30AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Willie Keyes Rec Center, 3131 Union St., Oakland

Carmen Flores Rec Center,1637 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland  

Link: Click here to register. 

Free groceries are available every Tuesday and Thursday at St. Vincent de Paul Mission San Jose. 

This walk-in food distribution offers bags of fresh produce and pantry items to those in need. No registration is required. 

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday 

Time: 1PM - 2PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 43148 Mission San Jose Dr., Fremont 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Oakland Public Library invites fathers and paternal figures to a Father Circle.

Date: Every Tuesday 

Time: 6PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 81st Avenue Branch Library, 1021 81st Ave., Oakland 

Link: Click here to register. 

Join City of San Leandro for a cultural performance at the San Leandro Main Library. 

The event features traditional Irish dance performed by students from the Rohan Murphy Irish Dance Academy along with a brief overview of Irish dance history and an interactive lesson. The program welcomes all ages and highlights Irish cultural heritage through live performance. 

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 

Time: 6PM - 7PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro 

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: Monday - Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

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. 

Pick up free groceries and pantry staples from McGee Avenue Baptist Church in Berkeley. 

The community pantry provides food distribution three days a week and welcomes all community members. Please bring your own bags. 

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 

Time: 12PM - 1PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: McGee Avenue Baptist Church, 1640 Stuart St., Berkeley 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland Trybe is inviting families to a weekly playgroup at San Antonio Park. 

Caregivers and children ages 0-5 are invited to discover, learn, and play together in a fun, social environment. Walk-ins are welcome. 

Date: Every Wednesday 

Time: 10:30AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Antonio Park - Tennis Courts, 1701 E. 19th St., Oakland  

Link: Click here for more information.   

The San Lorenzo Library is offering families a drop-in early learning play program. 

Families with children ages 0-5 can play with toys and activities that support early learning and social interaction. Caregivers and children can engage, play and build community. 

Date: Every Wednesday 

Time: 2PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

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

Link: Click here for more information. 

Monthly Diaper distribution for low-income families in 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 2–7) and 200 wipes, available while supplies last. 

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026

Eden Youth Center Hayward Hot Meal Giveaway. 

Eden Youth and 5 Sikh Seva invites anyone in need to come and receive free hot meals and grocery supplies, offered with dignity and compassion. Their community-driven service is open to all - no applications, no restrictions. 

Date: Every Thursday 

Time: 2PM - 4PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Eden Youth, 680 W. Tennyson Rd., Hayward 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Oakland Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development Department is offering a free, year-long playgroup. 

Community Adventure Pre-K Playgroups is a free program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5, featuring arts and crafts, outdoor play, snacks, quarterly field trips, and other activities. 

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday 

Time: 9:30AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Willie Keyes Rec Center, 3131 Union St., Oakland

Carmen Flores Rec Center,1637 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland  

Link: Click here to register. 

Join the San Leandro Library for a morning filled with learning and play. 

Caregivers and children ages 0 - 5 are invited to a morning of play and early learning. Participants can enjoy snacks, meet community resource providers, and take-home free giveaways while connecting with other families. 

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 

Time: 10AM - 11:30AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro 

Link: Click here for more information.

Free groceries are available every Tuesday and Thursday at St. Vincent de Paul Mission San Jose. 

This walk-in food distribution offers bags of fresh produce and pantry items to those in need. No registration is required. 

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday 

Time: 1PM - 2PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 43148 Mission San Jose Dr., 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 and access to local resources.

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 

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

Link: Click here for more information. 

Oakland Trybe is inviting families with young children to a morning of fun and community at Clinton Park. 

Families with kids ages 0–5 can enjoy a variety of activities including circle time, arts and crafts, music, and dancing. The program provides healthy snacks and offers tons of fun for both parents and their little ones. 

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 10AM - 11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Clinton Park, 655 International Blvd., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

4Cs of Alameda County is hosting a series of playgroups for Hayward caregivers and young children. 

Children ages 3 - 5 and their caregivers will engage in a morning of activities, story time, and movement at this weekly event. This playgroup is specifically designed for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and family friends who provide care for young children. 

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 10AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: 4Cs of Alameda County, 22351 City Center Dr., Hayward 

Link: Click here to register.   

Roots Community Health is inviting families to a biweekly pop-up market. 

Families can access healthy groceries, resources, and community support at this outdoor event held in the Sobrante Park Lot. Guests are encouraged to RSVP for faster access to available items.  

Date: Every 2nd & 4th Friday 

Time: 2PM - 4PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Sobrante Park Lot, 105th Ave. & Edes Ave., Oakland  

Link: Click here to register.