| Tuesday 06/17/2025 |
Castro Valley – Movie Day: Mufasa
Watch a movie at the Castro Valley Library. Join in for a family friendly movie at the library! We'll be watching Disney's Mufasa. This movie is rated PG. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Time: 1PM – 2PM Location: Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley Cost: Free |
| Tuesday 06/17/2025 |
Dublin – Wildmind Science: Wild Neighbors
Join the library for a Puzzle Party to enjoy a relaxing and fun time with some puzzle joy! Wildmind Science presents: Wild Neighbors! "Discover our amazing animal neighbors who live throughout the hills and valleys of our state. From the elusive red fox to the remarkable peregrine falcon, these wonderful animals are some of nature’s best." This program is best suited for children ages 5+. Space is limited to the first 90 people in line the day of the performance. Free tickets will be handed out in front of the library 15 minutes prior to the program's start time. All members of your party must be in line to receive a ticket. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Time: 10:30AM – 11:15AM Location: Dublin Library-Virginia Bennett Room, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin Cost: Free |
| Wednesday 06/18/2025 |
Virtual – Virtual Playgroup
Register for BANANAS’ Virtual Playgroup. Come and join BANANAS virtually for movement and music, crafts, story time, virtual discovery, special guests and more! Open to all Bay Area residents, for children 0-5 years and caregivers. Date: Every Wednesday Time: 11:30AM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Wednesday 06/18/2025 |
Fremont – Family Pride Storytime & Parade
Celebrate Pride at the Fremont Library. Celebrate Pride month as a family at the Fremont Main Library! The program will include 3 fun activities including a craft, storytime and the Family Pride Parade. Families are encouraged to dress up for the program. Start times are approximate. Space is limited. Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be distributed at the ticket line located outside the library 15 minutes before the program starts. Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Time: 11:15AM – 12:15PM Location: Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Cost: Free |
| Wednesday 06/18/2025 |
Castro Valley – Visual Magic of Michael Nguyen
Check out a magic show at the Castro Valley Library. Step into a world of wonder with the award-winning magician, Michael Nguyen. Join us for an unforgettable magic show perfect for families and children of all ages. No registration required. Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Time: 1PM – 1:45PM Location: Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley Cost: Free |
| Wednesday 06/18/2025 |
Berkeley – Cat Cafe
Hang out with cats with Berkeley Public Library. Meet adoptable cats and browse information on pet care in the Community Meeting Room. These cats are in need of forever homes, but adoption is not necessary to visit. All are welcome; children, please bring a grown up. Registration is open for 20 minute appointments at the Cat Cafe. Please call 510-981-6260 to sign up! Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Time: 2PM – 4PM Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, 1901 Russell St., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Wednesday 06/18/2025 |
Livermore – Campfire Sing-Along & Fort Building
Stop by Livermore’s Civic Center Library for pretend play. Sing songs around a pretend campfire, then build a reading fort in the library. Bring your own blanket. Free event for children and their families. Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Time: 6:30PM – 7:30PM Location: Civic Center Library-Storytime Room, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Thursday 06/19/2025 |
Berkeley – Juneteenth Library Party
Stop by Berkeley’s West Branch for a celebration of freedom. Join West Branch as we celebrate freedom, family style! There'll be food, music, games, storytelling, creative activities & much more. Hella Artsy and our live DJ will keep things fun while we enjoy good company and treats. Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025 Time: 2PM - 4PM Location: West Branch-West Branch Meeting Room, 1125 University Ave., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Thursday 06/19/2025 |
Livermore - Malinky Music
Get groovy at Livermore’s Springtown Library. Sing and dance at this interactive musical program for kids. Bilingual in English and Spanish! Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025 Time: 10:30AM – 11AM Location: Springtown Library-Patio, 998 Bluebell Dr., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Friday 06/20/2025 |
Fremont – Kiddo’s Chu Chu Train Rides
Visit Fremont Hub for free train rides. The Kiddo’s Chu Chu Train Rides are back at Fremont Hub this summer every Friday. Families are invited to hang out in the plaza near Five Below. Date: Every Friday Time: 12:30PM – 2:30PM Location: Fremont Hub, 39281 Fremont Hub, Fremont Cost: Free |
| Friday 06/20/2025 |
Oakland - Friday Nights at OMCA
Bring the family to Friday Nights at OMCA. This Friday, OMCA will be celebrating Juneteenth with performances by local artists, a live DJ, dancing, games, and a variety of family-friendly activities. Date: Friday, June 20, 2025 Time: 5PM - 9PM Location: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland Cost: Free Link : Click here for more information Share: |
| Friday 06/20/2025 |
Hayward - Visit with Wildlife
Join Sulphur Creek Nature Center for a day of learning about wildlife! Looking for a fun and educational outdoor adventure? Head over to Sulphur Creek Nature Center, where you can get up close to ducks, chickens, rabbits, foxes, coyotes, hawks, owls, eagles, and more! Each animal enclosure features informative signs so you can learn about the species as you explore. Date: Friday, June 20, 2025 Time:12PM – 4PM Location: Sulphur Creek Nature Center, 1801 D St., Hayward Cost: Free Link: Click for more information. Share: |
| Saturday 06/21/2025 |
Dublin – Family Movie: Trolls
Watch a movie at Dublin Library. Join the library for a family friendly movie. Bring a blanket to get cozy on the floor to watch Trolls. Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM Location: Dublin Library-Virginia Bennett Room, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin Cost: Free |
| Saturday 06/21/2025 |
Fremont – Fremont Pride Fair 2025
Celebrate Pride at the Fremont Library. The celebration includes a live DJ, a selfie booth, Drag King Storytime, LGBTQ+ organizations, community resources and much more! Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Time: 10AM – 2PM Location: Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Cost: Free |
| Saturday 06/21/2025 |
Albany - Puppet Art Theatre: Jack and the Beanstalk
Check out a puppet show at Albany Library. Puppet Art Theater Co. Presents: Jack and the Beanstalk! Jack has traded his cow for magic wishing beans much to his mother’s dismay. In frustration, Jack’s mom tosses the beans out the window where they grow into a huge beanstalk. Up the beanstalk goes Jack and the adventure begins! Will Jack defeat the Giant? Will he take home the golden egg laying chicken? Find out in Jack and the Beanstalk. Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Time: 11AM – 12PM Location: Albany Library-Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany Cost: Free |
| Saturday 06/21/2025 |
Newark - Puppet Art Theatre: Three Billy Goats Gruff
Check out a puppet show at Newark Library. This special performance is presented by Puppet Art Theater. First up is a classic race. Who will be faster: Tortoise or Hare? After the race, the Grumpy Old Troll wakes up, and the Three Billy Goats need to find a way to outwit him so they can get to the green grass on the other side of the bridge. Will they make it? Join us to find out! Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Time: 2PM – 3PM Location: Newark Library, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark Cost: Free |
| Saturday 06/21/2025 |
Berkeley – Family Pride Fest
Stop by North Branch for a Pride Fest. Join in for Family Pride Fest at the North Branch on Saturday, June 21 from 2pm to 4pm. There will be lawn games, music & bubbles, crafts, a Drag Storytime, and frozen treats for the whole family. Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Time: 2PM - 4PM Location: North Branch, 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Saturday 06/21/2025 |
San Leandro – Summer Library Program Marina Park Event
Celebrate summer with San Leandro Library. San Leandro's Summer Library Program is coming to Marina Park! Grab a game board and play along, there will be activities for all ages! Roo Roo is bringing books and bubbles to the lower play structure at Marina Park. Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Time: 2PM – 3:30PM Location: Marina Park, 14001 Monarch Bay Dr., San Leandro Cost: Free |
| Sunday 06/22/2025 |
Livermore - Snake Talk
Learn all about snakes at Del Valle Regional Park. Meet our animal ambassador Julius Squeezer, the gopher snake! Learn about the important role snakes play in the ecosystem with an up-close look at Julius in the Park. Date: Every Sunday Time: 11AM - 11:30AM Location: Del Valle Regional Park-Visitor Center, 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore Cost: Free, $10 parking fee may apply Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Monday 06/23/2025 |
Dublin – Family Movie: Big Hero 6
Watch a movie at Dublin Library. Join the library for a family friendly movie. Bring a blanket to get cozy on the floor to watch Disney’s Big Hero 6. Date: Monday, June 23, 2025 Time: 2PM – 4PM Location: Dublin Library-Virginia Bennett Room, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin Cost: Free |
| Monday 06/23/2025 |
San Leandro – Family Movie Matinees
Enjoy a series of movies at San Leandro Library. Free family movie in the Main Library's Lecture Hall, with movie-theater seating! Show starts at 1:00pm, doors open at 12:55pm. Children under 10 must be supervised by a caregiver while attending events at the Library.
Date: Every Monday Time: 1PM – 2:30PM Location: San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro Cost: Free |
| Monday 06/23/2025 |
Albany - Color-Changing Chameleons
Visit Albany Library for craft time. Come get crafty with us at the Albany Library! This week we will be making color-changing chameleons. Date: Monday, June 23, 2025 Time: 1PM - 2:30PM Location: Albany Library-Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Tuesday 06/24/2025 |
Dublin – Unique Derique Show
Check out a special show at Dublin Library. Bay Area’s Clown Prince of Fools, Unique Derique performs his 45-minute circus-inspired show, mixing classic physical comedy, juggling, balancing objects and playing his body like a drum called Hambone. Space is limited to the first 90 people in line the day of the program. All members of your party must be in line to receive a ticket. Free tickets will be handed out in front of the library 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Time: 3PM – 3:45PM Location: Dublin Library-Virginia Bennett Room, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin Cost: Free |
| Wednesday 06/25/2025 |
Virtual – Virtual Playgroup
Register for BANANAS’ Virtual Playgroup. Come and join BANANAS virtually for movement and music, crafts, story time, virtual discovery, special guests and more! Open to all Bay Area residents, for children 0-5 years and caregivers. Date: Every Wednesday Time: 11:30AM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
| Wednesday 06/25/2025 |
Livermore – Wildlife Science with Bay Area Wild
Learn all about the wildlife at Livermore Public Library. Gain insight into the beautiful and fascinating types of Bay Area wildlife that live in the fields and forests nearby. Learn about wildlife science and the environment while viewing rescued wild animals. Meet a Grey Fox, Kingsnake, Red-Tailed Hawk, and Skunk. For all ages. Bring a blanket to sit on the lawn at Civic Center Library. Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Time: 10:15AM – 11:15AM Location: Civic Center Library-lawn, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Wednesday 06/25/2025 |
San Leandro – Family Fun Night: Dream Top Adventure Show
Stop by for a fun family night at San Leandro Library. Enjoy Dream Top's "Super You" Adventure Show, an interactive circus comedy for kids of all ages. Super You takes audiences on a vivid theatrical adventure featuring ventriloquism, magic tricks and juggling. All ages welcome at this Family Fun Night. Doors open at 6:20pm and will close if we reach posted room capacity. Arrive early for floor seating. Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Time: 6:30PM – 7PM Location: San Leandro Main Library-Karp Room, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro Cost: Free |
| Wednesday 06/25/2025 |
Albany - Magic Show with Mike Della Penna
Check out a magic show at the Albany Library. He's silly, he's funny and he'll make you go WOW! Mike Della Penna creates wonder and laughter with family magic performances that are equal parts playful and astonishing. Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Time: 6:30PM - 7:15PM Location: Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Thursday 06/26/2025 |
Albany – Little Dance Party
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 |
| Friday 06/27/2025 |
Alameda – Starlight Movies in the Park: Despicable Me 4
Enjoy a movie night with Alameda Recreation Park Dept. This fun-filled event will start at 6:30 p.m. with pre-show festivities including games and crafts for kids. The featured movie, "Despicable Me 4" (Rated PG) will start between 8:15 pm to 8:45 pm, depending on darkness. Snacks and food are available for purchase and proceeds support the Teen Program. Bring your lawn chairs & blankets and enjoy! Date: Friday, June 27, 2025 Time: 6:30PM – 10PM Location: Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field, 1101 West Redline Ave., Alameda Cost: Free |
| Friday 06/27/2025 |
Berkeley – Movies in the Park: The Wild Robot
The Recreation Division is hosting free outdoor movies in parks of Berkeley. Bring blankets, sleeping bags, and/or low-back beach chairs with a maximum height of 9 inches off the ground, so the view of others is not blocked. A flashlight or headlamp makes walking out at the end of the night easier. Before the movie begins there will be a shoreline clean up starting at 6:30pm. Movie begins at 8:30pm. Date: Friday, June 27, 2025 Time: 8:40PM – 11PM Location: San Pablo Park, 2800 Park St., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Friday 06/27/2025 |
Fremont – Kiddo’s Chu Chu Train Rides
Visit Fremont Hub for free train rides. The Kiddo’s Chu Chu Train Rides are back at Fremont Hub this summer every Friday. Families are invited to hang out in the plaza near Five Below. Date: Every Friday Time: 12:30PM – 2:30PM Location: Fremont Hub, 39281 Fremont Hub, Fremont Cost: Free |
| Saturday 06/28/2025 |
Livermore – Storytime in Pleasure Island Park
Enjoy an outdoor storytime with Livermore Public Library. Bring a blanket and sit on the grass for a special outdoor Music and Movement class. Discover new neighborhood parks throughout Livermore! Weather permitting. Storytime will be moved to the Civic Center Library if it is raining or if the air quality is unhealthy. Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Time: 10:15AM - 11AM Location: Pleasure Island Park, 280 Pearl Dr., Livermore Cost: Free |
| Saturday 06/28/2025 |
San Leandro – Drag Queen Lotería
Join San Leandro Library for a Drag Queen Lotería. The whole family is invited to play lotería (like BINGO, but with pictures!), facilitated by an incredible trio of drag performers! Snacks, door prizes, a photobooth, and fun for the whole family! Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Time: 1PM – 3PM Location: San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro Cost: Free |
| Saturday 06/28/2025 |
Fremont - Pop & Go Puppets: Rumplestuntsikn
Check out a puppet show at the Fremont Library. This puppet show is out of control! Children and families are invited to join the library for a wildly hilarious and fun puppet show. Both showtimes are the same performance. Space is limited. Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be distributed at the ticket line located outside the library 15 minutes before the program starts. Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Time: 1:30PM - 2:30 & 3PM - 4PM Location: Fremont Library-Fukaya Room A&B, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Sunday 06/29/2025 |
Livermore - Snake Talk
Learn all about snakes at Del Valle Regional Park. Meet our animal ambassador Julius Squeezer, the gopher snake! Learn about the important role snakes play in the ecosystem with an up-close look at Julius in the Park. Date: Every Sunday Time: 11AM - 11:30AM Location: Del Valle Regional Park-Visitor Center, 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore Cost: Free, $10 parking fee may apply Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Monday 06/30/2025 |
Dublin – Sensory-Friendly Movie: Zootopia
Check out a movie at Dublin Library. Sensory-friendly movies will be shown on Monday, June 30 and July 28. These movies will have the lights on, lower sound volume, and talking/walking around during the movie is allowed. Room will open 5 minutes prior to the movie start time. Room capacity is 90 persons. Date: Monday, June 30, 2025 Time: 2PM – 3PM Location: Dublin Library-Virginia Bennett Room, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin Cost: Free |
| Monday 06/30/2025 |
Berkeley – NorCal Bats
Meet local bats at Berkeley’s THPS Library. Learn about bats from Northern California, how they help our environment, and get to see live bats in action! Date: Monday, June 30, 2025 Time: 11AM – 12PM Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, 1901 Russell St., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Monday 06/30/2025 |
San Leandro – Family Movie Matinees
Enjoy a series of movies at San Leandro Library. Free family movie in the Main Library's Lecture Hall, with movie-theater seating! Show starts at 1:00pm, doors open at 12:55pm. Children under 10 must be supervised by a caregiver while attending events at the Library.
Date: Every Monday Time: 1PM – 2:30PM Location: San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro Cost: Free |
