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. 

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 11, 2025 

Time: 10:15AM – 11:15AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Rincon Library - 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore 

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. 

Monthly Open-Ended Art Projects for All Ages – Materials, Snacks, and Bilingual Instruction Provided! 

The program offers monthly open-ended art projects for people of all ages, providing all materials, snacks, and refreshments. Instruction is available in both English and Spanish, and no registration is required to participate. 

Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025 

Time:10:30AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Cherryland - 278 Hampton Road., Hayward 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Join Grandmaster Sid Rayford for practical self-defense sessions for all age groups! 

Grandmaster Sid Rayford offers practical self-defense sessions tailored to different age groups. Participants will learn essential techniques to stay safe and build confidence. 

Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025 

Time: Multiple time frames 

Cost: Free 

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

Link: Click here for more information. 

Join City of Hayward for the Summer Concert Series. 

Enjoy free Sunday concerts this summer. Bring lawn chairs and picnics to enjoy a patriotic and jazz-filled lineup, including pieces like America the Beautiful, The Music Man, and Sinatra in Concert. 

Date: Sundays until July 27, 2025

Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Hayward Memorial Park 24241 Mission Blvd., 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. 

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. 

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 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Come to the Dublin Library for a Saturday Movie! 

Families are invited to enjoy a cozy screening of The Rescuers. Bring a blanket and settle in on the floor to watch as two brave mice set out to rescue a kidnapped girl from treasure hunters. 

Date:Saturday, July 19, 2025 

Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Dublin Library - 200 Civic Plaza., Dublin 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Come to Oakland’s Jack London Square for a Free Movie Flick, 

Jack London Square invites the community to a free outdoor movie night on the Marina Lawn near Heinold's. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and takeout from local restaurants; no seat reservations are required. 

Date: Saturday  

Time: 8:30PM – 10:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Oakland’s Jack London Sqaure- 70 Washington Street., Oakland 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Livermore- Jazz in July 

Celebrate Summer with Free Jazz in July Concerts at the Civic Center Library! 

Jazz in July, a beloved Livermore tradition, returns with free Sunday concerts at 2 p.m. at the Civic Center Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Livermore Public Library, these events require no reservations, but early arrival is recommended due to limited seating and parking. 

Date:Sundays  

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. 

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. 

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 

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.  

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. 

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 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Join City of Hayward for the Summer Concert Series. 

Enjoy free Sunday concerts this summer. Bring lawn chairs and picnics to enjoy a patriotic and jazz-filled lineup, including pieces like America the Beautiful, The Music Man, and Sinatra in Concert. 

Date: Sundays until July 27, 2025

Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Hayward Memorial Park 24241 Mission Blvd., 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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 

Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 

Time: 3PM – 4PM 

Cost: Free 

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

Link: Click 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. 

Come to Oakland’s Jack London Square for a Free Movie Flick, 

Jack London Square invites the community to a free outdoor movie night on the Marina Lawn near Heinold's. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and takeout from local restaurants; no seat reservations are required. 

Date: Saturday  

Time: 8:30PM – 10:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Oakland’s Jack London Sqaure- 70 Washington Street., Oakland 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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: Wednesdays

Time: 2:30PM – 3:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Click here to register

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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