BANANAS presenta,

Ven y únete virtualmente para música y movimiento, arte y manualidades, cuentos, descubrimiento virtual, invitados especiales y más! Abierto a todos los residentes de la área de la bahía, para niños de 0-5 años y sus cuidadores.

Fecha: Los Miércoles

Hora: 10:30AM – 11:15AM

Lugar: Virtual

Costo: Gratis

Enlace: Haga clic aquí para registrarse.

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

Link: Click here for more information.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

In this workshop parents discover keys to address the underlying issues of aggression and how to prevent future outbursts. You don’t have to live with hitting, pushing, biting or pulling hair. Join the workshop to learn how to help your child be more loving, compassionate, and playful.

Date: Thursday, May 01, 2025

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

4Cs of Alameda County will be giving away groceries.

A variety of canned and dry goods will be available for families in need. Registration required.

Date: Thursday, May 01, 2025

Time: 1PM – 3PM

Location: Hayward Office Garage, 22351 City Center Dr., Hayward

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Enjoy a sing-a-long sign language storytime.

Children, parents, and caregivers will have a blast laughing, signing, and singing with Teacher Bill, author of the book, Signs of a Happy Baby. Mr. Bill integrates American Sign Language (ASL) into his storytime. Seats are limited, and a ticket is required to attend this storytime. Tickets will be handed out outside 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.

Date: Friday, May 02, 2025

Time: 10:15AM – 11AM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

It’s yoga time at Livermore’s Rincon Library.

Join the library for a yoga practice filled with stories, songs, movement, and fun for little yogis.

Date: Every Friday

Time: 12PM

Location: Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in San Leandro.

The highly popular event will feature mariachi music and performances performed by the Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro. Children will also have the chance to make arts and crafts. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public.

Date: Friday, May 02, 2025

Time: 6PM – 8PM

Location: Marina Community Center, 15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Make art at Berkeley’s West Library.

Join the library every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. Kids and family welcome!

Date: Every Saturday

Time: 10:30AM – 12PM

Location: West Library-Community Room, 1125 University Ave., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Rialto Free Family Matinees.

Join Rialto Free Family Matinees, every month on Saturday & Sunday at 11AM. Tickets Available at Box Office Friday Before Screening.

Date: Saturday, May 03, 2025

Time: 10AM – 11:30AM

Location: Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, 2966 College Ave., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Celebrate May 4th at Castro Valley Library.

Join in the fun as the library celebrates Star Wars Day, May the 4th! Ready to travel to a galaxy, far, far away? Enjoy crafts and activities for padawans ages 5-12. Drop by anytime between 1-3 pm to join the fun. Costumes are encouraged!

Date: Sunday, May 04, 2025

Time: 1PM – 3PM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Rialto Free Family Matinees.

Join Rialto Free Family Matinees, every month on Saturday & Sunday at 11AM. Tickets Available at Box Office Friday Before Screening.

Date: Sunday, May 04, 2025

Time: 10AM – 11:30AM

Location: Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, 2966 College Ave., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

It's yoga time at Fremont Library.

Practicing Yoga helps kids to sleep better, improve emotional regulation, increase empathy, and improve mood and affect. This instructor led program will take the kids and their caregivers through gentle yoga poses. Recommended Ages: 2 - 5 years. Please dress appropriately and bring your own water, yoga mat or a towel. No prior experience required!

Date: Every other Monday

Time: 2PM – 3PM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Berkeley’s West Branch for a puppet show.

A puppet show telling the Mexican fable of Perez and Mondinga. Suitable for all ages. This Mexican fable tells the story of how a mouse named Perez and a cockroach named Mondinga settle down, hold a wonderful fiesta, and defeat the evil Cat who tries to ruin everything. Filled with lovable animal characters.

Date: Monday, May 05, 2025

Time: 11AM - 11:45AM

Location: North Branch-North Branch Meeting Room, 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Family paths offer parenting classes.

All types of parents-mothers, fathers, expecting parents, foster & kinship care providers, adoptive parents, LGBT parents, and others involved in parenting roles are invited to learn about positive parenting, child development, and more including self-care.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Contact: 800-829-3777

Link: Click here for more information.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Throughout your life, your experiences shape and mold your identity. In this workshop parents will learn the 8 soulful qualities that exist in a child. This session will include a self-assessment to measure these child-like qualities and practices to help you reconnect with your child-like self.

Date: Tuesday, May 06, 2025

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Join Berkeley’s West Branch for a fun craft.

Build your own pool noodle lightsaber and test your skills for official certification as either a Jedi or a Sith! Step into a galaxy far, far away and awaken the power of the Force! Make our own lightsabers out of pool noodles, learn the skills of lightsaber combat, and test your skills.

Date: Tuesday, May 06, 2025

Time: 4PM - 6PM

Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, 1901 Russell St., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

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: 10:30AM – 11:15AM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Drive-thru food pantry available to Cherryland, Ashland, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Castro Valley, and Union City families.

The food pantry is available to families in the listed cities above. Families can bring home a free bag of groceries.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 2PM – 4PM

Location: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward

Cost: Free

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: Every Monday and Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Make art at Berkeley Library.

Join the library every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. Kids and family welcome!

Date: Every Friday

Time: 3:30PM – 5PM

Location: Central Library-4th Floor, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Visit Fremont Library for a Mother’s Day storytime.

Join in for a special Mother's Day storytime event with our local author, Ms. Jun Hu!

Ms. Jun Hu will be sharing her latest books and leading fun craft activities for kids and families to enjoy together. Tickets are first-come, first-serve at the desk in the Children’s Area.

歡迎小朋友和家長一同參與母親節主題故事時間！華裔童書作家Ms. Jun Hu將用雙語分享她的最新書籍。讓我們一起聼故事、唱兒歌、做手工，共度歡樂時光！

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025

Time: 11AM – 12PM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Make art at Berkeley’s West Library.

Join the library every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. Kids and family welcome!

Date: Every Saturday

Time: 10:30AM – 12PM

Location: West Library-Community Room, 1125 University Ave., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Check out the Art Festival happening at Jack London Square.

Visit Jack London Sq for a free Art Festival event on Saturday, May 10th, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. located on Restaurant Row near Seabreeze. This event will include chalk artists, interactive art, DJ, kids chalk zone and live painting.

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025

Time: 1PM – 4PM

Location: Jack London Square, 70 Washington St., Oakland

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Enjoy a storytime in Arabic at Newark Library.

Join the fun in this special storytime. The program is in Arabic but all are welcome.

Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025

Time: 2PM – 3PM

Location: Newark Library-Curiosity Shop, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Build your child’s communication skills at Fremont Library.

“Storytime with AAC” aims to support families/caregivers of emergent communicators by demonstrating language using AAC Systems, helping children develop a love for reading and building language through shared interaction and connection. This program is conducted by graduate students in the "LISTEN with AAC" training program at Cal State East Bay.

Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025

Time: 10:30AM – 11:30AM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

It's yoga time at Fremont Library.

Practicing Yoga helps kids to sleep better, improve emotional regulation, increase empathy, and improve mood and affect. This instructor led program will take the kids and their caregivers through gentle yoga poses. Recommended Ages: 2 - 5 years. Please dress appropriately and bring your own water, yoga mat or a towel. No prior experience required!

Date: Every other Monday

Time: 2PM – 3PM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Drive-thru food pantry available to Cherryland, Ashland, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Castro Valley, and Union City families.

The food pantry is available to families in the listed cities above. Families can bring home a free bag of groceries.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 2PM – 4PM

Location: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Congratulations on becoming a new mom! Right now you may be feeling a lot of emotions. If you are excited, worried, overwhelmed, or overjoyed, then you’re totally normal. Finding a circle of support is a great way to lessen the stress of caring for a newborn. At each of our support groups, moms will get to share their feelings, ask questions and build friendships with one another. Come and join us and bring your baby along!

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 10AM – 12PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

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: 10:30AM – 11:15AM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

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

Link: Click here for more information.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Learn about the protective factors that strengthen families. Resilience-relationships-knowledge-support-communication.

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025

Time: 6PM – 7:30PM

Location: Thousand Oak School, 840 Colusa Ave., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Make art at Berkeley Library.

Join the library every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. Kids and family welcome!

Date: Every Friday

Time: 3:30PM – 5PM

Location: Central Library-4th Floor, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

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, "MOANA 2" (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, May 16, 2025

Time: 6:30PM – 10PM

Location: Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field, 1101 West Redline Ave., Alameda

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Make art at Berkeley’s West Library.

Join the library every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. Kids and family welcome!

Date: Every Saturday

Time: 10:30AM – 12PM

Location: West Library-Community Room, 1125 University Ave., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Enjoy a sign language storytime at Livermore Library.

Join us for a storytelling experience presented in American Sign Language (ASL). People of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend ASL Stories and Songs. Kei-Che Randle, a BlackDeaf woman, will share her favorite books in ASL and artistic performance with English interpretation by Apryl Chauhan. Stay after to learn ASL, music interpretations, and a craft activity.

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

Time: 10:15AM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Visit Alameda Parks for fun activities.

Enjoy activities from the Alameda Recreation and Park Department and Alameda Free Library: Crafts & Active Games, Class Demonstrations, Sport, STEM, Zumba, Yoga, Skateboarding and Fitness.

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

Time: 9:30AM – 2PM

Location: Upper Washington Park, 740 Central Ave., Alameda

Cost: Free

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: Every Monday and Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Drive-thru food pantry available to Cherryland, Ashland, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Castro Valley, and Union City families.

The food pantry is available to families in the listed cities above. Families can bring home a free bag of groceries.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 2PM – 4PM

Location: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Congratulations on becoming a new mom! Right now you may be feeling a lot of emotions. If you are excited, worried, overwhelmed, or overjoyed, then you’re totally normal. Finding a circle of support is a great way to lessen the stress of caring for a newborn. At each of our support groups, moms will get to share their feelings, ask questions and build friendships with one another. Come and join us and bring your baby along!

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 10AM – 12PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Pick up free groceries from Unity Council.

Families can pick up free groceries to bring home. Operating on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot in line by obtaining a numbered ticket starting at 8 am. Bring your own bad.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 10AM – 12:30PM

Location: Unity Council, 3301 E12th St., Oakland

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Finding childcare for your infant, toddler or preschooler is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. This workshop will discuss types of care, how to screen and interview potential providers.

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Time: 10AM – 12PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Enjoy stories and a show at San Leandro Library.

Asia Fantasia is a family show presented by Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo of Eth-No-Tec, featuring Pan-Asian folktales from China, India, Philippines, and Korea, plus, music and a whole lotta fun! All ages welcome! This Family Fun Night is held in the Karp room at the Main Library. Doors open at 6:20pm and will close if we reach posted room capacity.

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Time: 6:30PM – 7PM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Drive-thru food pantry available to Cherryland, Ashland, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Castro Valley, and Union City families.

The food pantry is available to families in the listed cities above. Families can bring home a free bag of groceries.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 2PM – 4PM

Location: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward

Cost: Free

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: Every Monday and Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

It’s yoga time at Livermore’s Rincon Library.

Join the library for a yoga practice filled with stories, songs, movement, and fun for little yogis.

Date: Every Friday

Time: 12PM

Location: Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Stop by Livermore’s Civic Center Library for a storytime.

A welcoming, interactive, sensory-friendly environment designed for children with special needs.  Includes visuals, interactive preschool-level stories, and multi-sensory activities. Class is held in the Storytime Room at Civic Center Library.

Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025

Time: 11AM

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

Cost: Free

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: Every Monday and Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Family paths offer parenting classes.

All types of parents-mothers, fathers, expecting parents, foster & kinship care providers, adoptive parents, LGBT parents, and others involved in parenting roles are invited to learn about positive parenting, child development, and more including self-care.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Contact: 800-829-3777

Link: Click here for more information.

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: 10:30AM – 11:15AM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

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

Link: Click here for more information.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Understanding Your Nervous System Join the Calm and Connected workshop and learn how to rewire emotional responses. Parents will dive deep unlocking a powerful approach to understand their nervous system, discovering how past experiences shape current reactions, and develop practical strategies to interrupt automatic stress patterns. By exploring the roots of anger, anxiety, and emotional triggers, participants will learn techniques to break intergenerational cycles of reactive behavior. This workshop is about empowering parents to create intentional, connected, and resilient relationships with themselves and their children.

Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Sharing stories with our children increases early language development and enhances their ability to express themselves, tap into their imagination and communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Through this workshop, parents will gain confidence in their storytelling abilities, learn fun techniques and explore creative activities that help inspire and connect more deeply with their little ones. This is an interactive workshop where we will get to hear a story, tell a tale, and sing a song or two!

Date: Friday, May 30, 2025

Time: 10AM – 12PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Enjoy a day all about books and literacy with Berkeley Public Library.

Family Day will again be filled with readings, panels, discussions, and interactive fun featuring the most exciting and engaging names in young people’s literature. New this year: Family Day is being co-presented in partnership with the Social Justice Children’s Book Fair!

Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025

Time: 10:30AM – 5PM

Location: Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.