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Before 01 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23	Sunday 08/30/2026 Castro Valley - Castro Valley Park Splash Pad Castro Valley Park Splash pad is open for the summer. Children can run through spray features and take breaks at the surrounding park areas. Date: Wednesday - Sunday Time: 11AM - 6PM Cost: Free Location: Castro Valley Park Splash Pad, 18988 Lake Chabot Rd., Castro Valley Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Sunday 08/30/2026 Berkeley - Sunday Storytime Drop in Tilden Regional Park for a storytime. Gather ‘round for a wonderful children’s book read aloud. Meet at the front desk of the Environmental Education Center. Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026 Time: 10:30AM - 11AM Cost: Free Location: Tilden Regional Park, 1500 Central Park Dr., Berkeley Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Sunday 08/30/2026 Alameda - Explore the Shore Explore the shore with East Bay Regional Park District. Join Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove in walking along the shoreline and pond habitats to search our creatures large and small. This is a time where bees, butterflies, dragonflies, and all sorts of interesting creatures love to explore. Meet at the lawn side of the visitor center. Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026 Time: 8AM - 10AM Cost: Free Location: Doug Siden Visitor Center, 1252 McKay Ave., Alameda Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details	Monday 08/31/2026 Dublin - Emerald Glen Park Splash Pad The City of Dublin is inviting families to cool off with water play and outdoor recreation. Little ones can run through spray features and splash around while parents relax nearby or spread out on the grass. Playground areas, picnic spots, and open space make it easy to turn a quick visit into a day at the park. Date: Everyday Time: 11AM – 7:30PM Cost: Free Location: Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Pkwy., Dublin Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Monday 08/31/2026 Berkeley - Bob Baker Marionette Theater Visit North Branch Library for a Marionette show. This traveling show will perform a variety show with puppets that sing, dance, dazzle, and delight people of all ages. After the show, there will be an opportunity to ask questions about puppetry and meet and greet a few puppets themselves! Date: Monday, August 31, 2026 Time: 11AM - 11:30AM Cost: Free Location: North Branch Lawn, 1700 The Alameda, Berkeley Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Monday 08/31/2026 Newark - Pajama Storytime Enjoy an evening storytime in pajamas at Newark Library. Wear comfy pajamas, bring a stuffed animal, and get ready to wind down for the day. Newark Library will share fun books, songs, and help say good night to the library. Space is limited, tickets will be availble at the desk 15 minutes before storytime starts. Date: Monday, August 31, 2026 Time: 6PM - 6:30PM Cost: Free Location: Newark Library, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details	Tuesday 09/01/2026 Virtual - Nurturing Parenting Family Paths is inviting young and expecting parents to participate in a virtual parenting education series. The 10-week series focus on building safe, supportive environments for children while strengthening communication, confidence, and parenting skills. Sessions are designed for young and expecting moms and dads ages 21 and under who live in or attend school in Oakland, Piedmont, or Alameda, with other participants considered on a case-by-case basis. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM Cost: Free or Sliding scale for qualifying families. Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Call (800) 829-3777 to register. Share: Click here for complete event details Tuesday 09/01/2026 Albany - Baby Storytime Visit Albany Library for a baby storytime. The interactive lapsit storytime is designed for babies up to 18 months and their adult caregivers. Stories will be shared, songs will be sung, and lap bouncing for 15-20 minutes, they after babies will be able to play with toys and meet new friends. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 12PM - 12:30PM Cost: Free Location: Albany Library - Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Tuesday 09/01/2026 Oakland - Storytime and Garden Play Visit Elmhurst Branch for a storytime and garden play. Join in for stories, songs, and play! Storytime at 11AM, followed by free play in the community garden with library chickens! For children ages 0-5 but all are welcome. Snacks provided for kids and caregivers. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 11AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Elmhurst Branch, 11427 88th Ave., Oakland Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details	Wednesday 09/02/2026 Dublin - Baby Bounce Join Dublin Library for Baby Bounce time. Children from 0-18 months who are not yet walking are invited to participate in Baby Bounce. Each week a short story will be shared, songs will be sung, and work on bouncing and rhymes. Date: Every Wednesday Time: 10AM - 10:30AM Cost: Free Location: Dublin Library - Virginia Bennett Room, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Wednesday 09/02/2026 Albany - Rockin' Kids Sing-Along Join Albany Library and East Bay Children's Musician for a sing along! Enjoy some music, songs, dancing, and hands-on play with real musical instruments. There will be a mix of original children's music, multilingual nursery rhymes and family-friendly rock 'n roll favorites. Date: Every Wednesday Time: 12:30PM - 1PM Cost: Free Location: Albany Library - Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details	Thursday 09/03/2026 Livermore - Music & Movement Join Springtown Library for music & movement! Families can enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor and social skills and increase independence as well as language development. This class is perfect for children ages 1-5, but everyone is welcome. Classes are held outside on the patio. Bring your own blanket to sit on. Date: Every Thursday Time: 10:15AM - 10:45AM Cost: Free Location: Springtown Library, 998 Bluebell Dr., Livermore Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Thursday 09/03/2026 Castro Valley - Stay and Play Enjoy a storytime and playtime at Castro Valley Library. Following toddler storytime, the librarians will bring out some toys to share while caregivers will have an opportunity to connect with one another. Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026 Time: 11:30AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Castro Valley Library - Chabot Canyon Room, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Thursday 09/03/2026 HAYWARD - 4C'S FOOD DISTRIBUTION Receive free groceries and produce from 4Cs of Alameda County. 4Cs will offer a variety of canned and dry goods available for you to take, as well as nutrition information and meal-planning ideas. Bring a shopping bag. Due to safety and limited supply, pre-registration is required! Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026 Time: 1PM - 3PM Cost: Free Location: 4Cs of Alameda County, 22351 City Center Dr., Hayward Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details	Friday 09/04/2026 Livermore - Yoga Storytime Visit Rincon Library for a yoga storytime. All ages are welcome to join yoga filled with stories, songs, movement, and fun. The class may take place outdoors depending on weather. Date: Every Friday Time: 12PM - 12:30PM Cost: Free Location: Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details	Saturday 09/05/2026 Livermore - Story Time Band Visit Civic Center Library for a special storytime. A band of Berkeley librarians will perform a one-of-a-kind storytime filled with tunes, laughter, and jumping fun. Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 Time: 10:15AM - 11:15AM Cost: Free Location: Civic Center Library Lawn, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 09/05/2026 Pleasanton - Sensory Storytime Visit Pleasanton Library for a sensory storytime. The inclusive storytime focuses on providing a relaxed environment for kids with sensory needs. Space is limited. Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 Time: 10AM – 10:30AM Cost: Free Location: Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton Link: Click here to register. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 09/05/2026 Oakland - Free Fishing Days Catch some fishes on Free Fishing Day! The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering a free fishing day for people of all ages. Families can fish without a sport fishing license. Must bring your own equipment. Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 Time: 9AM - 6PM Cost: Free Location: Lake Temescal-North Entrance, 6500 Broadway, Oakland Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details Saturday 09/05/2026 Dublin - Family Literacy Day Join Dublin Library for a day of literacy fun. Enjoy snacks, games, family-friendly activities, and a book giveaway at the library. All ages are welcome. Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 Time: 2PM - 4PM Cost: Free Location: Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin Link: Click here for more information. Share: Click here for complete event details