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.

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

Link: Click here for more information.

Get close up to big trucks at the Silliman Community Activity Center.

This free event is open to everyone, come learn and see the big trucks and machines that keep the City of Newark clean and safe. Kids will be able to take pictures, ask questions, and explore different trucks.

Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Time: 10AM – 11:30AM

Location: George M. Silliman Community Activity Center, 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

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.

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.

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

Link: Click here for more information.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Link: Click here for more information.

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

Link: Click here for more information.

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

Link: Click here for more information.