| Saturday 08/15/2026 |
Berkeley - Free Fatherhood Initiative Support Group
The City of Berkeley is hosting a free Fatherhood Initiative Support Group. Connect with other fathers and father figures while exploring parenting, healthy relationships, and stress management topics. Children are welcome to attend with their parent or caregiver, and refreshments and giveaways are provided. Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 Time: 10:30AM - 12:30PM Cost: Free Location: West Berkeley Family Wellness Center, 1900 Sixth St., Berkeley Link: Click here to register. |
| Tuesday 08/18/2026 |
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. |
| Tuesday 08/18/2026 |
Oakland - Breast Friends West Support Group
Breast Friends West hosts monthly support groups for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. The fun, non-judgemental, safe space for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers allows discussion of parenting, birth, and breastfeeding. Group facilitators will share tips on a variety of topics and relationship dynamics. Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Time: 11AM - 1PM Cost: Free Location: DeFremery Park, 1651 Adeline St., Oakland Link: Click here to register. Share: |
| Wednesday 08/19/2026 |
San Leandro - Breast Friend Mommy Group
Get breastfeeding support from Breast Friends Mommy Group. Breast Friends Mommy Group is a safe space for breastfeeding, questions, connection, and community. Moms, dads, and babies are welcome to join. Dinner and child care provided. Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Time: 6PM - 8PM Cost: Free Location: Creekside Plaza, 1100 San Leandro Blvd., San Leandro Link: Click here to register. Share: |
| Thursday 08/20/2026 |
Virtual - Talking To Your Tot During Everyday Routines and How To Add Sign Language Workshop
BANANAS is hosting a workshop on early communication and sign language. Learn and review sign language from the summer series, including food vocabulary, action words, animals, location words, and colors. The session builds on everyday routines to support toddler communication. Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Time: 10AM - 12PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. |
| Saturday 08/22/2026 |
Berkeley - Free Fatherhood Initiative Support Group
The City of Berkeley is hosting a free Fatherhood Initiative Support Group. Connect with other fathers and father figures while exploring parenting, healthy relationships, and stress management topics. Children are welcome to attend with their parent or caregiver, and refreshments and giveaways are provided. Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Time: 10:30AM - 12:30PM Cost: Free Location: West Berkeley Family Wellness Center, 1900 Sixth St., Berkeley Link: Click here to register. |
| Tuesday 08/25/2026 |
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. |
| Thursday 08/27/2026 |
Virtual - Dad-scussions
A monthly space for all fathers and father figures of Alameda County. Dad-scussions is an ongoing virtual series that provides opportunities for Fathers to discuss current topics that matter to them. Date: Every 4rd Thursday Time: 6PM - 7:30PM Cost: Free Location: Online (Zoom) Link: Click here to register. |
| Saturday 08/29/2026 |
Berkeley - Free Fatherhood Initiative Support Group
The City of Berkeley is hosting a free Fatherhood Initiative Support Group. Connect with other fathers and father figures while exploring parenting, healthy relationships, and stress management topics. Children are welcome to attend with their parent or caregiver, and refreshments and giveaways are provided. Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026 Time: 10:30AM - 12:30PM Cost: Free Location: West Berkeley Family Wellness Center, 1900 Sixth St., Berkeley Link: Click here to register. |
