Contact Help Me Grow
Contact Help Me Grow
Call us at 1-888-510-1211 or complete this form:
Care for a young child? Check out the activities and events going on near you.
Join Alameda Recreation and Park Department for 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: Every 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 to register.
The Oakland Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development Department is offering a free, year-long playgroup.
Community Adventure Pre-K Playgroups is a free program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0–5, featuring arts and crafts, outdoor play, snacks, quarterly field trips, and other activities.
Date: Every Wednesday & Friday
Time: 9:30AM - 12PM
Cost: Free
Location: Rainbow Rec Center, 5800 International Blvd., Oakland
Link: Click here to register.
Share:Join Berkeley Library for a storytime on the lawn.
There will be stories, songs, and rhyming fun. The 30-minute storytimes are geared towards children ages 2-5. Bring a blanket or mat to sit on.
Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Time: 10:30AM - 11AM
Cost: Free
Location: North Branch-North Branch Meeting Room, 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley
Link: Click here for more information.
Share:Help Me Grow Alameda County is a no-cost information and referral helpline for the babies you love. We can help you find a playgroup, find out when your child will start walking (or stop crying!) or help you prepare your child for school. Help Me Grow can answer the questions parents have about their kids ages birth to 5. No question too big or too small.
See what parents have to say about the help they received and hear from staff about what they have to offer.
Call us at 1-888-510-1211 or complete this form: