Hayward
There are tons of things to do with kids in the San Leandro Hayward area. We’ve rounded up the best playgrounds, parks, beaches (all free!) plus tons of other activities for families.
Best Kid-Friendly Places in Hayward and San Leandro
Upcoming Events for Hayward / San Leandro Kids & Families
Saturday, April 18, 2026
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Dance Class with Patrollium Jellie's @ Cherryland Library, HaywardWednesday, April 22, 2026
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Downtown San Leandro Farmers' Market @ Downtown San Leandro, San LeandroSaturday, April 25, 2026
8:30 am – 1:00 pm: Hayward Earth Day Clean-Up & Community Fair @ Weekes Community Center Park, Hayward11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Ocean Discovery Craft @ Lakeshore Learning Center, Walnut Creek
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Lucha Libro @ Main Branch | San Leandro Public Library, San Leandro
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: A Taste of Arab American Traditions @ Manor Branch | San Leandro Public Library, San Leandro
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