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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Summertime Reading Games Powered by the Libraries
Summer is for reading! Many area public libraries offer summer reading games, community events & many cool kid-sized prizes for reading.
Opening Memorial Day 2025: Spray Ground at Cannery Park in Hayward
The water feature at Cannery Park in Hayward is the big draw on hot days, operating specific days from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Half-day Trip: Sulphur Creek Nature Center in Hayward
This wild animal rehabilitation center in Hayward allows kids to get up close and personal with drop-in hours and special programs.
Cold or Wet Day? Go Indoor Swimming
My kids love to go to an indoor swimming pool even if the weather outside is frightful. Here are some fave East Bay pools.
A Rookie’s Guide to Kids Baseball & Softball in the East Bay
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50 favorite East Bay pizza places beloved by kids & families sliced up by type of crust including 10 for half-baked!
Mia’s Dream Come True: All-Abilities Playground in Hayward
There is so much to do and see at Mia's Dream Come True, an all-abilities playground in South Hayward.
