We've got a ton of free and cheap activities for your family this month. Some of the best things in life are FREE, right? Now go do them with your kids in the East Bay already. Put your wallet away. Clicking the red title will take you right to our calendar entry with lots more info.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Baby Boot Camp
Location: Lake Temescal, North Entrance – 6500 Broadway Oakland
Mommy and me programs, led by nationally certified fitness professionals, provide exercise classes, nutrition, and community support for moms. Cardio drills, strength training exercises, and…
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Cost: First Class is Free
FIT4MOM Stroller Barre Mommy & Me Workout
Location: Grove Park – 1730 Oregon St Berkeley
Stroller Barre® is a 60-minute cardio and strength interval class designed to improve posture, stability, and mobility. This workout combines moves inspired by barre, ballet,…
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Cost: First class is free!
Sponsor
Together Wee Play Drop-In
Location: Frances Albrier Community Center (San Pablo Park) – 2800 Park St. Berkeley
This program provides a safe, fun, and exciting place for parents and caregivers to play with their children. Staff will facilitate with ideas and techniques…
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: Free
Tot Splash Drop-in Swim
Location: Richmond Swim Center – 4300 Cutting Blvd Richmond
Splash pool drop-in for parents or caregivers and their tots who are 5 & under. Parents must remain with child in shallow area. Tue-Fri &…
Time: 9:45 am - 10:45 am
Cost: $2 Resident; $2.50 Non-resident
Sponsor
BANANAS Playgroup (ages 2-5)
Location: EBALDC Lion Creek Crossings – 6865 Leona Creek Drive, Suite 102 Oakland
With a focus on serving Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Friends, and Neighbors, playgroups offer a space to connect with one another and build community. A…
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Wee Play (6mo-3yrs)
Location: Woodstock Recreation Center – 351 Cypress Street Alameda
Come and experience Alameda’s play center for infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 3 years! Activities include developmental and exploratory play, music time, and…
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $6 Drop-in per day per child / $60 Drop-in Card for 12 visits
Baby & Toddler Time @Central
Location: Central Library | Berkeley Public Library – 2090 Kittredge Berkeley
It's never too soon to share the fun of language through stories, rhymes, and music! Join for songs, fingerplays, tickles, bounces, and short books for…
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime (0-2yrs)
Location: Main Library | Alameda Free Library – 1550 Oak St. Alameda
This fast paced lap-sit program for little ones and their caregivers includes songs, nursery rhymes, knee-bounces, and movement to help develop important pre-literacy skills. This…
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Play Cafe @King
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Branch | Oakland Library – 6833 International Blvd Oakland
Stories, song, rhymes, and family play time for 1 to 3-year-olds. Snacks for all. Free books.
Time: 10:15 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: FRE
Stretching for Caregivers
Location: Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library – 5366 College Avenue Oakland
Caregivers are invited to bring their children to this basic stretching session for adults. Free! For adults with children. Meet in Community Meeting Room. Please…
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Toddler Storytime @Dimond Branch (2 sessions)
Location: Dimond Branch | Oakland Public Library – 3565 Fruitvale Ave Oakland
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Space is limited; please arrive early. Session 1 begins at 10:15 am…
Time: 10:15 am - 11:45 am
Cost: FREE
Toddler Storytime @Piedmont Ave Branch
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library – 80 Echo Avenue Oakland
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years old. Check the library's website for closures.
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Preschool Storytime @West End Branch
Location: West End Branch | Alameda Free Library – 788 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda
Preschool story time is for children ages 3 and above who are able to attend a program independent of a parent or care giver. This…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Baby & Toddler Time @Central
Location: Central Library | Berkeley Public Library – 2090 Kittredge Berkeley
It's never too soon to share the fun of language through stories, rhymes, and music! Join for songs, fingerplays, tickles, bounces, and short books for…
Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Preschool Storytime @Piedmont Ave Branch
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library – 80 Echo Avenue Oakland
Stories, songs, and rhymes for kids ages 3 to 5. Check the library's website for closures.
Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
After-School Art @César E. Chávez Branch
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch | Oakland Public Library – 3301 E. 12th Street, Suite 271 Oakland
A drop-in art program for youth of all ages. Un programa de arte para jóvenes de todas las edades. Please check the library's website for…
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Art with Alejandra and Friends
Location: Main Library | Oakland Public Library – 125 14th St Oakland
Come create hands-on art masterpieces with Alejandra and friends in the Children's Room. Make new friends while having fun. Art projects will vary from week…
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Build/Make/Play @Montclair Branch
Location: Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library – 1687 Mountain Boulevard Oakland
Join Wednesday afternoons for creative opportunities. Each week, you will be making something new. Some of the projects will include paper crafts, building with LEGO,…
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Family Movie Matinee
Location: El Cerrito Library – 6510 Stockton Ave El Cerrito
Come to the library for an afternoon movie matinee! Check library's events page for this month's movie.
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE
School-Age Storytime @Main Library
Location: Main Library | Alameda Free Library – 1550 Oak St. Alameda
Designed for children ages 5-8 in mind, this storytime incorporates longer songs and stories, perfect for children with longer attention spans. Parents and caregivers must…
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Construction Zone (3-12yrs) @Elmhurst Branch
Location: Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library – 1427 88th Avenue Oakland
Come build at the library with Magnatiles, LEGO Duplo, giant blocks, or something else -- use the materials to create something cool... and then knock…
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Sensory Storytime and Playgroup
Location: Albany Library – 1247 Marin Avenue Albany
Stimulating the senses helps children develop thinking, language, social-emotional, and physical skills. Join us for an inclusive storytime and sensory play activities. Best for children…
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Baby Boot Camp
Location: Lake Temescal, North Entrance – 6500 Broadway Oakland
Mommy and me programs, led by nationally certified fitness professionals, provide exercise classes, nutrition, and community support for moms. Cardio drills, strength training exercises, and…
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Cost: First Class is Free
Together Wee Play Drop-In
Location: James Kenney Community Center – 1720 8th St Berkeley
This program provides a safe, fun, and exciting place for parents and caregivers to play with their children. Staff will facilitate with ideas and techniques…
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: Free
Tot Splash Drop-in Swim
Location: Richmond Swim Center – 4300 Cutting Blvd Richmond
Splash pool drop-in for parents or caregivers and their tots who are 5 & under. Parents must remain with child in shallow area. Tue-Fri &…
Time: 9:45 am - 10:45 am
Cost: $2 Resident; $2.50 Non-resident
BANANAS Playgroup (ages 2-5)
Location: EBALDC Lion Creek Crossings – 6865 Leona Creek Drive, Suite 102 Oakland
With a focus on serving Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Friends, and Neighbors, playgroups offer a space to connect with one another and build community. A…
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Toddler Time
Location: Albany Library – 1247 Marin Avenue Albany
As your child's first and best teacher, you are invited to come and participate in early literacy activities with your toddler! Join for stories, songs,…
Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Baby & Toddler Storytime @Kensington Library
Location: Kensington Library – 61 Arlington Ave Kensington
Fun stories, songs, action rhymes, shaky eggs, and more! Great for increasing early literacy skills, making friends, and just having a great time!
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Baby Bounce @Dimond Branch
Location: Dimond Branch | Oakland Public Library – 3565 Fruitvale Ave Oakland
Read, sing and play one on with your baby. Designed for babies from birth to 18 months and their parents/caregivers. Please check the library's website…
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Children's Storytime @El Cerrito Library
Location: El Cerrito Library – 6510 Stockton Ave El Cerrito
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and your caregivers, join for stories, songs, and fun! All children are welcome at this free program.
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime (0-2yrs)
Location: Main Library | Alameda Free Library – 1550 Oak St. Alameda
This fast paced lap-sit program for little ones and their caregivers includes songs, nursery rhymes, knee-bounces, and movement to help develop important pre-literacy skills. This…
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Toddler Storytime @Golden Gate Branch
Location: Golden Gate Branch | Oakland Public Library – 5606 San Pablo Avenue Oakland
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Every Thursday at 10:15 am. Please check the library's website for closures.…
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Preschool Storytime @Rockridge Branch
Location: Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library – 5366 College Avenue Oakland
Read-alouds, songs, and rhymes for kids ages 2 to 5, followed by playtime. Meets in the Picture Book Area. Please check the library's website for…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: FREE
Toddler Storytime @Rockridge Branch
Location: Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library – 5366 College Avenue Oakland
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 9 months to 2 years, followed by playtime. Meets upstairs in the Community Meeting Room. Please check…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: FREE
Preschool Storytime @Main Library
Location: Main Library | Alameda Free Library – 1550 Oak St. Alameda
Preschool story time is for children ages 3 and above who are able to attend a program independent of a parent or caregiver. This story…
Time: 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Cost: FREE
Baby & Toddler Storytime @Kensington Library
Location: Kensington Library – 61 Arlington Ave Kensington
Fun stories, songs, action rhymes, shaky eggs, and more! Great for increasing early literacy skills, making friends, and just having a great time!
Time: 11:15 am - 11:45 am
Cost: FREE
Baby Bounce
Location: Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library – 1687 Mountain Boulevard Oakland
Play, sing, and rhyme one on one with your baby from birth to 18 months, followed by Playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.…
Time: 11:30 am - 11:50 am
Cost: Free
Toddler Time
Location: Albany Library – 1247 Marin Avenue Albany
As your child's first and best teacher, you are invited to come and participate in early literacy activities with your toddler! Join for stories, songs,…
Time: 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Cost: FREE
BAMPFA Drop-in Art Lab
Location: Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) – 2155 Center Street Berkeley
Drop-in and draw! Visiting the Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is free for adults and children who come together. Stroll through the…
Time: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost: FREE for one adult per child 13 & under
Game Day at Dimond Branch
Location: Dimond Branch | Oakland Public Library – 3565 Fruitvale Ave Oakland
Are you a gamer? Looking for a place to chill and chat with others about games? Come to the Dimond Library on Thursday afternoons to…
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Tween Crafts @Bay Farm Branch
Location: Bay Farm Branch | Alameda Free Library – 3221 Mecartney Road Alameda
Kids in grades 4-8, come be creative with Liz at a craft time just for Tweens! Please check library's website for any closures.
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost: FREE
FIT4BABY Mama-To-Be Prenatal Workout
Location: FIT4MOM 510 HQ – 1329B 61st Street Emeryville
Fit4Baby® is a program designed to strengthen the body for all the changes it will experience during pregnancy. The class includes cardio, strength, flexibility and…
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost: First class is free!
Friday, February 28, 2020
Friday Family Day at Albany Bowl
Location: Albany Bowl – 540 San Pablo Ave Albany
Come bowl for $1.50 per person, per game. Not limited to only families, open to all bowlers! Special price is for walk-ins only.
Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Cost: $1.50 per person, per game.
Baby Boot Camp
Location: Lake Temescal, North Entrance – 6500 Broadway Oakland
Mommy and me programs, led by nationally certified fitness professionals, provide exercise classes, nutrition, and community support for moms. Cardio drills, strength training exercises, and…
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Cost: first class free!
FIT4MOM Stroller Strides, Mommy & Me Outdoor Fitness
Location: Grove Park – 1730 Oregon St Berkeley
Stroller Strides® is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is comprised of strength training, cardio and…
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Cost: First class is free!
Together Wee Play Drop-In
Location: Frances Albrier Community Center (San Pablo Park) – 2800 Park St. Berkeley
This program provides a safe, fun, and exciting place for parents and caregivers to play with their children. Staff will facilitate with ideas and techniques…
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: Free
Tot Splash Drop-in Swim
Location: Richmond Swim Center – 4300 Cutting Blvd Richmond
Splash pool drop-in for parents or caregivers and their tots who are 5 & under. Parents must remain with child in shallow area. Tue-Fri &…
Time: 9:45 am - 10:45 am
Cost: $2 Resident; $2.50 Non-resident
Wee Play (6mo-3yrs)
Location: Woodstock Recreation Center – 351 Cypress Street Alameda
Come and experience Alameda’s play center for infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 3 years! Activities include developmental and exploratory play, music time, and…
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $6 Drop-in per day per child / $60 Drop-in Card for 12 visits
Preschool Storytime @Main Library
Location: Main Library | Alameda Free Library – 1550 Oak St. Alameda
Preschool story time is for children ages 3 and above who are able to attend a program independent of a parent or caregiver. This story…
Time: 10:15 am - 11:00 am
Cost: FREE
FIT4MOM Moms & Mugs Friday Playgroup
Location: Grove Park – 1730 Oregon St Berkeley
FIT4MOM's Friday Playgroup is fun for all ages! It begins at 10:30 am, immediately following the Stroller Strides 9:30-10:30 am class. Meet near the mural…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
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