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.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
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 stretching improves overall fitness, and the ab assault at the end of class means you get a total body workout! Our classes cater to all…
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Cost: First Class is Free
Together Wee Play Drop-In Program
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 for skill-building. Ages 1-5. One parent or caregiver is required for every three children. This is an ongoing event, please call to confirm date/time.
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: Free
Sponsor
Baby and Me Social Play Group (12-24M)
Location: Frances Albrier Community Center (San Pablo Park) – 2800 Park St. Berkeley
Join a fun and interactive play and socialization session twice per week. Sessions will include play time, music, stories and will give families with young children from 12 to 24 months the opportunity to meet and connect. Register at the Recreation Hub. One parent/caregiver required for each child
Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
New Moms Support Group: Free Parenting Workshop
Location: BANANAS – 5232 Claremont Ave. Oakland
Congratulations on becoming a new mom! Right now you may be feeling a lot of emotions. If you are excited, worried, overwhelmed, or overjoyed, then you’re totally normal. Finding a circle of support is a great way to lessen the stress of caring for a newborn. At each of the…
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Sponsor
Baby/Toddler Story Time
Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library – 1901 Russell Street Berkeley
Join to discover the joy of books and language in this highly participatory program of books, songs, finger plays, friendly puppets and movement activities. This 25-minute program is followed by a 30-minute open play time with toys, puppets and manipulatives. Please note: This is a participatory lapsit-style program for babies,…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Moms & Mugs - Mama Meet-up
Location: Mosswood Park – 3612 Webster St Oakland
Get some quality time in with moms while sipping on a hot cup of coffee at the park. There will be blankets for the smaller babes to hang out on and the bigger kids can get their wiggles out on the swings and slides. Meet at the picnic tables next…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Story Time with Muriel
Location: Bayfair Center – 15555 East 14th Street San Leandro
Bayfair's Story Time with Muriel is held every Tuesday from 11am to 12pm. This interactive hour of fun includes singing, educational activities, stories and a craft! All children 12 and under with parent/guardian are invited! Located by the circle at Entry 1 (near Macy's, Ulta & DSW). It's fun. It's…
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Bateman Mall Park – 3027 Colby Street Berkeley
Join Mr. Michael of the Claremont Branch for Baby & Toddler Story Time at Bateman Mall Park, conveniently located around the corner from the Claremont Branch Library. Please call (510) 981-6280 for more information.
Time: 11:15 am - 11:45 am
Cost: FREE
Preschool Storytime
Location: North Branch | Berkeley Public Library – 1170 The Alameda Berkeley
Join the Preschool Storytime for stories, songs and action rhymes! This event is recommended for children ages 3-5.
Time: 11:15 am - 11:45 am
Cost: FREE
Baby Bounce
Location: Albany Library – 1247 Marin Avenue Albany
As your child's first and best teacher, you are invited to participate in early literacy activities with your child. Join for singing, stories, and fun with rhythm and play! **This interactive program is designed for children under 15 months and a participating adult caregiver. Meet at Edith Stone Room
Time: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Cost: FREE
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Location: Central Library | Berkeley Public Library – 2090 Kittredge Berkeley
Join us for stories, rhymes and music. Have a fun time together with your little one at story time. Come early or stay later to play in our special area with toys. Bring the latest books home! Berkeley Public Library, Central Library - Children's Room, 4th Floor
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Location: Central Library | Berkeley Public Library – 2090 Kittredge Berkeley
Join us for stories, rhymes and music. Have a fun time together with your little one at story time. Come early or stay later to play in our special area with toys. Bring the latest books home! Berkeley Public Library, Central Library - Children's Room, 4th Floor
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
Live Fencing Demonstration
Location: Kensington Library – 61 Arlington Ave Kensington
Join for a fencing talk and demonstration. All three weapons (foil, epee, and saber) will be shown and discussed. The finale to include a live bout! This program is primarily aimed at ages 8 and above.
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Family Storytime
Location: Bay Farm Branch | Alameda Free Library – 3221 Mecartney Road Alameda
With stories, songs and fingerplays suitable for children of all ages, this story time is perfect for the whole family.
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
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 stretching improves overall fitness, and the ab assault at the end of class means you get a total body workout! Our classes cater to all…
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Cost: First Class is 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 core restoration, all while entertaining the little ones with songs, activities and fun! Each Stroller Strides instructor is skilled to meet you where you are…
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Cost: First class is free!
Together Wee Play Drop-In Program
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 for skill-building. Ages 1-5. One parent or caregiver is required for every three children. This is an ongoing event, please call to confirm date/time.
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: Free
Free Playgroups for Family Child Care Providers
Location: Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library – 4805 Foothill Blvd Oakland
Calling all family child care providers who care for children ages (two to five years). You’re invited to our playgroups! Bring your little ones and you will explore how play can inspire meaningful learning and encourage healthy child development. At each playgroup, children will paint, create, build, imagine, pretend, and…
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Wee Play (6mo-3yrs)
Location: Alameda Veterans Memorial Building – 2203 Central Avenue 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 coloring/crafts. Activities are minimally structured which allows children to enjoy and explore on their own terms. Children must be accompanied and supervised, by a parent…
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $6 Drop-in per day per child / $60 Drop-in Card for 12 visits
Baby Bounce & Playtime
Location: Golden Gate Branch | Oakland Public Library – 5606 San Pablo Avenue Oakland
Bring your babies to the library for songs, socializing, and playtime! Coffee will be provided for the adults. Best for parents and caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Every Wednesday at 10:15 am at Children's Room.
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
STEM Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Central Library | Berkeley Public Library – 2090 Kittredge Berkeley
STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Math! Join for songs, fingerplays, tickles, bounces, and short books on STEM topics for our youngest friends with a parent or caregiver. For children ages 6 to 36 months old. Meet at Central Children's Room, 4th Floor.
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Toddler Storytime
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.
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Peter Rabbit Storytime
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 story time lasts about 30 minutes and includes age-appropriate stories, songs and fingerplays. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in the story time, but…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: FREE
Toddler Time
Location: Ardenwood Historic Farm – 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. Fremont
Bring the tots out for an exciting morning at the farm. Read a story, do some chores, and meet some farm friends. Little ones will enjoy a variety of activities at their own pace. Meet rain or shine! (1-4 yrs.)
Time: 10:30 am - 11:45 am
Cost: Free with park admission: $4/adults (18+ years), $3/seniors (62+ year), $2/children (4-17 years), under 4 years - free
Preschool Storytime
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library – 80 Echo Avenue Oakland
Stories, songs, and rhymes for kids ages 3 to 5.
Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Pop-up TeenZone: Make your own stickers
Location: Golden Gate Branch | Oakland Public Library – 5606 San Pablo Avenue Oakland
Show off your skills by making your own stickers! Once you learn how you won’t want to stop. You can do it at home, too, with materials you can easily find at your house. All materials provided. For youth ages 12 to 18. (Younger children will not be turned away…
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Repujado (Metal Embossing) Craft
Location: West Branch | Berkeley Public Library – 1125 University Avenue Berkeley
Repujado is the Mexican art of metal embossing. For centuries, artisans have used copper and tin to produce these ornamental works. You will get the chance to make a repujado by using aluminum and beautiful stencils! Artist Rachel-Anne Palacios from Devika's Palacio Multicultural Folk Art will teach you how to…
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE
School-Age Storytime
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 remain in the library during the program. This event will be held in the Jane Felker Children's Programming Room.
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Free Coding Club for Kids
Location: WeWork City Center Oakland – 1111 Broadway Oakland
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has a free coding club, called a Dojo, for kids at the office space located in WeWork City Center in Downtown Oakland. The team is incredibly excited to continue engaging the community this fall season by providing a fun space filled with coding, community, and creativity.…
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Music in the Park: Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums
Location: Memorial Park | Albany – 1325 Portland Ave Albany
Bring a picnic & a blanket. Bring family! Bring a friend! It's Music in the Park time again. The 2019 concert series will be the 16th season of providing free concerts every Wednesday night in September. This year's line-up will not disappoint-there is something for everyone! Come join to get…
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Thursday, September 19, 2019
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 stretching improves overall fitness, and the ab assault at the end of class means you get a total body workout! Our classes cater to all…
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Cost: First Class is Free
Together Wee Play Drop-In Program
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 for skill-building. Ages 1-5. One parent or caregiver is required for every three children. This is an ongoing event, please call to confirm date/time.
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: Free
Baby and Me Social Play Group (12-24M)
Location: Frances Albrier Community Center (San Pablo Park) – 2800 Park St. Berkeley
Join a fun and interactive play and socialization session twice per week. Sessions will include play time, music, stories and will give families with young children from 12 to 24 months the opportunity to meet and connect. Register at the Recreation Hub. One parent/caregiver required for each child
Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Free Playgroups for Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers
Location: Lion Creek Crossing Family Resource Center – 6818 Lion Way Oakland
With a focus on serving grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, nannies, neighbors, and friends, playgroups offer a space to connect with one another and build community. Free playgroups will have children laughing, exploring, and creating and discover the many wonderful ways that play inspires learning. Join weekly to pretend, play, celebrate…
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, fingerplays and action rhymes, followed by 15 minutes of stay-and-play time. **This program is designed for children ages 15 months- 3 years and an adult…
Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Baby & Toddler Storytime
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
Mother Goose on the Loose
Location: Main Library | Alameda Free Library – 1550 Oak St. Alameda
This fast paced lap-sit class for little ones and their caregivers includes songs, nursery rhymes, knee-bounces, and movement to help develop important pre-literacy skills. This class is appropriate for infants through 2 years old.
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Storytime
Location: El Cerrito Library – 6510 Stockton Ave El Cerrito
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and your caregivers, join us for stories, songs, and fun! All children are welcome at this free library program.
Time: 10:15 am - 11:00 am
Cost: FREE
Toddler Storytime
Location: Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library – 1687 Mountain Boulevard Oakland
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years, followed by Playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.
Time: 10:15 am - 10:50 am
Cost: FREE
Toddler Storytime
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.
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Preschool Storytime
Location: Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library – 5366 College Avenue Oakland
Read-alouds, songs, and rhymes for kids ages 2 to 5, followed by play time! Meets in the Picture Book Area.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: FREE
Toddler Storytime
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 play time! Meets upstairs in the Community Meeting Room.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: FREE
Peter Rabbit Storytime
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 care giver. This story time lasts about 30 minutes and includes age-appropriate stories, songs and fingerplays. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in the story time, but…
Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Baby & Toddler Storytime
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
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, fingerplays and action rhymes, followed by 15 minutes of stay-and-play time. **This program is designed for children ages 15 months- 3 years and an adult…
Time: 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Cost: FREE
Free Playgroups for Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers
Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library – 1901 Russell Street Berkeley
With a focus on serving grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, nannies, neighbors, and friends, playgroups offer a space to connect with one another and build community. The free playgroups will have children laughing, exploring, and creating and we will discover the many wonderful ways that play inspires learning. Join weekly to…
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost: FREE
North Berkeley Farmers Market
Location: North Berkeley – Shattuck Avenue @ Rose Street Berkeley
The Ecology Center Farmers’ Markets are festive, family-friendly, open-air marketplaces where California farmers bring fresh, locally-grown produce and farm-processed foods to sell directly to consumers. North Berkeley Farmers Market is open year round on Thursdays.
Time: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost: FREE
LEGO at the Library
Location: Bay Farm Branch | Alameda Free Library – 3221 Mecartney Road Alameda
Come build with LEGO in the Library. Put your imagination to work using LEGOs building blocks.
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Thursday Crafts
Location: Bay Farm Branch | Alameda Free Library – 3221 Mecartney Road Alameda
Come create and explore new and different crafts every month. Parents welcome to assist.
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Laurel Evening Market
Location: Communite Table – 4171 MacArthur Blvd Oakland
The Laurel Evening Market is held in the Laurel district every Third Thursday through October 17th, 2019 in the parking lot of Communite Table. This is a great event to engage with the community and support your local artists, makers, and small businesses. Features include: - 25 vendors including local…
Time: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: FREE
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