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.
Thursday, July 9, 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
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
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
Sponsor
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
Free Virtual Playgroups with BANANAS
Location: *Online* – Your House Your House
Laugh, Learn, and Play with BANANAS Morning Virtual Playgroups.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 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
STEAM Thursdays (4-10y) @West End Branch
Location: West End Branch | Alameda Free Library – 788 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda
Join on the second Thursday of each month for a different activity exploring science, technology, engineering, art or math! For ages 4-10. Please check library's…
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 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, July 10, 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!
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
Movement Storytime for Walkers @THP South
Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library – 1901 Russell Street Berkeley
Join for marching, jumping, clapping and more! This program is all about moving, books and singing along. Please check the library's website for closures.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Cost: FREE
Toddler Ramble
Location: Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center – 4901 Breakwater Ave Hayward
Enjoy Fridays with your child at the Interpretive Center. Your little one will discover the shoreline through hands-on experience. Every month there is a new…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Cost: $7 per child
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
Build Fridays @Piedmont Ave Branch
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library – 80 Echo Avenue Oakland
Design, build and explore every Friday after school. Legos and Duplos every week, plus building surprises... come see what we have this week! Will it…
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Family Yoga @Dimond Branch
Location: Dimond Branch | Oakland Public Library – 3565 Fruitvale Ave Oakland
Explore poses that are inspired from nature, animals, and your imagination with yoga instructor Laxman Panthi. Breathing, focus, self-control and awareness techniques are all explored…
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: FREEE
Saturday, July 11, 2020
Grand Lake Farmers Market
Location: Grand Lake – Grand Ave and Lake Park Ave Oakland
Head over to Splash Pad Park to pick up fruits and vegetables direct from the farmer and enjoy lunch on the lawn. The Oakland farmers…
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Kids Club Craft
Location: Michaels, Emeryville – 3991 Hollis St. Emeryville
They craft, you shop! Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project. Sign up in-store or online, or just drop in. $3 per project,…
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $3 per project
The Made - Scratch Programming for Kids
Location: The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment (The MADE) – 3400 Broadway Oakland
Oakland's video game museum, the Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment (The MADE) has Saturday morning game programming classes for kids. No previous experience is…
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Vinyasa Yoga with Janet hosted by Sports Basement
Location: *Online* – Your House Your House
Get your weekend started right with Vinyasa Yoga with Janet for all ages.
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Baby Café Coffee and Playtime @Piedmont Ave Branch
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library – 80 Echo Avenue Oakland
Bring your baby or toddler to Baby Café for coffee and playtime! Most Saturdays, meet at the library and make new friends. The second Saturday…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Baby Café Playtime
Location: Piedmont Gardens – 33 Linda Avenue Oakland
Bring your baby or toddler to Baby Café for coffee and playtime. The second Saturday of each month, meet at the Piedmont Gardens retirement community…
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Family Storytime (3-7yrs) @Central
Location: Central Library | Berkeley Public Library – 2090 Kittredge Berkeley
Join the children's librarians for stories, songs, and other activities! A great way to rediscover favorite titles and meet some of the best new books…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: FREE
Family Storytime @Rockridge Branch
Location: Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library – 5366 College Avenue Oakland
Stories, songs, and rhymes for all ages, followed by playtime! Please check the library's website for any closures.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: FREE
Family Yoga (2-5yrs) @Main Library
Location: Main Library | Oakland Public Library – 125 14th St Oakland
Join for a series of caregiver and toddler yoga workshops where caregivers will support their children, ages 2-5, in guided song and movement. Children will…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Children's Storytime
Location: Barnes & Noble, Bay Street – 5604 Bay Street Emeryville
Join for Children's Storytime at Barnes & Noble. Plus, get a coupon for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4 (Café stores…
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Children's Storytime
Location: Barnes & Noble, El Cerrito – 6050 El Cerrito Plaza El Cerrito
Join for Children's Storytime at Barnes & Noble. Plus, get a coupon for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4 (Café stores…
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Free Crafts for Kids
Location: Lakeshore Learning Outlet – 1144 Montague Ave San Leandro
Join every Saturday for FREE crafts for kids. No reservation necessary. To find out what you will be making, check here>
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: Free
Gallery + Studio
Location: Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) – 2155 Center Street Berkeley
About Gallery + Studio On the second Saturday of each month, Gallery + Studio connects art viewing with art making in ways that engage both…
Time: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: Free for kids 18 & under and for one adult per child 13 & under
Family Nature Fun & Fish Feeding
Location: Crab Cove Visitor Center – 1231 McKay Ave Alameda
The tides roll in and out making each day a chance to discover something new. The shoreline is bursting with bird life and other signs…
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost: Free
Roundtable Reading
Location: Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) – 2155 Center Street Berkeley
About Roundtable Reading Young readers are invited to read the beginning of a good book aloud in BAMPFA’s convivial Reading Room, and pick up a…
Time: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost: Free for kids 18 & under and for one adult per child 13 & under
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Baby Boot Camp
Location: Joaquin Miller Park – 3600 Joaquin Miller Rd. 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: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Cost: first class free!
Montclair Village Sunday Farmers' Market
Location: Montclair Village – Mountain and Medau Place Oakland
Started in 2005 this Sunday gathering of fresh, organic produce, coupled with a wonderful selection of prepared foods to go, has become a Montclair tradition…
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: Free
Temescal Farmers Market
Location: North Oakland DMV – 5300 Claremont Ave Oakland
Open year round, rain or shine on Sundays. Perfect Edge Knife Sharpening attends every 4th Sunday/month (exceptions in Nov & Dec holiday months: 3rd Sunday/mo.…
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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
Farmers Market and Hands-On Crafts at the Kids' Corner
Location: Jack London Square – 70 Washington Street Oakland
The Jack London Square Farmers Market is operated by CUESA at Oakland’s Jack London Square on Sundays (10 am to 3 pm), year round, rain or…
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Kensington Farmers' Market
Location: Kensington Farmers' Market – 379-389 Colusa Ave Kensington
Kensington Farmers' Market is open for business every Sunday from 10am to 2pm, rain or shine, on Oakview Avenue between Colusa Circle and Santa Fe…
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost: FREE
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