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, June 25, 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
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. One parent or caregiver is required for every three children. Must sign waiver form upon arrival. Ages 1-5.
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: FREE
Sponsor
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
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
Sponsor
Tot Tuesdays - Storytime, Music & Dance
Location: Alameda South Shore Center, Adventure Court – 523 South Shore Center West Alameda
Enjoy the FREE 1 hour session every Tuesday, June 11th through August 13th. Story time, dance, and music hosted by Alameda's Dance 10 Performing Arts Center! Fun interactive activities for toddlers, ages 1 (walking) to 3 years olds. Meet by Adventure Court.
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
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
Family Storytime
Location: Kensington Library – 61 Arlington Ave Kensington
Picture books, songs, rhymes, and fun! Stuffed animals and pajamas welcome!
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Summertime Outdoor Concerts
Location: Orinda Community Center Park – 28 Orinda Way Orinda
Bring your family and friends down to Orinda Community Park for Summer Concerts in the Park on most Tuesday nights (no concert on July 2). This event is free and open to the community. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the evening. 2019 Concert Schedule…
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 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, June 26, 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
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
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
Free Summer Mini Concert by Kat White
Location: Tutu School Alameda – 1419 Park Street, Unit H Alameda
Let's celebrate summer with a Mini Concert featuring Kat White, a local singer-songwriter based in Oakland, CA. She will perform songs from her debut children's album, Eye of the Owl, a collection of harmony-rich, whimsical, and heart-felt songs about animals. She'll also be taking requests of all your favorites, so…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 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. We'll meet rain or shine! (1-4 yrs.)
Time: 10:30 am - 11:45 am
Cost: Free with park admission
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
Toddler Time
Location: Bay Street – 5616 Bay Street Emeryville
Bay Street partners up with DANCE A VISION to provide an entire hour and a half of fun for kids and their parents. This fun time period will inspire imagination, reveal smiles, improve coordination, stimulate blood flow and facilitate bonding of parents with their children. Music, singing, stories, dance and…
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Free Playgroups Family, Friend, & Neighbor
Location: BANANAS – 5232 Claremont Ave. Oakland
With a focus on serving grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, nannies, neighbors, friends, playgroups offer a space to connect with one another and build community. Our free playgroups will have children laughing, exploring, and creating and we will discover the many wonderful ways that play inspires learning. Join us weekly to…
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 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
Kenn Adams' Adventure Theater
Location: Albany Library – 1247 Marin Avenue Albany
Kenn Adams' Adventure Theater is a fast-paced, interactive, outrageously funny theatrical experience for heroes of all ages! Created and performed by veteran improviser Kenn Adams, Adventure Theater is an improvised play that casts your children as the stars of the show. Audience members provide the sound effects, become the scenery,…
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Cost: FREE
Pajama Story Time & Stuffie Sleepover
Location: West Branch | Berkeley Public Library – 1125 University Avenue Berkeley
Pajama Story Time and Stuffed Animal Sleepover — ages 3 and up Wear pajamas for story time and leave your stuffed animal for a library sleepover! Sorry kids, this sleepover is for your stuffies only. Space is limited. Register by phone at 510-981-6270 beginning June 10.
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Community Picnic
Location: Grove Park – 1730 Oregon St Berkeley
Come join for a community day of FREE entertainment, games and FUN including: Water slides Snowcones Jumpers Rock wall Games Sports zone Petting zoo Tot land Cotton candy Food All ages are welcome.
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: FREE
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
Free Preview Class: Strides 360
Location: Grove Park – 1730 Oregon St Berkeley
Strides 360TM promoses a heart-pumping workout designed to increase your endurance while also developing speed, agility, and quickness to help you sprint through mom life. Bodyweight conditioning is strategically placed to provide recovery, strength, and round out your workout. It's for any mom interested in a workout that can be…
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Cost: 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. One parent or caregiver is required for every three children. Must sign waiver form upon arrival. Ages 1-5.
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: FREE
Free Playgroups for Family, Friend, & Neighbor
Location: EBALDC Lion Creek Crossings – 6818 Lion Way Oakland
With a focus on serving grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, nannies, neighbors, friends, playgroups offer a space to connect with one another and build community. Our free playgroups will have children laughing, exploring, and creating and we will discover the many wonderful ways that play inspires learning. Join us weekly to…
Time: 10:00 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: 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
Play Cafe Playgroup for Toddlers
Location: Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library – 1427 88th Avenue Oakland
Playgroup for toddlers ages 1 to 3 years stories and songs • play with toys • snack for children and caregivers • coffee for grownups Free! No registration, drop-ins welcome!
Time: 10:15 am - 12:00 pm
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
Sierra Club SF Bay Chapter Kids Program
Location: Sierra Club SF Bay Chapter – 2530 San Pablo Ave. Suite i Berkeley
Kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to join for ongoing educational series for young people at the Sierra Club SF Bay Chapter: KALE (Kids Actively Learning Environmentalism!). This bi-monthly program is designed to engage children and their caregivers with stories and lessons about nature and the environment around…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 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
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
Tracy the Animal Show Guy
Location: West End Branch | Alameda Free Library – 788 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda
Join for an afternoon of Fur, Scales, and Tails with Tracy the Animal Show Guy. Learn about all kinds of animals, and maybe even hold a snake!
Time: 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Cost: FREE
LEGO at the Library
Location: West End Branch | Alameda Free Library – 788 Santa Clara Avenue 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
Summer Family Story Time
Location: Claremont Branch | Berkeley Public Library – 2940 Benvenue Avenue Berkeley
Join for stories, songs and other activities! A great way to rediscover favorite titles and experience some of the best new books for early listeners, ages 3-7.
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Friday, June 28, 2019
Little Garden Playgroup
Location: Temple Isaiah – 945 Risa Road Lafayette
Join us Fridays in the adult lounge to welcome Shabbat and explore activities designed to promote learning and development for children ages newborn – three-years-old and their caregivers. Children will engage in art, science, sensory, and gross motor curriculum while adults learn more about how to incorporate Jewish rituals, traditions,…
Time: 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Cost: $5 drop-in (suggested donation)
Free Playgroups Family, Friend, & Neighbor
Location: Women's Daytime Drop-In Center – 2218 Acton St Berkeley
With a focus on serving grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, nannies, neighbors, friends, playgroups offer a space to connect with one another and build community. Our free playgroups will have children laughing, exploring, and creating and we will discover the many wonderful ways that play inspires learning. Join us weekly to…
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Montclair Village Summer Art Walk
Location: Montclair Village – Mountain and Medau Place Oakland
Charming Montclair Village is the perfect spot to take a break from the bustle of the Bay during the Montclair Village Summer Art Walk. This sidewalk art show celebrates art in the outdoors with more than 65 artists from the Bay Area and beyond displaying their handcrafted works against the…
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Cost: FREE
FIT4MOM Village Playgroup: Garden Sensory Bin
Location: Grove Park – 1730 Oregon St Berkeley
Flowers and succulents garden play! Fine motor skill practice, fun for all ages. Bring a small pot or bag with you if you’d like to take some succulents home with you. Coffee is provided, please bring your own mug. Playgroup is free and you don't have to be a Fit4Mom…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Mother Together: A Monthly Postpartum Gathering
Location: The Rec Room Cafe – 3222 Adeline Street Berkeley
NOTE: This Mother Together is moving to the LAST Friday on the month! With hearts cracked wide open, filled with new joys to revel in, and unexpected feelings like loss or guilt, let's Mother Together. FIT4MOM 510's intention is to create the environment for moms to weave a web of…
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: Free
Amber Hines' Soul Soup Music for Kids
Location: Claremont Branch | Berkeley Public Library – 2940 Benvenue Avenue Berkeley
Soul Soup with Amber Hines is a family style music ritual for all ages with live drum accompaniment. Come sing, dance, and play! Amber blends traditional and contemporary music that uplifts, builds social-emotional literacy, and creates community. All ages.
Time: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Cost: Free
Outdoor Movies - Hotel Transylvania 3
Location: Hayward City Hall Plaza – 777 B Street Hayward
Bring the entire family, picnic dinner, low-back small chairs and/or blankets, flashlights (keep them low). Come out early and join us after 6pm to enjoy some music, visit local vendors, and play with our mobile recreation prior to the evening movie. Movie begins after dark between 8-8:15pm
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost: FREE
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