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Free events near Hayward

Hayward has a small calendar this week, so here are free events within 10 miles.

Thursday, Nov 5

10:30–11:30 am

Free

Play Cafe

Brookfield BranchOakland7 mi

Ages 0–5Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! Fun for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Snacks provided for kids & caregivers. Get accessibility information.

Source: Oakland Public Library · checked 4 days ago

3:30–5 pm

Free

Movie Time: Minions & Monsters

Centerville, Alameda County LibraryFremont8 mi

All agesMusic & shows

Enjoy a movie at the Centerville Library! Minions & Monsters (2026) Follows the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie…

Source: Alameda County Library · checked 4 days ago

Friday, Nov 6

3:30–5:30 pm

Free

Go: The Game

Union City, Alameda County LibraryUnion City7 mi

All agesGames & play

Interested in learning a new game of strategy? Go is an ancient Chinese board game of strategy between two players, whose aim is to fence off more territory than the opponent.

Source: Alameda County Library · checked 4 days ago

4:30–5:15 pm

Free

Adaptive Yoga, Ages 7+ (Special Needs Friendly)

Union City, Alameda County LibraryUnion City7 mi

Ages 7–12Family fun

This program is thoughtfully adapted for individuals with physical, developmental or cognitive challenges to create a safe and inclusive space where all children can experience…

Source: Alameda County Library · checked 4 days ago

Saturday, Nov 7

3:30–5 pm

Free

Digital Weekend

81st Avenue BranchOakland8 mi

Ages 10–12Family fun

Join us for Digital Weekend at the 81st Ave Branch. Every Saturday there will be open hours in our computer lab to play on the same server of games.

Source: Oakland Public Library · checked 4 days ago

Sunday, Nov 8

10–11 am

Free

Owl Pellets: Bones, Beaks & Breakfast

Coyote Hills Visitor Center, Coyote Hills Regional ParkFremont8 mi

All agesNature & outdoors

COYOTE HILLS REGIONAL PARK –Pick apart an owl pellet and examine what these birds eat. Learn about the types of owls we have at Coyote Hills. All ages.

Source: East Bay Regional Park District · checked today

2–3 pm

Free

Snakes!

Coyote Hills Visitor Center, Coyote Hills Regional ParkFremont8 mi

All agesNature & outdoors

Snakes are some of the strangest animals at Coyote Hills. Come get to know our snake animal ambassadors who call the Visitor Center home and learn how wild snakes survive in their…

Source: East Bay Regional Park District · checked today

Monday, Nov 9

3–5 pm

Free

Elmhurst Branch Lego Club

Elmhurst BranchOakland7 mi

Ages 5–12Arts & crafts

Come build with us at Lego club! Every Monday we unleash our imagination building amazing Lego creations. Our favorite creations will be displayed at the branch for all to admire!

Source: Oakland Public Library · checked 4 days ago

Tuesday, Nov 10

6:30–6:55 pm

Free

Paws to Read for Grades 1-5 (6:30pm reading time)

San Leandro Main LibrarySan Leandro5 mi

Ages 6–11Family funSign-up needed

Paws to Read: Monthly In the PAWS to READ program, children in grades 1 to 5 work on their reading skills by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs.

Source: San Leandro Public Library · checked today

Wednesday, Nov 11

4–5 pm

Free

Manitas en Acción

Newark, Alameda County LibraryNewark10 mi

Ages 5–12Family fun

Este programa se lleva a cabo en español, donde los niños harán una combinación de lectura de libros en voz alta, artesanías y aprenderán sobre su cultura.

Source: Alameda County Library · checked 4 days ago

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