Toddler & baby activities in the Bay Area this week

8:30 AM·San Lorenzo Cmty Ctr and Park, Hayward

Join us for a twice a week Pre-K Program, as opposed to our usual four-day schedule. This is a wonderful way to help your child transition into a new experience . Join us for a fun-filled preschool program designed specifically for curious minds aged 3.5 to 5.5 years! Our program nurtures a love for learning through pl…

8:30 AM·Southgate Cmty Ctr and Park · Hayward

Join us for a twice a week Pre-K Program, as opposed to our usual four-day schedule. This is a wonderful way to help your child transition into a new experience . Join us for a fun-filled preschool program designed specifically for curious minds aged 3.5 to 5.5 years! Our program nurtures a love for learning through pl…

8:30 AM·Cherryland Cmty Ctr · Hayward

Join us for a bilingual Pre-K program that fosters English and Spanish language development. Our dedicated teaching staff cultivates a vibrant and nurturing classroom where children can flourish. Through engaging activities such as music and hands-on educational resources, we offer bilingual children the chance to deve…

9 AM · 9:40 AM·Castro Valley Cmty Ctr and Park, Hayward

Join our exciting introductory gymnastics class for toddlers! In this class for 1.5-2.5y/o, enjoy a fun social environment where parents guide children through basic skills, warm-ups, and circle time. One adult per child. Siblings cannot be accommodated.

9:30 AM·Los Cerritos Comm. Ctr and Park · Fremont

Introduce your infant or toddler to a preschool setting. Parents will stay active and meet others in a fun, controlled environment. One parent and child will participate in activities together including movement, music, storytelling, arts and crafts and circle time activities. Register today and get ready to laugh, lea…

9:30 AM·Irvington Comm. Ctr and Park · Fremont

Introduce your infant or toddler to a preschool setting. Parents will stay active and meet others in a fun, controlled environment. One parent and child will participate in activities together including movement, music, storytelling, arts and crafts and circle time activities. Register today and get ready to laugh, lea…

10 AM·Adobe Art Ctr · Hayward

Join our mess-friendly art class! You and your child will explore art with fun weekly projects. An additional $15 Materials Fee is due to the instructor at the first class.

10 AM·MISSION ARTS CENTER · San Francisco

Let the art adventures begin early! This playful, hands-on class is designed especially for our youngest artists. Together, children and their caregivers will use toys and familiar art tools to make this introduction to art extra fun. Painting with sponges, miniature cars, rollers and fingers all add to the hands-on ex…

10 AM·MINNIE & LOVIE WARD REC CENTER · San Francisco

Drop-in for Big wheels, little riders! Kids can zoom, scoot, crawl, climb, and explore in this fun-filled indoor play space designed for active little movers. Parent/caregiver participation required. No drop-offs.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Children's Council of San Francisco

Baby Sign Language Virtual Playgroup, the last Tuesday of the month at 10:30am, a learning event for the whole family! Please tune in at 10:30am for our Baby Sign Language Playgroup a fun, virtual, American Sign Language session for all! On the last Tuesday of each month Happy Baby Signs will lead engaging activities t…

9:30 AM – 11 AM·Fremont Public Library

Babies 0-15 months with an adult. Drop-in ticket required. Here's a chance for babies and their grown-ups to hang out and get to know each other. We'll have some toys and books available to use while you meet other families in the area. Ticket required: Visit the Kids Help Desk in person to pick up a ticket for the eve…

10 AM·RANDALL MUSEUM · San Francisco

Play-based art exploration for toddlers and their caregivers. This class gives young children opportunities to experience and experiment with all sorts of materials, mediums and squishy things. Kids and caregivers are encouraged to enjoy the process of manipulating everyday items into art. Dress for a mess! Class fee i…

10 AM – 10:30 AM·Dublin, Dublin

A first storytime experience to share with babies (ages 0-18 months who are not yet walking) and their caregivers. Each week we will share a short story with our babies, listen to music, and work on our bounces and rhymes! Toddlers that are walking and preschoolers are invited to join us at SMART on Monday mornings. Li…

10 AM · 10:30 AM·Orinda, In the Gallery Room, Orinda

Stories and songs for 1 to 3 year olds and their caregivers. No registration needed.

10 AM – 12 PM·Gilroy Library, Community Room, Gilroy

By prior registration only. Scan QR code or v isit https://www.ymcasv.org/child-c... for more information and to submit an interest form. / Escanee QR code para nueva informacion

10:15 AM·Serramonte Main Library, 40 Wembley Drive, Daly City

Join us for Baby Bounce Storytime!

10:15 AM·Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave Livermore, California 94550

Enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor and social skills and increase independence, as well as language development, in your child. We'll have lots of fun while moving to the music! Perfect for ages 1-5, but everyone is welcome. Please bring your own blanket to the outdoors class held on the Civic Center…

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Walnut Creek, Oak View Room, 2nd Floor , Walnut Creek

Storytime at your local library! Enjoy lively songs and stories that inspire a lifelong love of learning and support Early Literacy . Stay after to play together. Program details: Free No registration Kids of all ages and abilities welcome, with their caregivers. Supported by the Walnut Creek Library Friends and the Wa…

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Dimond Branch, Dimond Park's Toddler Lot, Oakland

Toddler storytime session outdoors @ Dimond Park's Toddler Lot (weather permitting). Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Every Wednesday at 10:15 am. If it is raining or very muddy, toddler storytime will be held in the Dimond Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room. Limit 65 people. En el…

10:30 AM·Northside Branch Library, 695 Moreland Way Santa Clara , California 95054

Baby & Me Storytime is designed to promote early literacy for babies from birth to 1.5 years old. Storytime includes songs, a simple story, fingerplays and nursery rhymes including early literacy tips for you to take home and practice with your baby. Bring a blanket for your little one. Each child will need one ticket…

Livermore Public Library, Livermore, CA

Start your adventure! This pilot program aims to promote early literacy learning to newborns, infants, and toddlers through reading. Kids earn prizes for every 100 books logged. Start your child’s reading adventure today! For children ages 0-6 who have not yet started kindergarten. Sign-up via the Beanstack app or pick…

9:30 AM·Mission Branch Library, 1098 Lexington St Santa Clara, California 95050

Baby & Me Storytime is designed to promote early literacy for babies birth-2 years old. The first 20 minutes includes songs, a simple story, fingerplays and nursery rhymes followed by 20 minutes of play. We recommend bringing a blanket for your little one. Your attendance to this program grants permission to the City o…

9:30 AM – 10 AM·RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN · Walnut Creek

Join us for reading and crafts in the Nook with Miss Marie! — Join us for a morning of imagination and creativity! Miss Marie, the Children’s Education Manager, will read a nature-themed book, sing songs, and lead a craft activity related to the book of the week. The Ruth Bancroft Garden is not only an extraordinary li…

9:30 AM·Event Location, 1241 Manor Blvd, San Leandro

For pre-walkers ages 2–12 months and their caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and lap bounces that encourage early literacy and bonding.

10 AM · 10:30 AM·81st Avenue Branch, Oakland

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 .

10 AM – 11 AM·Hercules, Children's Library, Hercules

Join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month for an informal meetup of young families with babies and toddlers. Make connections with each other and allow time for the little ones to build school readiness skills with shared toys and early literacy games provided by the library. Play Pals on the first Thursdays in S…

10 AM·RANDALL MUSEUM · San Francisco

Play-based art exploration for toddlers and their caregivers. This class gives young children opportunities to experience and experiment with all sorts of materials, mediums and squishy things. Kids and caregivers are encouraged to enjoy the process of manipulating everyday items into art. Dress for a mess! Class fee i…

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Walnut Creek, 2nd Floor, Oak View Room, Walnut Creek

Join us for songs, stories, and movement! Stay after the stories to play! Most appropriate for ages 0-3, but all ages are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours notice.

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM·Dimond Branch, Dimond Branch Meeting Room - Limit 65 people., Oakland

Bring your babies to the library for songs, socializing, and playtime! Best for parents and caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Every Thursday at 10:15 am. Storytime is 15 minutes with 45 minutes of stay and play afterwards. See you there! This storytime will take place indoors. Limit 65 people. Get accessi…

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Brentwood, In the Library Community Room, accessible from the picture book area., Brentwood

Prepare children for reading with high energy songs and stories. ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED. Free tickets will be available inside the library at 10 a.m. One ticket per attendee. Must be present to claim ticket. In the Library Community Room, accessible from the picture book area.

9 AM·Castro Valley Cmty Ctr and Park, Hayward

Join the fun and participate in a weekly playdate with your child. Designed for children ages 0 to 5, each session features a variety of age-appropriate play stations and hands-on activities that encourage exploration, creativity, and social development. All materials are provided by H.A.R.D. One caregiver per child is…

9 AM·Cherryland Cmty Ctr · Hayward

Join us for a weekly playdate in a warm, inclusive setting. Tailored for children ages 0 to 8, each session features a variety of age-appropriate play stations and hands-on activities that inspire exploration, creativity, and social engagement. We offer a thoughtfully adapted environment for children and families with…

10 AM – 10:30 AM·Hercules, Children's Library, Hercules

Newborns, infants, and their caregivers learn together and strengthen their relationship with each other through stories, songs, bounces, tickles, rhymes, books, and play. Stay & Play after storytime with some special toys giving babies and parents time to connect. Storytime 10:00-10:30. Stay & Play 10:30-11:00 For age…

10 AM·RANDALL MUSEUM · San Francisco

Play-based art exploration for toddlers and their caregivers. This class gives young children opportunities to experience and experiment with all sorts of materials, mediums and squishy things. Kids and caregivers are encouraged to enjoy the process of manipulating everyday items into art. Dress for a mess! Class fee i…

10:15 AM – 11 AM·Fremont, Storytime Theater on 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, Fremont

Please join us for baby storytime! This storytime is for non-walking babies , or ages 0 to 12 months, and their caregivers. Walking babies are encouraged to attend Toddler Storytime. Be prepared to sit on the floor with baby in your lap to hear stories, sing songs, and participate in lap bounces that are tailored for t…

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·El Cerrito, El Cerrito

Join us for storytime and get your wiggles out with fun songs, finger play, movement, and a couple of good books. Best suited to children ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver.

10:15 AM·Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Avenue Livermore, California 94551

Enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor and social skills and increase independence as well as language development in your child. We'll have lots of fun while moving to the music! Perfect for ages 1-5, but everyone is welcome. Class is outside on the Rincon Library patio and moved indoors if inclement wea…

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM·Central Library · Berkeley

Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition and child development & hear a story and songs. Ages 0-3 and their families and caregivers. Registration opens on September 14. Please register online or call 510-981-…

10:30 AM – 11 AM·East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto

Join us for bilingual Spanish and English stories and music the whole family will love! Children of all ages will enjoy listening, singing, and playing along. Afterwards, stay for a fun craft activity! ¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar cuentos y música bilingües español e inglés que le encantará a toda la familia! Niños de t…

10:30 AM – 11 AM·West Branch · Berkeley

We will sing, sway, clap, read and move together to start building readiness for early literacy and bilingual awareness. Trae tu bebé y disfruten de divertidas canciones, movimiento y un toquecito de lectura para comenzar a familiarizarnos con los libros. Who / Quienes: Our baby bounce is appropriate for children aged…

Palo Alto Children's Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301

With very simple sets and costumes, and lots of opportunities to get up and wiggle, this story-teller style theatre is perfect for young audience members, suggested ages two to six years old.

9 AM · 9:40 AM · 10:20 AM·Matt Jimenez Cmty Ctr · Hayward

With drills and games focused on building motor skills and teaching basic basketball principles such as dribbling, passing, shooting and teamwork, kids will develop a love for the game in a fun, safe enriched setting.

9:10 AM·Pacific West Gymnastics, Fremont

This is a structured parent/child activity designed to improve basic motor skills, coordination, listening skills, fitness, and self-confidence all within the fun environment of our bright and spacious facilities. Our instructors will engage your child’s imagination through theme centered games, structured play, and ph…

10 AM – 10:30 AM·Martinez, Downstairs in Meeting Room, Martinez

Build early literacy skills with stories, songs, finger plays and fun. Then enjoy Stay and Play in the same programming area. Stay and Play offers an unstructured time that allows for socialization, movement, and free play. A variety of toys for babies, toddlers and preschoolers provides caregivers with fun ways to int…

10 AM – 11 AM·Evergreen, Children's Area, San Jose

Join us at Evergreen library for LEGO ® fun. Bring your creativity and imagination to build unique models using our LEGO ® and DUPLO® pieces. Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO ® pieces can be choking hazards. For children and families. No registration required. ADA Accommoda…

10 AM · 11:15 AM·Sulphur Creek Nature Ctr · Hayward

Play peek-a-boo with the animals, and make a peek-a-boo friend.

10 AM – 10:30 AM·Hercules, Children's Library, Hercules

Family Storytime is geared for a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Stay & Play with toys and friends after storytime ends. No registration required, but the Hercules Children's Library has space lim…

10:15 AM – 11 AM·El Cerrito, 6510 Stockton Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530, El Cerrito

First Saturday Storytime followed by Stay and Play! Join us for story time and enjoy books, lively songs, felt boards stories, and lots of "get your wiggles" out movement, Stay and Play after stories to enjoy our collection of building toys and early literacy activities. Best suited t 0 - 5 years, but all ages and abil…

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Fremont, Fremont

¡Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Latina con una hora de cuentos bilingüe! Disfruta de cuentos, canciónes, y actividades de movimientos en inglés y en español. Este programa está destinado a niños de 2 a 6 años y sus familias. Todos son bienvenidos. Boletos gratis serán repartidos en el escritorio de referencia infantil 1…

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Join Librarian Juliana on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for Family Storytime at Mitchell Park Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!

Palo Alto Children's Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301

With very simple sets and costumes, and lots of opportunities to get up and wiggle, this story-teller style theatre is perfect for young audience members, suggested ages two to six years old.

9 AM · 9:40 AM · 10:20 AM·Matt Jimenez Cmty Ctr · Hayward

With drills and games focused on building motor skills and teaching basic basketball principles such as dribbling, passing, shooting and teamwork, kids will develop a love for the game in a fun, safe enriched setting.

10 AM·Sorensdale Rec Ctr · Hayward

Create a dozen cookies from scratch each week with your young baker. They'll crack eggs, knead dough, and learn basic baking skills. Wear aprons and play clothes as this is a hands-on class! An additional $35 Material Fee is due to the Instructor at the first class.

10:30 AM – 11 AM·San Carlos, Children's Room, San Carlos

Come along for an active, playful family storytime. Hear new stories and get your wiggles out with the whole family. We'll play and learn together! This program is intended for children ages 2 - 5. Adults must be accompanied by a child.

11 AM – 11:30 AM·Cupertino Library, Room 101, Cupertino

Join us for Sign and Sing for Babies in our first floor program room! This program is for infants and prewalking babies only, ages 0-12 months. Adult Caregivers will learn basic signs to communicate with their babies. Generously sponsored by the Friends of Cupertino Library. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL),…

1 PM · 3 PM·Educational Park, San Jose

Come join us every Sunday for Lego® Club! We have tons of Lego® bricks for you to build and explore! Duplo® bricks are also available for our younger friends. Want to push yourself and try something a little more difficult? Ask the librarian for a Lego® Challenge! Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by thei…

1:30 PM – 2 PM·Millbrae, Millbrae

ミルブレー日本文化祭は、2026年10月4日（日）に開催されます。ミルブレ図書館で、 ぽぽんた児童文化の会による幼児向け日本語おはなし会を開催します。 1 : 3 0 〜 2 : 0 0 P M ( 0 〜 5 才 ) 2 : 3 0 〜 3 : 0 0 P M ( 5 才 以 上 ) 人 形 劇 、 紙 し ば い 、 絵 本 な どお は な し が い っ ぱ い で す ！ぜ ひ 、 い ら し て く だ さ い ね 。 Celebrate Millbrae's annual Japanese Cultural Festival with us at the library! Poponta Children's Cult…

2 PM – 3 PM·Saratoga Library, Community Room, Saratoga

Join us at Saratoga Library for a playful family class for building early reading skills. Help your preschooler build the sound skills they need to become a confident reader. In this 45-minute interactive family class, caregivers and preschoolers will learn playful ways to build phonological awareness, the listening an…

2 PM · 4 PM·Evergreen, Children's Area, San Jose

Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading, and learning. It can also help them reach academic success. Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interaction with our adult volunteer. They are also welcome to practice…

3 PM – 4 PM·Edenvale, San Jose

Explore the colors and textures of autumn leaves in our sensory painting program! Using leaf-shaped cardstock and fall-inspired colors, children will create unique artworks while enhancing fine motor skills and fostering creativity. Guided by our librarians, kids will experiment with paint mixing and texture blending,…

10 AM – 10:30 AM·Dublin, Dublin

S.M.A.R.T. (Sing, Move, and Read Together) is a highly participatory program designed for children ages 2-4 (who are walking) and their parent/caregiver. As your child’s first and best teacher, we invite you to come and participate in activities with your child. Join us for singing, stories, and rhyming fun! Free ticke…

10 AM – 10:30 AM·Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Baby storytime centers around parent/caregiver-child interactions. This storytime is developmentally appropriate for newborns and babies up to 18 months old. Please join us for rhymes, lap bounces, singing, instruments and a book or two.

10 AM – 12 PM·Gilroy Library, Community Room, Gilroy

By prior registration only. Scan QR code or v isit https://www.ymcasv.org/child-c... for more information and to submit an interest form. / Escanee QR code para nueva informacion

10:15 AM·Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave Livermore, California 94550

Enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor and social skills and increase independence, as well as language development, in your child. We'll have lots of fun while moving to the music! Perfect for ages 1-5, but everyone is welcome. Please bring your own blanket to the outdoors class held on the Civic Center…

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Main Children's Room, Oakland

Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Every Monday morning at 10:30am. Stay and play after Storytime with fun age-appropriate toys. Get accessibility information .

11 AM·San Bruno Public Library, 701 Angus Ave W, San Bruno

Join Help Me Grow for a fun-filled activity group for families and children ages 0-5! Engage in play-based activities that foster cognitive, social, and emotional development.

11 AM · 5:30 PM·Mt. Pleasant, San Jose

Join us for a special storytime celebrating the joy of reading! Together we'll share stories and songs that spark the imagination. This is part of our regulary Music and Movement Storytime geared towards ages 0-3. After Storytime concludes, families are invited to Stay & Play! For 30 minutes after storytime, special, a…

11:45 AM – 1 PM·Lakeview Branch, Oakland

Bring your babies to the library for songs, socializing, and playtime! This event is suited for little ones who are 0 to 18 months. Storytime will start at 11:45am and there will be playtime after until 1pm. This library does not have a bathroom. Bathroom facilities can be found outside the library, adjacent to the nea…

12 PM – 12:30 PM·San Lorenzo, Greenhouse Community Room, San Lorenzo

Join us for baby storytime! Listen to stories, sing songs, and practice rhymes. There will be time to meet new friends and play with age-appropriate toys towards the end of the program. This lapsit is designed for babies up to 18 months. No registration is required, though space is limited to the first 20 adult/baby pa…

12 PM – 12:45 PM·Atherton, Community Room, Atherton

Bring your bouncing baby to our weekly playtime, full of nursery rhymes and songs you can do together to stimulate your baby’s development. Ideal for newborns up to 18 months old, but all are welcome. After Storytime, join us for Stay and Play, a time to engage in open-ended exploration and learning in the company of o…