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Things to do with kids in Hayward

Family-friendly things to do in Hayward in 2026: 8 kid-friendly events plus 26 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Friday, October 9, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Japanese GardensOutdoors · Free
  2. Cafe JosephineFood · $
  3. Alligators viewpointOutdoors · Free
  4. Otters viewpointOutdoors · Free
  5. Camel's viewpointOutdoors · Free
  6. Lion's viewpointOutdoors · Free
  7. Sage Pocket ParkOutdoors · Free
  8. Greenbelt Park and TrailsOutdoors · Free
  9. Greenbelt Park and TrailsOutdoors · Free
  10. East Avenue ParkOutdoors · Free
  11. East Avenue ParkOutdoors · Free
  12. Greenbelt Park and TrailsOutdoors · Free
  13. Greenbelt Park and TrailsOutdoors · Free
  14. Greenbelt Park and TrailsOutdoors · Free
  15. Greenbelt Park and TrailsOutdoors · Free
  16. Greenbelt Park and TrailsOutdoors · Free
  17. Greenbelt Park and TrailsOutdoors · Free
  18. Greenbelt Park and TrailsOutdoors · Free
  19. Greenbelt Park and TrailsOutdoors · Free
  20. SoHay ParkOutdoors · Free
  21. Century Southland MallCulture · $$
  22. City SportsWellness · $
  23. 4Ever Dance StudioWellness · $
  24. Half Price BooksShopping · 27.1 mi
  25. Imposter Baking Challenge (Teen Event)Friday, October 9, 2026 · Sorensdale Recreation Center
  26. Teen Event: Baking: Imposter ChallengeFriday, October 9, 2026 · Sorensdale Recreation Center
  27. Saturday StorytimeSaturday, October 10, 2026 · John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
  28. Alameda County Child Support Services Information TableSaturday, October 10, 2026 · Central Foyer at Downtown Library
  29. Codeward: Scratch Coding and Animation for KidsSaturday, October 10, 2026 · Computer Classroom at Downtown Library
  30. Monday Birding - Hayward ShorelineMonday, October 12, 2026 · Hayward
  31. YA Book Club for Adults: Warrior Girl UnearthedTuesday, October 13, 2026 · Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
  32. Pumpkin Patch - Public SwimSaturday, October 17, 2026 · Hayward Plunge

Family-friendly spots in Hayward

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Upcoming family events in Hayward

FriOct 9
  1. 6 PMImposter Baking Challenge (Teen Event)Sorensdale Recreation Center · Community · Ages 5–13
  2. 6 PMTeen Event: Baking: Imposter ChallengeSorensdale Recreation Center · Community · Ages 5–13
SatOct 10
  1. 10:30 AMSaturday StorytimeJohn Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch · Library · Ages 1–12This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in…
  2. 11:30 AMAlameda County Child Support Services Information TableCentral Foyer at Downtown Library · Library · Ages 3–12This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Alameda County Child Support…
  3. 1 PMCodeward: Scratch Coding and Animation for KidsComputer Classroom at Downtown Library · Library · Ages 5–12 · $
MonOct 12
  1. 9 AMMonday Birding - Hayward ShorelineHayward · Park · Ages 5–13
TueOct 13
  1. 6 PMYA Book Club for Adults: Warrior Girl UnearthedMeeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library · Library · All agesThis event is in the "Adults" group YA Book Club for Adults: Warrior Girl Unearthed Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Meeting…
SatOct 17
  1. 1:30 PMPumpkin Patch - Public SwimHayward Plunge · Community · Ages 5–12