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Things to do with kids in Hayward

Family-friendly things to do in Hayward in 2026: 7 kid-friendly events plus 26 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Wednesday, October 28, 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. Teen Time: Make a Mini Haunted HouseWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Teen Room at Downtown Library
  26. Saturday StorytimeSaturday, October 31, 2026 · John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
  27. Don Castro Trails Challenge HikeSunday, November 1, 2026 · Don Castro
  28. Open SewingTuesday, November 3, 2026 · Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
  29. Teen Time: Drop-In GamingWednesday, November 4, 2026 · Teen Room at Downtown Library
  30. Saturday StorytimeSaturday, November 7, 2026 · John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
  31. A City on Mars: An Online Conversation with Kelly and Zach WeinersmithTuesday, November 10, 2026 · Online

Family-friendly spots in Hayward

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Upcoming family events in Hayward

WedOct 28
  1. 4 PMTeen Time: Make a Mini Haunted HouseTeen Room at Downtown Library · Library · Ages 10–13
SatOct 31
  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…
SunNov 1
  1. 10 AMDon Castro Trails Challenge HikeDon Castro · Park · Ages 5–13
TueNov 3
  1. 3:30 PMOpen SewingMeeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library · Library · Ages 10–13 · $This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open Sewing Tuesday, November…
WedNov 4
  1. 3 PMTeen Time: Drop-In GamingTeen Room at Downtown Library · Library · Ages 10–13
SatNov 7
  1. 9:30 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…
TueNov 10
  1. 10 AMA City on Mars: An Online Conversation with Kelly and Zach WeinersmithOnline · Library · All agesThis event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group A City on Mars: An Online Conversation with Kelly and Zach…