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Things to do with kids in Hayward

Family-friendly things to do in Hayward in 2026: 18 kid-friendly events plus 26 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Friday, August 14, 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. Outdoor Movie Night - Hoppers at Tennyson ParkFriday, August 14, 2026 · Tennyson Park
  26. Touch-A-TruckSaturday, August 15, 2026 · San Lorenzo Community Park
  27. Hayward Odd Fellows Summer Concert SeriesSunday, August 16, 2026 · Memorial Park
  28. Music at the Mansion Feat. Latin Rhythm BoysSunday, August 16, 2026 · Mt. Eden Mansion
  29. Programa Presencial: Comienza Tu Negocio - Sesión 5Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room A) at Downtown Library
  30. Drop-In 3D PrintingWednesday, August 19, 2026 · John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
  31. Chinese Medicine and Cancer PreventionSaturday, August 22, 2026 · Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room B) at Downtown Library
  32. Hayward Odd Fellows Summer Concert SeriesSunday, August 23, 2026 · Memorial Park
  33. Summer Flea MarketSaturday, August 29, 2026 · Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center
  34. Golden Age Matinee -- The French ConnectionTuesday, September 1, 2026 · Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  35. Open SewingTuesday, September 1, 2026 · Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
  36. Teen Time: Drop-In GamingWednesday, September 2, 2026 · Teen Room at Downtown Library
  37. Hayward Odd Fellows Summer Concert SeriesSunday, September 6, 2026 · Memorial Park
  38. Outdoor Movie Night -- Super Mario GalaxyFriday, September 11, 2026 · Meek Estate Park
  39. Hayward Odd Fellows Summer Concert SeriesSunday, September 13, 2026 · Memorial Park
  40. Music at the Mansion Feat. The JC Smith BandSunday, September 13, 2026 · Mt. Eden Mansion
  41. Agricultural Day (Ag Day)Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Meek Estate Park
  42. Hayward Odd Fellows Summer Concert SeriesSunday, September 20, 2026 · Memorial Park

Family-friendly spots in Hayward

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Upcoming family events in Hayward

FriAug 14
  1. 7 PMOutdoor Movie Night - Hoppers at Tennyson ParkTennyson Park · Community · Ages 5–12Join us for FREE family fun near you on a giant outdoor screen.Free
SatAug 15
  1. 9:30 AMTouch-A-TruckSan Lorenzo Community Park · Community · Ages 5–12is a hands-on family event that allowed children to explore a variety of vehicles up close and in one pace.
SunAug 16
  1. 1 PMHayward Odd Fellows Summer Concert SeriesMemorial Park · Community · Ages 5–12
  2. 1 PMMusic at the Mansion Feat. Latin Rhythm BoysMt. Eden Mansion · Community · Ages 5–12Music at the Mansion A Summer Concert Series at Historic Mt.
TueAug 18
  1. 4 PMPrograma Presencial: Comienza Tu Negocio - Sesión 5Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room A) at Downtown Library · Library · Ages 10–13This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Programa Presencial: Comienza…
WedAug 19
  1. 1 PMDrop-In 3D PrintingJohn Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch · Library · Ages 5–13This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Drop-In 3D Printing Wednesday,…
SatAug 22
  1. 2 PMChinese Medicine and Cancer PreventionFremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room B) 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 Chinese Medicine and Cancer…
SunAug 23
  1. 1 PMHayward Odd Fellows Summer Concert SeriesMemorial Park · Community · Ages 5–12
SatAug 29
  1. 8 AMSummer Flea MarketKenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center · Community · Ages 5–12
TueSep 1
  1. 1 PMGolden Age Matinee -- The French ConnectionDouglas Morrisson Theatre · Community · Ages 5–12The Golden Age Matinee is dedicated to celebrating the classic films of Hollywood.
  2. 4:30 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, September…
WedSep 2
  1. 4 PMTeen Time: Drop-In GamingTeen Room at Downtown Library · Library · All agesThis event is in the "Teens" group Teen Time: Drop-In Gaming Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teen Room at Downtown Library…
SunSep 6
  1. 1 PMHayward Odd Fellows Summer Concert SeriesMemorial Park · Community · Ages 5–12
FriSep 11
  1. 7 PMOutdoor Movie Night -- Super Mario GalaxyMeek Estate Park · Community · Ages 5–12Join us for FREE family fun near you on a giant outdoor screen.Free
SunSep 13
  1. 1 PMHayward Odd Fellows Summer Concert SeriesMemorial Park · Community · Ages 5–12
  2. 1 PMMusic at the Mansion Feat. The JC Smith BandMt. Eden Mansion · Community · Ages 5–12Music at the Mansion A Summer Concert Series at Historic Mt.
SatSep 19
  1. 10 AMAgricultural Day (Ag Day)Meek Estate Park · Community · Ages 5–12Join us for a free, family-friendly event celebrating the past, present, and future of agriculture in our community!Free
SunSep 20
  1. 1 PMHayward Odd Fellows Summer Concert SeriesMemorial Park · Community · Ages 5–12