# Things to do with kids in Hayward, CA

> 5 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Hayward, CA (Alameda County, CA), in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Pacific Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Trunk or Treat Featuring Unhaunted House & Make-a-Thon (Kennedy Park, Hayward)](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/trunk-or-treat-featuring-unhaunted-house-and-make-a-thon-kennedy-park--listing-fe00fff9bb10b0c467113043) — Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Kennedy Park, Hayward · Free · checked Oct 13. The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) hosts a free Trunk or Treat at Kennedy Park on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, continuing a…
- [Teen Time: Make a Mini Haunted House](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/teen-time-make-a-mini-haunted-house--listing-f0a9c0380958212500dc9d30) — Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM · Hayward Public Library (Downtown) · Ages 13–17 · checked Oct 13. Weekly Wednesday Teen Time in the Teen Room for ages 13–17; this week's activity is turning cardboard into a tiny haunted house (spooky or cute) with paint and supplies provided…
- [Codeward: Scratch Coding and Animation for Kids](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/codeward-scratch-coding-and-animation-for-kids--listing-de91e795404fe08c0a0216b5) — Sat, Nov 14 (+1 more date) · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM · Hayward Public Library (Downtown) · Ages 8–12 · checked Oct 13. A beginner-friendly monthly class where kids make games and animations with Scratch's drag-and-drop blocks, led by educators from Codeward; Scratch accounts are provided. No…
- [Draw Your Gratitude: Family Fun Art Class at Weekes](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/draw-your-gratitude-family-fun-art-class-at-weekes--listing-a6455a8cf1c62c27aa32d93b) — Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM · Hayward Public Library – Weekes Branch · Free · checked Oct 13. For National Native American Heritage Month, kids listen to We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell read aloud while drawing the things they are thankful for, with simple…
- [Midwinter Revels: American Crossroads — California Revels 40th Anniversary](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/midwinter-revels-american-crossroads-california-revels-40th-anniversar--listing-b95cf2603d8d2be7c0a0a357) — Fri, Dec 11 (+5 more dates) · 7:30 PM · Douglas Morrisson Theatre, Hayward · Paid · checked Oct 20. California Revels marks its 40th season with a Midwinter Revels built around an American theme: a journey through the USA in 1933, told through songs, dances and stories from…

## Recently ended

- [Pumpkin Patch – Public Swim at the Hayward Plunge](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/pumpkin-patch-public-swim-at-the-hayward-plunge--listing-b92e1d5e4fea8a6b5b15fee0) — ended Sat, Oct 17

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in Alameda County, CA](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/counties/alameda-county-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/counties/alameda-county-ca.md)
- Other towns in Alameda County, CA: [Oakland, CA](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/towns/oakland-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/towns/oakland-ca.md), [Berkeley, CA](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/towns/berkeley-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/towns/berkeley-ca.md), [Fremont, CA](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/towns/fremont-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/towns/fremont-ca.md), [Alameda, CA](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/towns/alameda-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/towns/alameda-ca.md), [Livermore, CA](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/towns/livermore-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/towns/livermore-ca.md), [Dublin, CA](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/towns/dublin-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/towns/dublin-ca.md), [Castro Valley, CA](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/towns/castro-valley-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/towns/castro-valley-ca.md), [Sunol, CA](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/towns/sunol-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/towns/sunol-ca.md)
- [Things to do with kids in San Francisco](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco.md)
- [This weekend in San Francisco](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/this-weekend.md)

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