Hayward hosted an annual Pet Parade for 30 years, so we are hosting a small one at the HAHS Museum! Bring your favorited STUFFED pet in for a pet-themed storytime and parade, then make some crafts inspired by your favorite animals.
Looking to add a little more joy to your autumn celebrations? HAHS is hosting a craft pop-up shop at the Museum, featuring a delightful array of Día de los Muertos-themed folk art and jewelry. Stop by and pick up some treasures!
HAHS’ annual Day of the Dead exhibit will be on display throughout October. Join us on the third Saturday for a festive Family Fun Saturday. Families can learn about the origins of the celebration through the art of local artists. Create your own art in our classroom with a few Día de los Muertos-themed crafts.
Before the sun goes down and trick-or-treating begins, drop by the HAHS Museum for Halloween & Día de los Muertos music and art! Learn about the differences and similarities between the two celebrations while making a few themed crafts. Attendees will receive a treat to take home. Costumes are highly encouraged!
November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn about the Ohlone’s lives in the area before the arrival of Spanish settlers. Practice weaving and create your own version of the Ohlone stave game!
The shoreline has always played a big role in the history of the Hayward area, so this month we want to talk more about it! Storytime begins at 11:00 AM, where we will read Leo Can Swim and The Sandcastle That Lola Built by Anna McQuinn. Then learn about the importance of salt and how it shaped the area’s development. You will get to make a unique salt crystal sculpture to take with you.
As the weather changes to sunny and warm, we get to take advantage of all the beauty nature has to offer. Celebrate summer by learning about the history of flower horticulture in our area. Storytime is at 11:00 AM, and we will be reading The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle, Planting A Rainbow by Lois Ehlert, and Lola Plants A Garden by Anna McQuinn. Stay to make your very own flower suncatcher to take home.
Curious as to what happens behind the scenes in the archives at HAHS? Sign up below to tour the HAHS Archives with Director and Archivist Diane Curry to learn more about what is in the archival collection, how these materials are stored, and the methods used to preserved them for future generations of researchers.
June is Pride Month, so come by the museum to see Positively Prideful in the HAHS Art Gallery! Join us for an 11:00 AM storytime where we will be reading And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson & Peter Parnell, Pride Colors by Robin Stevenson, and Kaitlyn Considine’s Emma and Meesha My Boy: A Two Mom Story. Stay to learn about the Pride flag's history and make rainbow friendship pins to take home.
Families can attend a special story time focusing on Asian American and Pacific Islanders. Following story time, children can participate in age-appropriate crafts and activities from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. This month, learn about Hayward artist Hisako Hibi, who was incarcerated at Tanforan and Topaz during World War II. Her art during that period focused on documenting the landscapes around her and creating art from found objects. Children will have the opportunity to create their own versions of Hibi’s art.
In addition to this drop-in program, local artist Ruey Syrop will be teaching a children’s watercolor class from 12:30-2:30 pm. This program is free to attend, but registration is encouraged for this activity as space is limited.
Ever wonder what happens with artifacts when they are not on display? Or how collections are stored and cared for? Sign up to tour the HAHS Collections with Registrar Emily Conrado and learn more about how we store and preserve artifacts for generations to come.
Update: This tour is full and cannot accommodate any walk-ups. (01/06/2026)
In addition to visiting our history and art galleries, you can make festive crafts while enjoying hot cider and cookies in our little elves' workshop! A different theme each Saturday!
December 20: Winter Solstice. It’s almost the shortest day of the year! Make some cozy solstice and winter themed crafts with us.
In addition to visiting our history and art galleries, you can make festive crafts while enjoying hot cider and cookies in our little elves' workshop! A different theme each Saturday!
December 13: Candles. Candles are significant for many December holidays. We’ll be making menorahs and kinaras, as well as learning the difference between them.
Special for toddlers! Join us for a craft and story time at the HAHS Museum. Recommended for children aged 5 years and younger. December’s theme is Winter holidays.
In addition to visiting our history and art galleries, you can make festive crafts while enjoying hot cider and cookies in our little elves' workshop! A different theme each Saturday!
December 6: Stars. As our nights get longer during winter, the stars look brighter. Join us for star-themed crafts, including a simple version of a tissue paper Filipino parol.
Looking to add a little more joy to your October celebrations? The Hayward Area Historical Society will host a craft pop-up shop offering Día de Los Muertos-themed folk art and jewelry. Stop by and pick up something to brighten your day!
This workshop has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Rescheduled date will be posted as soon as it is scheduled.
As summer comes to an end, we'd like to focus on our community. In August we are offering a community-themed craft. Create a neighborhood collage and enjoy a map activity. Drop-in during any time during museum open hours, no reservations required.
Special for toddlers! September is the perfect time for a summertime teddy bear picnic! Bring your favorite plush friend and join us for stories and a teddy bear themed craft.
July is the perfect time to explore Summer at the Beach! Stop by to make a paper plate jellyfish and paper roll fireworks. Drop-in during any time during museum open hours, no reservations required.
Special for toddlers! Dive into the world of swimming with a few fun stories. Then decorate a paper swimsuit.
Try your hand at the art of paper folding with three different designs! Join us for an origami workshop led by volunteers of the Eden Township Japanese American Citizens League and the Eden Japanese Community Center. All materials provided. Suitable for ages 12+
Space is limited. Registration is required.
We will be featuring an LGBTQ+ craft in observance of Pride. In addition, if you are looking for a Father’s Day gift, stay long enough to make a popsicle stick picture frame to give to your favorite father figure! Drop-in during any time during museum open hours, no reservations required.
Special for toddlers! Join us for a craft and storytime at the Hayward Area Historical Society in honor of African American Music Appreciation Month. Listen to music by Black musicians and experiment with making musical instruments.
Local Artist Ruey Syrop will give a lesson about Chinese calligraphy and lead the group in creating Chinese characters. All materials are provided, but be sure to dress in dark clothing that is suitable for handling paints and inks or bring an apron.
Registration is full. To be notified of future Chinese Calligraphy workshops, please click below and send us your name, email address, and best phone number to reach you, or send an email with that information to education@haywardareahistory.org.
Bring the family to the museum and get crafty in honor of Mother’s Day and AAPI Heritage Month. Drop in for themed activities appropriate for all ages in our cozy classroom space! No reservations required | FREE
Special for toddlers! Join us for a craft and storytime at the Hayward Area Historical Society in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Special for toddlers! Join us for a craft and storytime at the Hayward Area Historical Society.
In honor of Earth Day, join us for a storytime and craft celebrating bugs and nature.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Hayward Area Historical Society by creating your own beaded shamrock or rainbow collage.
Special for toddlers! Join us for a craft and storytime at the Hayward Area Historical Society.
This month, we will read St Patrick’s Day stories, and decorate a shamrock.
For children age 5 & younger.
Celebrate Black artistry by creating your own Story Quilt!
Inspired by Faith Ringgold and Gee's Bend quilters, create a quilted collage that represents your family and heritage. All materials provided.
Optional: bring a photo of your family or a special place to add to your quilt.
Celebrate Black artistry by creating your own Story Quilt!
Inspired by Faith Ringgold and Gee's Bend quilters, create a quilted collage that represents your family and heritage. All materials provided.
Optional: bring a photo of your family or a special place to add to your quilt.
Join in celebrating Black History Month at the Hayward Area Historical Society! This week, families are invited to make collages inspired by Alma Thomas’s beautiful paintings.
Plus, there’s an opportunity to make your own dragon or lantern for Lunar New Year!
As always, there’s also a book/toy nook to play in and a free play art table and coloring pages that are always available.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us at the Hayward Area Historical Society! Decorate paper dragons and make paper lanterns to ring in the Year of the Snake.
For those with shorter attention spans, our toy/book nook is available for play. We also host a free-play art table.
All ages, no reservation required.
It's the season for cider, cookies, and crafts! In addition to visiting our history and art galleries, you can pop in to the museum on Saturdays in December to make a salt dough ornament and other festive crafts while enjoying hot cider and cookies in our little elves workshop.
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