Family events in Merced County, CA

A welcoming support space for parents of all backgrounds, not limited to those on WIC. Attendees can find help with breastfeeding and pumping, connect with peers and a certified lactation consultant, get assistance with latch, infant weight checks, guidance on returning to work, insights into baby behavior, and proper flange sizing, among other topics. The setting is relaxed and drop in, so participants can arrive and depart as needed. Spanish language support is available.

Hosted by CalPride Valle Central, this support group welcomes families, friends, and allies of LGBTQ+ people. It offers a caring, nonjudgmental space to ask questions, gain understanding of a loved one’s experience, and connect with others navigating similar situations. Conversations highlight shared learning, fresh perspectives, and community connection. Open to parents, siblings, friends, and other community members.

The 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat returns to Atwater with a family friendly evening that pairs candy filled car trunks with a community movie night at The Bloss House and free tours of the Bloss House Museum. Organizers are seeking local businesses, families, and community members to decorate their trunks and hand out treats, and there is no fee to take part in the trunk or treat. Participants are encouraged to bring plenty of candy, since supplies ran out last year. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Decorated Trunk and the Best Kids Costume. Vendors are welcome for a small fee. Museum tours offer a chance to step inside the Bloss House and explore pieces of Atwater’s history. This free community event is presented by the City of Atwater, the Atwater Historical Society, and NextHome D&G Realty Group.

Parents can enjoy a worry free evening while children have a festive party at Let Them Be Little: Faithful PLAYcare. Kids will share a meal and snacks, get creative with crafts, explore sensory bins, and dive into glow in the dark activities, along with plenty of child directed free play. Open to ages 0 through 12. This is a licensed daycare, and caregivers hold infant and child first aid and CPR certifications. The cost is $50 per child, with a discount when registering and paying in advance for multiple sessions. To learn more or reserve a spot, text or call Jennifer at 209-285-7182 or send a message on Messenger.

This informal, welcoming group offers support for breastfeeding, pumping, latch, weight checks, baby wearing, weaning, starting solids, and more. Receive encouragement from peers along with guidance from a certified lactation consultant. All families are welcome, and participation is not limited to WIC. Support people and older children may attend, and Spanish is spoken.