Deaf Families Bay Area
Supporting families with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children through playgroups and resources
📝 About Us
Deaf Families Bay Area supports families raising Deaf and Hard of Hearing children from birth through high school across the greater Bay Area. We run weekly ASL playgroups for infants and toddlers, a Saturday morning ASL Story Time at Oakland Public Library, parent education workshops on topics like IEP advocacy and assistive technology, and family-friendly social events throughout the year. Our mentor family program connects newly-identified families with experienced Deaf and CODA families for peer guidance. We serve families using ASL, spoken language, or a combination — our only requirement is a commitment to giving Deaf children full access to language and community.
📞 Contact & Links
April 2026
May 2026
🌍 Chicago: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Taste of Chicago
The nation's premier outdoor food festival featuring Chicago's diverse restaurant community
📍 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago
🌍 Chicago: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Taste of Chicago
The nation's premier outdoor food festival featuring Chicago's diverse restaurant community
📍 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago
🌍 Los Angeles: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
UCR Deaf Awareness Week
Week-long series of events promoting Deaf awareness at UC Riverside
📍 4013 Chicago Ave, Riverside
🌍 Los Angeles: 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Bay Area Deaf Coffee Chat
Weekly Deaf social at a rotating Bay Area coffee shop — all signing levels welcome
📍 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
🌍 Los Angeles: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
UCR Deaf Awareness Week
Week-long series of events promoting Deaf awareness at UC Riverside
📍 4013 Chicago Ave, Riverside
🌍 Los Angeles: 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Bay Area Deaf Coffee Chat
Weekly Deaf social at a rotating Bay Area coffee shop — all signing levels welcome
📍 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
🌍 Hong Kong: 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Hong Kong Arts Festival
Premier cultural event showcasing international and local performances
📍 Finance Street, Central
🌍 Los Angeles: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
UCR Deaf Awareness Week
Week-long series of events promoting Deaf awareness at UC Riverside
📍 4013 Chicago Ave, Riverside
🌍 Los Angeles: 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Bay Area Deaf Coffee Chat
Weekly Deaf social at a rotating Bay Area coffee shop — all signing levels welcome
📍 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
🌍 Mexico City: 12:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Lucha Libre at Arena México
Spectacular Mexican wrestling show with masked fighters
📍 Paseo de la Reforma 50, Mexico City
🌍 Chicago: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Taste of Chicago
The nation's premier outdoor food festival featuring Chicago's diverse restaurant community
📍 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago
🌍 Chicago: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Taste of Chicago
The nation's premier outdoor food festival featuring Chicago's diverse restaurant community
📍 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago
🌍 Los Angeles: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
UCR Deaf Awareness Week
Week-long series of events promoting Deaf awareness at UC Riverside
📍 4013 Chicago Ave, Riverside
🌍 Los Angeles: 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Bay Area Deaf Coffee Chat
Weekly Deaf social at a rotating Bay Area coffee shop — all signing levels welcome
📍 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
🌍 Los Angeles: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
UCR Deaf Awareness Week
Week-long series of events promoting Deaf awareness at UC Riverside
📍 4013 Chicago Ave, Riverside
🌍 Los Angeles: 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Bay Area Deaf Coffee Chat
Weekly Deaf social at a rotating Bay Area coffee shop — all signing levels welcome
📍 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
🌍 Hong Kong: 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Hong Kong Arts Festival
Premier cultural event showcasing international and local performances
📍 Finance Street, Central
🌍 Los Angeles: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
UCR Deaf Awareness Week
Week-long series of events promoting Deaf awareness at UC Riverside
📍 4013 Chicago Ave, Riverside
🌍 Los Angeles: 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Bay Area Deaf Coffee Chat
Weekly Deaf social at a rotating Bay Area coffee shop — all signing levels welcome
📍 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
🌍 Chicago: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Taste of Chicago
The nation's premier outdoor food festival featuring Chicago's diverse restaurant community
📍 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago
🌍 Chicago: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Taste of Chicago
The nation's premier outdoor food festival featuring Chicago's diverse restaurant community
📍 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago
🌍 Los Angeles: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
UCR Deaf Awareness Week
Week-long series of events promoting Deaf awareness at UC Riverside
📍 4013 Chicago Ave, Riverside
🌍 Los Angeles: 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Bay Area Deaf Coffee Chat
Weekly Deaf social at a rotating Bay Area coffee shop — all signing levels welcome
📍 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
🌍 Los Angeles: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
UCR Deaf Awareness Week
Week-long series of events promoting Deaf awareness at UC Riverside
📍 4013 Chicago Ave, Riverside
🌍 Los Angeles: 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Bay Area Deaf Coffee Chat
Weekly Deaf social at a rotating Bay Area coffee shop — all signing levels welcome
📍 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
🌍 Hong Kong: 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Hong Kong Arts Festival
Premier cultural event showcasing international and local performances
📍 Finance Street, Central
🌍 Los Angeles: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
UCR Deaf Awareness Week
Week-long series of events promoting Deaf awareness at UC Riverside
📍 4013 Chicago Ave, Riverside
🌍 Los Angeles: 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Bay Area Deaf Coffee Chat
Weekly Deaf social at a rotating Bay Area coffee shop — all signing levels welcome
📍 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
🌍 Mexico City: 12:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Lucha Libre at Arena México
Spectacular Mexican wrestling show with masked fighters
📍 Paseo de la Reforma 50, Mexico City
June 2026
🌍 Dubai: 12:30 pm – Jun 2 12:30 am
Dubai Shopping Festival
Annual retail and entertainment extravaganza
📍 Financial Center Rd, Dubai
🌍 Hong Kong: 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Hong Kong Arts Festival
Premier cultural event showcasing international and local performances
📍 Finance Street, Central
🌍 Los Angeles: 11:45 am – 9:45 pm
Riverside Food & Music Festival
Weekend celebration of local cuisine and live music in downtown Riverside
📍 3900 Main St, Riverside
🌍 Mexico City: 12:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Lucha Libre at Arena México
Spectacular Mexican wrestling show with masked fighters
📍 Paseo de la Reforma 50, Mexico City
🌍 Dubai: 12:30 pm – Jun 9 12:30 am
Dubai Shopping Festival
Annual retail and entertainment extravaganza
📍 Financial Center Rd, Dubai
🌍 Hong Kong: 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Hong Kong Arts Festival
Premier cultural event showcasing international and local performances
📍 Finance Street, Central
🌍 Los Angeles: 11:45 am – 9:45 pm
Riverside Food & Music Festival
Weekend celebration of local cuisine and live music in downtown Riverside
📍 3900 Main St, Riverside
🌍 Mexico City: 12:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Lucha Libre at Arena México
Spectacular Mexican wrestling show with masked fighters
📍 Paseo de la Reforma 50, Mexico City
🌍 Dubai: 12:30 pm – Jun 16 12:30 am
Dubai Shopping Festival
Annual retail and entertainment extravaganza
📍 Financial Center Rd, Dubai
🌍 Los Angeles: 11:45 am – 9:45 pm
Riverside Food & Music Festival
Weekend celebration of local cuisine and live music in downtown Riverside
📍 3900 Main St, Riverside
🌍 Stockholm: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
ABBA The Museum Interactive Experience
Immersive journey through the music and success of Sweden's legendary pop group
📍 Strömgatan 27, Stockholm
🌍 Stockholm: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
ABBA The Museum Interactive Experience
Immersive journey through the music and success of Sweden's legendary pop group
📍 Strömgatan 27, Stockholm
🌍 Dubai: 12:30 pm – Jun 2 12:30 am
Dubai Shopping Festival
Annual retail and entertainment extravaganza
📍 Financial Center Rd, Dubai
🌍 Hong Kong: 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Hong Kong Arts Festival
Premier cultural event showcasing international and local performances
📍 Finance Street, Central
🌍 Los Angeles: 11:45 am – 9:45 pm
Riverside Food & Music Festival
Weekend celebration of local cuisine and live music in downtown Riverside
📍 3900 Main St, Riverside
🌍 Mexico City: 12:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Lucha Libre at Arena México
Spectacular Mexican wrestling show with masked fighters
📍 Paseo de la Reforma 50, Mexico City
🌍 Dubai: 12:30 pm – Jun 9 12:30 am
Dubai Shopping Festival
Annual retail and entertainment extravaganza
📍 Financial Center Rd, Dubai
🌍 Hong Kong: 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Hong Kong Arts Festival
Premier cultural event showcasing international and local performances
📍 Finance Street, Central
🌍 Los Angeles: 11:45 am – 9:45 pm
Riverside Food & Music Festival
Weekend celebration of local cuisine and live music in downtown Riverside
📍 3900 Main St, Riverside
🌍 Mexico City: 12:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Lucha Libre at Arena México
Spectacular Mexican wrestling show with masked fighters
📍 Paseo de la Reforma 50, Mexico City
🌍 Dubai: 12:30 pm – Jun 16 12:30 am
Dubai Shopping Festival
Annual retail and entertainment extravaganza
📍 Financial Center Rd, Dubai
🌍 Los Angeles: 11:45 am – 9:45 pm
Riverside Food & Music Festival
Weekend celebration of local cuisine and live music in downtown Riverside
📍 3900 Main St, Riverside
🌍 Stockholm: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
ABBA The Museum Interactive Experience
Immersive journey through the music and success of Sweden's legendary pop group
📍 Strömgatan 27, Stockholm
🌍 Stockholm: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
ABBA The Museum Interactive Experience
Immersive journey through the music and success of Sweden's legendary pop group
📍 Strömgatan 27, Stockholm
🌍 Dubai: 12:30 pm – Jun 2 12:30 am
Dubai Shopping Festival
Annual retail and entertainment extravaganza
📍 Financial Center Rd, Dubai
🌍 Hong Kong: 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Hong Kong Arts Festival
Premier cultural event showcasing international and local performances
📍 Finance Street, Central
🌍 Los Angeles: 11:45 am – 9:45 pm
Riverside Food & Music Festival
Weekend celebration of local cuisine and live music in downtown Riverside
📍 3900 Main St, Riverside
🌍 Mexico City: 12:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Lucha Libre at Arena México
Spectacular Mexican wrestling show with masked fighters
📍 Paseo de la Reforma 50, Mexico City
🌍 Dubai: 12:30 pm – Jun 9 12:30 am
Dubai Shopping Festival
Annual retail and entertainment extravaganza
📍 Financial Center Rd, Dubai
🌍 Hong Kong: 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Hong Kong Arts Festival
Premier cultural event showcasing international and local performances
📍 Finance Street, Central
🌍 Los Angeles: 11:45 am – 9:45 pm
Riverside Food & Music Festival
Weekend celebration of local cuisine and live music in downtown Riverside
📍 3900 Main St, Riverside
🌍 Mexico City: 12:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Lucha Libre at Arena México
Spectacular Mexican wrestling show with masked fighters
📍 Paseo de la Reforma 50, Mexico City
🌍 Dubai: 12:30 pm – Jun 16 12:30 am
Dubai Shopping Festival
Annual retail and entertainment extravaganza
📍 Financial Center Rd, Dubai
🌍 Los Angeles: 11:45 am – 9:45 pm
Riverside Food & Music Festival
Weekend celebration of local cuisine and live music in downtown Riverside
📍 3900 Main St, Riverside
🌍 Stockholm: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
ABBA The Museum Interactive Experience
Immersive journey through the music and success of Sweden's legendary pop group
📍 Strömgatan 27, Stockholm
🌍 Stockholm: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
ABBA The Museum Interactive Experience
Immersive journey through the music and success of Sweden's legendary pop group
📍 Strömgatan 27, Stockholm
July 2026
🌍 Stockholm: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
ABBA The Museum Interactive Experience
Immersive journey through the music and success of Sweden's legendary pop group
📍 Strömgatan 27, Stockholm
🌍 Dubai: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Desert Safari and Bedouin Camp Experience
Thrilling desert adventure and traditional Emirati cultural evening
📍 Jumeirah St, Dubai
🌍 Los Angeles: 2:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NorCal Deaf Youth Leadership Camp
Weekend camp empowering Deaf teens with leadership skills and Deaf identity
📍 1700 Irving St, San Francisco
🌍 Hong Kong: 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Symphony of Lights Harbour Cruise
Evening boat tour during Hong Kong's spectacular light show
📍 Ngong Ping Road, Hong Kong
🌍 Stockholm: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
ABBA The Museum Interactive Experience
Immersive journey through the music and success of Sweden's legendary pop group
📍 Strömgatan 27, Stockholm
🌍 Dubai: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Desert Safari and Bedouin Camp Experience
Thrilling desert adventure and traditional Emirati cultural evening
📍 Jumeirah St, Dubai
🌍 Los Angeles: 2:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NorCal Deaf Youth Leadership Camp
Weekend camp empowering Deaf teens with leadership skills and Deaf identity
📍 1700 Irving St, San Francisco
🌍 Hong Kong: 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Symphony of Lights Harbour Cruise
Evening boat tour during Hong Kong's spectacular light show
📍 Ngong Ping Road, Hong Kong
🌍 Dubai: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Desert Safari and Bedouin Camp Experience
Thrilling desert adventure and traditional Emirati cultural evening
📍 Jumeirah St, Dubai
🌍 Stockholm: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
ABBA The Museum Interactive Experience
Immersive journey through the music and success of Sweden's legendary pop group
📍 Strömgatan 27, Stockholm
🌍 Dubai: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Desert Safari and Bedouin Camp Experience
Thrilling desert adventure and traditional Emirati cultural evening
📍 Jumeirah St, Dubai
🌍 Los Angeles: 2:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NorCal Deaf Youth Leadership Camp
Weekend camp empowering Deaf teens with leadership skills and Deaf identity
📍 1700 Irving St, San Francisco
🌍 Hong Kong: 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Symphony of Lights Harbour Cruise
Evening boat tour during Hong Kong's spectacular light show
📍 Ngong Ping Road, Hong Kong
August 2026
🌍 Shanghai: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Yu Garden Lantern Festival
Traditional celebration with elaborate lantern displays in Shanghai's ancient garden
📍 79 Fenyang Rd, Shanghai
🌍 Hong Kong: 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Symphony of Lights Harbour Cruise
Evening boat tour during Hong Kong's spectacular light show
📍 Ngong Ping Road, Hong Kong
🌍 Dubai: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Desert Safari and Bedouin Camp Experience
Thrilling desert adventure and traditional Emirati cultural evening
📍 Jumeirah St, Dubai
🌍 Shanghai: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Yu Garden Lantern Festival
Traditional celebration with elaborate lantern displays in Shanghai's ancient garden
📍 79 Fenyang Rd, Shanghai
🌍 Hong Kong: 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Symphony of Lights Harbour Cruise
Evening boat tour during Hong Kong's spectacular light show
📍 Ngong Ping Road, Hong Kong
🌍 Shanghai: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Yu Garden Lantern Festival
Traditional celebration with elaborate lantern displays in Shanghai's ancient garden
📍 79 Fenyang Rd, Shanghai
🌍 Shanghai: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Yu Garden Lantern Festival
Traditional celebration with elaborate lantern displays in Shanghai's ancient garden
📍 79 Fenyang Rd, Shanghai
🌍 Hong Kong: 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Symphony of Lights Harbour Cruise
Evening boat tour during Hong Kong's spectacular light show
📍 Ngong Ping Road, Hong Kong
🌍 Dubai: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Desert Safari and Bedouin Camp Experience
Thrilling desert adventure and traditional Emirati cultural evening
📍 Jumeirah St, Dubai
🌍 Shanghai: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Yu Garden Lantern Festival
Traditional celebration with elaborate lantern displays in Shanghai's ancient garden
📍 79 Fenyang Rd, Shanghai
🌍 Hong Kong: 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Symphony of Lights Harbour Cruise
Evening boat tour during Hong Kong's spectacular light show
📍 Ngong Ping Road, Hong Kong
🌍 Shanghai: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Yu Garden Lantern Festival
Traditional celebration with elaborate lantern displays in Shanghai's ancient garden
📍 79 Fenyang Rd, Shanghai
🌍 Shanghai: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Yu Garden Lantern Festival
Traditional celebration with elaborate lantern displays in Shanghai's ancient garden
📍 79 Fenyang Rd, Shanghai
🌍 Hong Kong: 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Symphony of Lights Harbour Cruise
Evening boat tour during Hong Kong's spectacular light show
📍 Ngong Ping Road, Hong Kong
🌍 Dubai: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Desert Safari and Bedouin Camp Experience
Thrilling desert adventure and traditional Emirati cultural evening
📍 Jumeirah St, Dubai
🌍 Shanghai: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Yu Garden Lantern Festival
Traditional celebration with elaborate lantern displays in Shanghai's ancient garden
📍 79 Fenyang Rd, Shanghai
🌍 Hong Kong: 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Symphony of Lights Harbour Cruise
Evening boat tour during Hong Kong's spectacular light show
📍 Ngong Ping Road, Hong Kong
🌍 Shanghai: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Yu Garden Lantern Festival
Traditional celebration with elaborate lantern displays in Shanghai's ancient garden
📍 79 Fenyang Rd, Shanghai
🌍 Rome: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Rome Food Tour: Trastevere District
Culinary exploration of Rome's charming Trastevere neighborhood
📍 Piazza di Trevi, Rome
September 2026
🌍 Rome: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Rome Food Tour: Trastevere District
Culinary exploration of Rome's charming Trastevere neighborhood
📍 Piazza di Trevi, Rome
🌍 Rome: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Rome Food Tour: Trastevere District
Culinary exploration of Rome's charming Trastevere neighborhood
📍 Piazza di Trevi, Rome
🌍 Los Angeles: 11:15 am – 7:15 pm
Bay Area Deaf Film Festival
Annual film festival showcasing Deaf filmmakers and ASL-accessible cinema
📍 150 Oak St, San Francisco
🌍 Los Angeles: 11:15 am – 7:15 pm
Bay Area Deaf Film Festival
Annual film festival showcasing Deaf filmmakers and ASL-accessible cinema
📍 150 Oak St, San Francisco
🌍 Rome: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Rome Food Tour: Trastevere District
Culinary exploration of Rome's charming Trastevere neighborhood
📍 Piazza di Trevi, Rome
🌍 Rome: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Rome Food Tour: Trastevere District
Culinary exploration of Rome's charming Trastevere neighborhood
📍 Piazza di Trevi, Rome
🌍 Los Angeles: 11:15 am – 7:15 pm
Bay Area Deaf Film Festival
Annual film festival showcasing Deaf filmmakers and ASL-accessible cinema
📍 150 Oak St, San Francisco
🌍 Rome: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Rome Food Tour: Trastevere District
Culinary exploration of Rome's charming Trastevere neighborhood
📍 Piazza di Trevi, Rome
🌍 Rome: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Rome Food Tour: Trastevere District
Culinary exploration of Rome's charming Trastevere neighborhood
📍 Piazza di Trevi, Rome
🌍 Los Angeles: 11:15 am – 7:15 pm
Bay Area Deaf Film Festival
Annual film festival showcasing Deaf filmmakers and ASL-accessible cinema
📍 150 Oak St, San Francisco
🌍 Los Angeles: 11:15 am – 7:15 pm
Bay Area Deaf Film Festival
Annual film festival showcasing Deaf filmmakers and ASL-accessible cinema
📍 150 Oak St, San Francisco