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2026 Resource Fair

Enjoy this collection of photos from the 2nd Annual Ready Kids East County Resource Fair in April 2026. We’re grateful to the families, children, and community partners who came together to make the event such a meaningful and memorable day. Special thanks to Comment Studio for capturing the warmth, joy, and spirit of the day through these beautiful photographs.

Children and adults gather at a booth with a colorful prize wheel, balloons, and brochures. Two women sit at the table, smiling and interacting with the visitors. The event appears lively and family-friendly.
A baby with a black bow looks at the camera while being held on the shoulder of an adult wearing a beige sweater and a tan baseball cap, facing away.
A man holding a young child smiles while showing a t-shirt. A woman takes his photo, and a child in a yellow raincoat with balloon animals stands nearby. Other people are in the background at an indoor event.
Three adults smile at the camera in a well-lit room; one man wears a black shirt and cap, two women stand beside him, and a man holding a child stands in the background near a window.
Three women stand smiling, each holding a young child, in front of a colorful handprint mural. Another woman stands at the end, smiling. The scene appears cheerful and lively.
A woman in a black Adidas sweatshirt holds a young child in a blue Nike jacket outdoors, near parked cars and trees on a rainy day.
A young boy wearing sunglasses and a black jacket smiles at the camera in a room with tables covered in purple and green cloths, with people in the background.
Three people sit at a table covered with pamphlets and colorful items. One adult smiles, another wears sunglasses and crosses arms, and a child in the middle gives a thumbs-up, all wearing matching event shirts.
A woman smiles while standing at a table. She wears a Black Girls Mental Health sweatshirt. Behind her are informational banners for a mental health foundation and perinatal mental health training.
An adult shows childrens books to a woman and two kids at a colorful book fair table with blue balloons and posters in the background.
Two women smile, holding a black T-shirt with colorful text. Beside them is a poster with photos and the FIRST 5 Contra Costa logo, showing children and adults creating handprint art outdoors. Colorful handprints cover the wall behind.
Adults and children gather under a tent at an outdoor event, exploring colorful activity boards and books. Some adults hold young children, and kids wear backpacks. Cars and mural-painted walls are visible in the background.
A group of people interact at an indoor event booth with brochures and informational posters on the table; one person looks at their phone while others stand nearby, smiling and talking.
People gather around tables at a busy indoor event, interacting, reading flyers, and exploring displays. Children and adults are engaged with exhibitors at various booths.
Two people press their painted hands onto a colorful mural filled with handprints, participating in a collaborative art activity indoors.
A crowded gymnasium filled with people attending an event. Tables, balloons, banners, and basketball hoops are visible. Attendees are talking, browsing, and engaging with displays.
A family with a stroller walks past a colorful library van decorated with a cartoon fox reading under a tree, parked on a rainy day near a blue tent.
Two people prepare and plate food at an outdoor cookout. One holds a plate while the other arranges food on a grill. Trays with ingredients and utensils are on the table nearby under a covered area.
A smiling woman with braided hair wearing a purple polo shirt stands indoors in front of windows with blinds.
Several young children and two adults sit and play with colorful building blocks and toys on a tan mat indoors. Some children are seated, while others are standing, all engaged in play.
People gather under purple First 5 California tents at an outdoor event, engaging in activities and collecting information. Children and adults are visible, with trees and a wet ground in the background.
Three people, including a child, play with colorful outdoor musical instruments at a park. The ground is wet, and others are in the background under a tent. Everyone wears jackets or hoodies due to rainy weather.
A man sits at a blue table with pamphlets, bubbles, and toys, talking to a woman standing across from him. Both are indoors near a cream wall and white chair.
Four children and two adults play hand drums together in a bright community room, while other people talk and browse tables in the background.
A group of adults and children stand indoors near colorful handprint art. Two boys hold balloon swords. An adult holds a young child. Some people wear jackets and hats. The atmosphere appears lively and engaging.
Four adults and a child stand at an informational table covered with flyers and brochures. Two women behind the table are speaking with a man, woman, and young girl. Posters and information sheets are visible on the wall.
A woman with glasses and braided hair sits at a table, holding papers and talking. Papers, a phone, and a pen are on the table. Boxes and bags are in the background.
Three children play together on the floor, building a colorful tower with large plastic blocks. Two sit on the mat while one kneels, watching and helping. People and bags are visible in the background.
A woman stands behind a table with brochures, handing candy to a young girl in a pink jacket. Other children and adults are gathered around the table at what appears to be a community event.
A smiling woman in a green dress wears a tiara and a sash that says Its My Birthday, sitting in front of window blinds.
A woman in a blue shirt talks to another woman holding a clipboard at an indoor table with flyers and fruit. A third person sits in the background. The setting appears to be informational or health-related.
A cardboard cutout of a smiling cartoon girl with Aleeyah written above her is displayed on a pink table next to toys and yellow wristbands.
A young child in a gray hoodie stands near a stroller, holding snacks. Adults in the background are talking near a blue table with flyers. The setting appears to be indoors at an event or community gathering.
Three children play with colorful building blocks on a beige mat. One child wears a black hoodie, another a blue shirt, and the third has braided hair. Plastic bins and toy tracks are visible in the background.
An adult in a yellow shirt smiles while holding a baby wrapped in a pink blanket. The baby looks off to the side, and they are sitting in an indoor setting.
A man wearing a patterned hoodie and cap plays a drum indoors. He has a gray goatee and wears a green ribbon pin. People and event banners are visible in the background.
Two women smile at a table with informational materials. One holds a flyer. They stand in front of a white wall, and various flyers and brochures are displayed on the table in front of them.
A woman in a denim jacket smiles at another woman. She wears a white t-shirt with a cartoon girl and the name Aleeah on it. Purple balloons and posters are visible in the background.
A woman stands beside a seated child at a table with toys and learning materials. Other people and informational booths are visible in the background of the indoor event.
Two women sit at a table with informational materials, pens, and snacks. Both are smiling, and the table is covered with a purple cloth. The background is a plain light gray wall.
A young girl in a pink coat receives a green plush toy from an adult at a booth with activity materials, while others stand nearby.
People attend a community event indoors, interacting at tables with informational materials, colorful tablecloths, balloons, and pamphlets. A person with a brown backpack stands facing a seated man behind a table.
A woman in a white shirt speaks to another woman holding a phone and tote bag, while a young girl holding her hand stands beside them, looking at the camera.
A woman wearing an orange CoCo Doulas shirt sits and smiles at a table. A child walks past in the background. The setting appears to be indoors, possibly at an event or fair.
A smiling boy with a green dragon face painting sits in a pink chair outdoors, wearing a black jacket.
A woman holding a baby stands at a table with books and yellow balloons, speaking to a person behind the table at an indoor event.
A wooden sign reads Stronger Starts Roadshow with First 5 California. People and children stand under a purple tent beside a blue Hands-On Play Zone sign at an outdoor event.
Two women stand indoors, smiling at the camera. Both wear uniforms with matching embroidered badges. One wears a navy blazer over a white shirt, and the other wears a blue polo shirt over a striped long-sleeve top.
A diverse group of adults smile and wave under purple First 5 California tents at an outdoor event. A sign reads Stronger Starts Roadshow. Some participants wear event shirts and jackets.

 

Watch the highlight reel we put together:

 

 

Want to connect with all the partners from the event?

Don’t forget to check out our East County Resource Directory to continue connecting with the same partners and organizations from the Resource Fair to help you stay connected as your children grow—from womb to classroom.

 

Click here to return to our Ready Kids East County page for families.

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