Independent Order of Odd Fellows · Since 1866

Welcome

A home for friendship, love & truth in Hayward.

You’ve found the home of the Hayward Odd Fellows — Sycamore Lodge #129. We’re a group of caring, hard-working neighbors dedicated to making ourselves and our community a better place.

Friendship · Love · Truth

Sycamore Lodge members at a community event
Sycamore Lodge members at a community event

Who we are

Belong

A lodge built on service & friendship

About Us

Our lodge & history

Chartered in 1866, Sycamore Lodge #129 has served Hayward for over 150 years — from the historic lodge hall to community partnerships across the East Bay.

Membership

Join the Odd Fellows

All are welcome. Members share in fellowship, monthly socials, and service projects that give back to the Hayward community.

Community

Events & partnerships

Free summer concerts, Peace & Pizza nights, game nights, and more — open to neighbors, families, and friends all year round.

Sunday, Oct 25 · At the Lodge Hall

A Halloween concert with the East Bay Symphonic Band

The band returns to life at the lodge hall! Join us for dinner and dessert, a costume contest, scary stories, and live music. All ages, and children are especially welcome.

Free Admission

All Ages

6–9 PM

Concert at 7:30

Oct

25

Sun

Coming up

Nov

15

Sun

Young Musicians · Strings · Free

Chamber Music Program applications due

Program runs Jan 22–24 · Ages 12 to adult · Apply online

Apply

Nov

29

Sun

Holiday Drive · Raffle & Bingo

Toys for Tots & Canned Food Drive

3:00–6:00 PM · Bring a new, unwrapped toy and canned food

Details

Sunday, Nov 29 · At the Lodge Hall

Toys for Tots & Canned Food Drive

Bring a new, unwrapped toy and canned food for families in need, then stay for refreshments, three raffles, two bingo games, and prizes. Ugly Christmas sweaters encouraged!

All Ages

3–6 PM

Raffles & Bingo

Bring a Toy

Nov

29

Sun

Coming up

Nov

15

Sun

Young Musicians · Strings · Free

Chamber Music Program applications due

Program runs Jan 22–24 · Ages 12 to adult · Apply online

Apply

Fri–Sun, Jan 22–24 · At the Lodge Hall

Young Musicians’ Chamber Music Weekend

A free three-day chamber music workshop for string players ages 12 to adult. Students rehearse in small groups with coaches and finish with a concert on Sunday afternoon.

Free

Strings

Ages 12 to Adult

Sunday Concert

Jan

22

Fri

Classes & workshops

Book

Now

2 hrs

Craft · Beginners welcome · $40

Charge Book Cover Embroidery Class

2-hour class with Laura Tandeske · Open to everyone · Makes a great gift

Book

Classes & workshops

Embroidery class · Book anytime

Stitch your own Odd Fellows charge book cover

Taught by Laura Tandeske · Beginners welcome · $40 + $10 kit

Details

Our community

Fellowship

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Odd Fellows believe in Friendship, Love, and Truth. If you’d like to give back, make new friends, and help your community, we’d love to meet you.