Oaktoberfest in The Dimond

Sat · Oct 3·10 AM – 4 PM·Children's Fairyland · Oakland

Join us for 3 weekends celebrating Latinx Heritage w/ arts & crafts, cultural performances, hands-on activities, and more surprises! — Celebrate Latinx Heritage at Fairyland! Join us for three full weekends of family fun celebrating and uplifting the vibrant beauty within the Latinx diaspora. Traditional arts & crafts,…

Sat · Oct 3·11 AM – 7 PM·Fruitvale Ave & MacArthur Blvd, Dimond District, Oakland, CA

Free all-ages German-style beer and music festival in the Dimond District, with a Family Strasse kids play zone. Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm.

Sat · Oct 3·Horseshoe Loop Picnic Area, Oakland, CA 94611

Join us for a habitat restoration workday of weeding and mulching in Fern Ravine! Please bring water, sun protection, layers, pants, and sturdy shoes. All tools and instructions will be provided.

Sat · Oct 3·Corner of Foothill Blvd & Cole St, Oakland, CA 94601

Help keep our community clean and beautiful - join us for a fun morning!

Sat · Oct 10·10 AM · 1 PM·Rockridge Branch, Oakland

Volunteer computer tutors are available to help you with basic tasks during your daily hour in the library computer lab. They can help you set up an e-mail account, make a resume, search job listings, internet surfing and more. Volunteer schedules can change frequently so feel free to call the library to verify that th…

Thu · Oct 15·6 PM – 11 PM·Gardens at Lake Merritt, 666 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA

The Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt (BGLM) takes pride in Oakland’s Autumn Lights Festival (ALF). The three-night event raises funds for the Gardens at Lake Merritt, which includes the BGLM. The Gardens at Lake Merritt were established more than a half century ago. They are a collection of themed gardens requiring varyin…

Fri · Oct 16·5 PM – 9 PM·OMCA campus · Oakland

This Friday Night at OMCA, Colombian-American singer-songwriter CHIKA DI brings her vibrant sound to the Garden Stage with a high-energy bilingual performance. Blending Afro-Latin rhythms, Cumbia pop, electronic influences, and heartfelt storytelling, her joyful set celebrates culture and connection while inviting audi…

Sat · Oct 3·9:30 AM – 12 PM·Mastick Senior Center- Skills Center, Alameda, CA

Designed for beginners and intermediate skill levels in glass art seeking to refresh, sharpen, and share their knowledge with fellow class members. Must be able to work independently to design, construct, and complete projects.

Sat · Oct 3·10 AM – 1 PM·The Library at The Village Kids' Club, Alameda, CA

Drop in anytime for three hands-on science stations: a cow heart dissection, an electronics teardown, and dry ice demos. Meet the team, explore The Library, and see how The Village Kids' Club uses both of its Alameda locations. Free for families, no registration needed.

Sat · Oct 3·10 AM – 4 PM·Alameda Marina, Alameda, CA

Join us in beautiful Alameda for a one-day craft and vintage market celebrating handmade goods, tasty bites, timeless finds, and local creativity. A special spin-off of beloved local shop **Two Marys’ Mercantile**, this curated market brings together talented makers, collectors, and the community for a day of shopping,…