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Certified farmers' market in Old Oakland historic district offers diverse, affordable produce year‑round, rain or shine, accepting WIC, EBT and Market Match.
Children's Fairyland in Oakland opens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lunaverse at Chabot Space & Science Center presents a 16‑minute dialogue on moon motion, phases, eclipses, tides and origin, narrated by a child and Luna for all ages.
The Sun: Our Living Star (Chabot Space & Science Center) — 25‑minute immersive fulldome planetarium show featuring never‑before‑seen images of the Sun’s surface, ages 6 and up.
Friends of Montclair RR Trail (1901-1903 Asilomar Dr, Oakland) — Volunteers of any skill or energy level assist trail upkeep, all ages.
Habitat restoration workday in Fern Ravine with weeding and mulching; bring water, sun protection, layers, pants, and sturdy shoes; tools and instructions provided.
Naturalist Melissa, librarians Deborah and Sheila lead nature exploration activities and a themed storytime at Landvale Picnic Area, parking fee may apply, all ages.
Costume contest in the Wildlife Theater at the Wayne & Gladys Valley Children’s Zoo offers great prizes.
Glowfari at Oakland Zoo displays hundreds of animal lanterns themed around California forests, San Francisco Bay, Montana, Florida Everglades, and Hawaii, for all ages.
Stories, songs, and library chickens entertain kids during storytime, then free garden play follows at Elmhurst Branch, Oakland, snacks provided, for ages 12 and under.
California Trail stations let visitors match animal tracks, build bridges, and learn bear safety, starting at Condor Pavilion through Bison Outlook, free with zoo admission, all ages.
