District 5 Weekend Beautification

Sat · Oct 24·Bridgeview Trail & Monterey Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602

Volunteers work weekly to remove invasive species, prevent erosion, and protect native plants in the Monterey redwood forest at Bridgeview Trail.

Sat · Oct 24·7101 Edgewater Drive, Oakland, CA 94621

Bulky Block Party (7101 Edgewater Drive, Oakland) — Residents with vehicles haul large loads to the site.

Sat · Oct 24·African American Museum and Library at Oakland, Museum Gallery, Oakland

Opening reception showcases original Black Panther Party newspapers (1967‑1971) at African American Museum and Library, covering trials, free breakfast, Ten‑Point Program, and more for all ages.

Sat · Oct 24·9 AM – 2 PM·Grand Lake Farmers Market, Splash Pad Park, 746 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Grand Lake Farmers Market (Splash Pad Park) — 100+ vendors, 40+ farmers, ranchers, seafood, dairy, flowers, coffee, pastries, hot food; CalFresh EBT, Market Match, WIC accepted.

Sat · Oct 24·Woodminster Cascade, Joaquin Miller Park, 3300 Joaquin Miller Rd, Oakland, CA 94602

Volunteer projects improve trail safety and visitor amenities at Woodminster Cascade in Joaquin Miller Park.

Sat · Oct 24·Lake Merritt Sail Boat House, 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Lake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup (Lake Merritt Sail Boat House) — Public volunteer cleanup; register on the website to attend.

Sat · Oct 24·2299 Tunnel Rd #2287, Oakland, CA 94618

Garden with NHCA on Fourth Saturdays meets at 2299 Tunnel Rd #2287, Oakland.

Sat · Oct 24·Peralta Hacienda Park, 2465 34th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601

Community members gather at Peralta Hacienda Park to collect litter, weed, and trim edges for park upkeep.