Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
DECEMBER 15-21
Dive into the vibrant world of Fruitvale Posada – where every moment is a celebration of culture, community, and pure joy! 🎉
The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.
Friday 12/15
10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime
10:30am 510families Music & Movement
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Jump and Shake Time @THP South
10:30am Visit Oakland Fairyland Toddler Storytime
11am 510families Christmas Tours at the Patterson House for Families
11am Berkeley Public Library Stay-n-Play @West
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
12pm 510families Visit with Wildlife
12pm The Mercury News Fairy Winterland: United by Light!
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
1pm Oakland Public Library Mandela Partners Produce Stand
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
5pm Visit Oakland Black Cultural Zone: Salsa 'N' Skate
5:15pm 510families Free Outdoor Xmas Movie
7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)
7pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted
7:30pm 510families Free Telescope Viewings
7:30pm The Mercury News BAILA! Community. Dance. Party.
7:30pm Eventbrite Free Key Choir: Before the Dawn
8pm Eventbrite Berkeley Comedy Co-op
8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn
8pm Eventbrite Wintersongs with Kitka - OAKLAND
Saturday 12/16
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10am Visit Oakland Fruitvale Posada
10:30am 510families Creature Feature: Meet Animals
11am 510families Family Time
11am Visit Oakland Holiday Fest - Winter Market at The Bridge Yard
11am 510families Seasonal Wreathmaking at the Farm
11am Alameda County Fair THE LINK UP
11am Berkeley Public Library Puppet Co. Presents The Nutcracker @North
11am Berkeley Public Library Winter Vibes Stamp Making @West
11am Fourth Street Holiday Artisan Market @ Fourth Street Maker’s Row
11am Oakland Public Library Family Time
11am Visit Oakland Festival of Joy & Give Joy Campaign
12pm Visit Oakland Free Selfies with Santa
12pm Visit Oakland Fairy Winterland: United by Light!
12pm Oakland Public Library The Bike Fix
12pm 510families Santa on Solano Ave.
12pm 510families Selfies with Santa Claus
12pm The Mercury News Fairy Winterland: United by Light!
12pm Jack London Square FREE SELFIES WITH SANTA
12:15pm Eventbrite Free Organic Chemistry Singles Mixer - Holiday Volunteering @ The Food Bank
1pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted
1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY CHATS AT OMCA
1:30pm 510families Recreation Swim
3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Game Day @ 81st Ave // Dia de Juegos para Adolescentes
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
5:15pm 510families Free Outdoor Xmas Movie
5:30pm Fourth Street A Holiday Fantasy Parade - You Drive, We Wave!
7pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted
7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn
8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Calabash
Sunday 12/17
9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
11am Jack London Square JACK LONDON SQUARE FARMER'S MARKET
11am 510families Christmas Tours at the Patterson House for Families
12pm Drake’s Brewing S’MORES & STOUTS
12pm 510families Model Trains at the Golden State Model Railroad Museum
12pm 510families Santa on Solano Ave.
12pm 510families Selfies with Santa Claus
12pm Jack London Square FREE SELFIES WITH SANTA
12pm The Mercury News Fairy Winterland: United by Light!
1pm Oakland Museum of California SPOTLIGHT SUNDAYS: HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE AND COLLAGE-FEST
2pm Oakland Public Library Puzzle Challenge - Winter Edition
2pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
Monday 12/18
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
9am 510families Visit the Little Farm
10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
11:30am 510families Drop-In Tot Public Swim
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
Tuesday 12/19
10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North
11am The Mercury News Taco Tuesday at Tipsy Putt East Bay
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
11:30am 510families Drop-In Tot Public Swim
12pm 510families Visit with Wildlife
4pm Oakland Public Library Family Game Night @ 81st Ave // Noche De Juegos en Familia
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
6pm Drake’s Brewing TRIVIA NIGHT AT DRAKE’S DEALERSHIP
7pm FunCheap Trivia Night + All-Night Happy Hour at Plank (Oakland)
Wednesday 12/20
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
9am 510families Visit the Little Farm
9am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10:30am 510families Story Time on the Lawn
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am Oakland Public Library Chair Yoga
12pm Visit Oakland Fairy Winterland: United by Light!
12pm The Mercury News Fairy Winterland: United by Light!
3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Gaming @ Dimond
3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Hangout // Pasa Tiempo de Adolescentes
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Movie Night @Claremont
6pm Drake’s Brewing TRIVIA NIGHT AT DRAKE’S BARREL HOUSE
7pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted
7:30pm FunCheap Secret Winter Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Dec. 20)
Thursday 12/21
8am 510families Explore Blake Garden
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
11:30am Oakland Public Library Community Connections
12pm The Mercury News Fairy Winterland: United by Light!
2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
5pm 510families Santa Visits
5:30pm Chabad Oakland 3rd Annual Oakland Car Menorah Parade
6pm Berkeley Public Library Family Movie Night @North
6pm Visit Oakland Family Astronomy: Winter Solstice - The Longest Night
6:15pm 510families Free Movie Night: The Polar Express
6:30pm Drake’s Brewing PINKY’S PAINTING PARTY
7pm FunCheap “HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
7pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted
8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn