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Things to do in Oakland

Things to do in Oakland in 2026: 10 upcoming events plus 59 bars, cafes and venues. Next up: Friday, September 4, 2026. Plan a day or night with Mosey.

24 places 10 events mostly Outdoors Plan a day with Mosey

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  1. Prescott Market HallFood · $
  2. Acta Non Verba - West Oakland Farm ParkOutdoors · Free
  3. Golden State Bonsai GardenOutdoors · Free
  4. Marigold CafeFood · $
  5. Middle Harbor Shoreline ParkOutdoors · Free
  6. Faction Brewing Tasting RoomNightlife · $
  7. Brix Factory BrewingNightlife · $
  8. Sláinte Pub & GrubNightlife · $
  9. Complex OaklandNightlife · $$
  10. Mad OakNightlife · $
  11. Oakland Athletic ClubNightlife · $
  12. The TelegraphNightlife · $
  13. Thee Stork ClubNightlife · $
  14. Brotzeit LokalNightlife · $
  15. Room 389Nightlife · $
  16. Temescal BrewingNightlife · $
  17. The AvenueNightlife · $
  18. Aisle5Nightlife · $
  19. Ordinaire Wine Shop & Wine BarNightlife · $
  20. RedfieldNightlife · $
  21. Davie Tennis StadiumOutdoors · Free
  22. Lookout PointOutdoors · Free
  23. The Grand ViewOutdoors · Free
  24. Black Panther Party MuseumCulture · Free
  25. Hike & SipFriday, September 4, 2026 · Chabot Space & Science Center
  26. Hike & SipSaturday, September 5, 2026 · Chabot Space & Science Center
  27. Friday Nights at OMCA with Duniya Dance and Drum Company + Bongo Sidibe & The TonTonsFriday, September 11, 2026 · OMCA campus
  28. Parks and Community Resource Fair - RichmondSaturday, September 12, 2026 · East Bay Regional Park District
  29. Fall Teacher NightFriday, September 18, 2026 · Friday Nights at OMCA
  30. Friday Nights at OMCA with Kiyomi & Cal Raijin TaikoFriday, September 18, 2026 · OMCA campus
  31. Friday Nights at OMCA with Los TranquilosFriday, September 25, 2026 · OMCA campus
  32. Oakland First FridaysFriday, October 2, 2026 · Telegraph Avenue between 22nd and 27th Streets
  33. Boo at the Zoo (Oakland Zoo)Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Oakland Zoo
  34. Boo at the Zoo (Oakland Zoo)Sunday, October 18, 2026 · Oakland Zoo

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Upcoming events in Oakland

FriSep 4
  1. All dayHike & SipChabot Space & Science Center · Museum · Ages 5–13
SatSep 5
  1. All dayHike & SipChabot Space & Science Center · Museum · Ages 5–13Adults 21+, $40 Members receive $15 off Guided Stroll Immersive Trek Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing…
FriSep 11
  1. All dayFriday Nights at OMCA with Duniya Dance and Drum Company + Bongo Sidibe & The TonTonsOMCA campus · Culture · Ages 3–12Live Performance by Duniya Dance and Drum Company, Live Music by Bongo Sidibe & The TonTons, DJ set by VEYN, Afro Soca Dance Lesson with…Free
SatSep 12
  1. 1 PMParks and Community Resource Fair - RichmondEast Bay Regional Park District · Park · Ages 5–13
FriSep 18
  1. 4:30 PMFall Teacher NightFriday Nights at OMCA · Culture · Ages 3–12Calling all teachers! In celebration of our school communities, teachers and principals are invited to join us for OMCA’s Annual Fall…Free
  2. All dayFriday Nights at OMCA with Kiyomi & Cal Raijin TaikoOMCA campus · Culture · Ages 3–12Live Performance by Cal Raijin Taiko, Live Music by Kiyomi, Music Set by DJ Dailo Mac, Annual Fall Teacher Night, ScholarMatch, and Gallery…Free
FriSep 25
  1. All dayFriday Nights at OMCA with Los TranquilosOMCA campus · Culture · Ages 3–12Live Music by Los Tranquilos, Disco Dance Lesson with Soulchild, Caja Mágica’s All-Vinyl DJ Set, Bike East Bay Community Tabling, and…Free
FriOct 2
  1. All dayOakland First FridaysTelegraph Avenue between 22nd and 27th Streets · Community · Ages 3–13Monthly free, family-friendly Telegraph Avenue street festival with art, food, music, and community culture.Free
SatOct 17
  1. 10 AMBoo at the Zoo (Oakland Zoo)Oakland Zoo · Festival · All agesBoo at the Zoo at Oakland Zoo: Halloween festivities, trading cards hunt, pathway animal encounters, and a Saturday costume contest (12pm in the Wildlife Theater).
SunOct 18
  1. 10 AMBoo at the Zoo (Oakland Zoo)Oakland Zoo · Festival · All agesBoo at the Zoo at Oakland Zoo: Halloween festivities, trading cards hunt, pathway animal encounters, and a Saturday costume contest (12pm in the Wildlife Theater).