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Things to do in Oakland

Things to do in Oakland in 2026: 20 upcoming events plus 59 bars, cafes and venues. Next up: Friday, October 9, 2026. Plan a day or night with Mosey.

24 places 20 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. Friday Nights at OMCA with CHIKA DIFriday, October 9, 2026 · OMCA campus
  26. Shared Sky Festival – Day 1Friday, October 9, 2026 · Chabot Space & Science Center
  27. Shared Sky Festival – Day 1Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Chabot Space & Science Center
  28. Capturing Star Trails with a SmartphoneSaturday, October 10, 2026 · Chabot Space & Science Center
  29. Shared Sky Festival – Day 2Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Chabot Space & Science Center
  30. Shared Sky Festival – Day 2Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Chabot Space & Science Center
  31. Paint & Sip: Spooky AstronomyWednesday, October 14, 2026 · Chabot Space & Science Center
  32. Friday Nights at OMCA with MacArthur Maze | 60th Anniversary of the Black Panther PartyFriday, October 16, 2026 · OMCA campus
  33. Hike & SipFriday, October 16, 2026 · Chabot Space & Science Center
  34. Boo at the Zoo (Oakland Zoo)Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Oakland Zoo
  35. Boo at the Zoo (Oakland Zoo)Sunday, October 18, 2026 · Oakland Zoo
  36. Friday Nights at OMCA with DATANAGANFriday, October 23, 2026 · OMCA campus
  37. Hike & SipFriday, October 23, 2026 · Chabot Space & Science Center
  38. Science is a Drag!Friday, October 23, 2026 · Chabot Space & Science Center
  39. Boo at the Zoo (Oakland Zoo)Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Oakland Zoo
  40. Boo at the Zoo (Oakland Zoo)Sunday, October 25, 2026 · Oakland Zoo
  41. Friday Nights at OMCA with LA GENTE SFFriday, October 30, 2026 · OMCA campus
  42. Boo at the Zoo (Oakland Zoo)Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Oakland Zoo
  43. Boo at the Zoo (Oakland Zoo)Sunday, November 1, 2026 · Oakland Zoo
  44. Oakland First FridaysFriday, November 6, 2026 · Telegraph Avenue between 22nd and 27th Streets

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Upcoming events in Oakland

FriOct 9
  1. All dayFriday Nights at OMCA with CHIKA DIOMCA campus · Culture · Ages 3–12Live Music by CHIKA DI, Dance Lesson and Showcase with Hustle By The Lake, DJ set by BLOOM, and Gallery Chats from This Friday Night at…Free
  2. All dayShared Sky Festival – Day 1Chabot Space & Science Center · Museum · Ages 5–13
SatOct 10
  1. 11 AMShared Sky Festival – Day 1Chabot Space & Science Center · Museum · Ages 5–1311:00 am - 4:30 pm Shared Sky Festival – Day 1 $24 Adults, $19 Youth/Seniors/Students, Free for Members Buy Tickets Join us for the Shared…Free
  2. 1 PMCapturing Star Trails with a SmartphoneChabot Space & Science Center · Museum · Ages 5–131:00 pm - 2:00 pm Capturing Star Trails with a Smartphone Capturing Star Trails with a Smartphone by Nico Carver This talk is a part of our…
  3. All dayShared Sky Festival – Day 2Chabot Space & Science Center · Museum · Ages 5–13
SunOct 11
  1. 11 AMShared Sky Festival – Day 2Chabot Space & Science Center · Museum · Ages 5–1311:00 am - 4:30 pm Shared Sky Festival – Day 2 $24 Adults, $19 Youth/Seniors/Students, Free for Members Buy Tickets Join us for the Shared…Free
WedOct 14
  1. All dayPaint & Sip: Spooky AstronomyChabot Space & Science Center · Museum · Ages 5–13
FriOct 16
  1. All dayFriday Nights at OMCA with MacArthur Maze | 60th Anniversary of the Black Panther PartyOMCA campus · Culture · Ages 3–12Live Performance by MacArthur Maze, Music Set by DJ Black Woman ™ , Live Figure Drawing with Sketchboard Co., and Gallery Chats from This…Free
  2. All dayHike & SipChabot Space & Science Center · Museum · Ages 5–13
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).
FriOct 23
  1. All dayFriday Nights at OMCA with DATANAGANOMCA campus · Culture · Ages 5–12Live Music by DATANAGAN, DJ Set by MAMA SAN, K-Pop Dance Lesson with Ronnie, Community Tabling: YOUth Decide, and Gallery Chats from Friday…Free
  2. All dayHike & SipChabot Space & Science Center · Museum · Ages 5–13
  3. 7:30 PMScience is a Drag!Chabot Space & Science Center · Museum · Ages 5–13 · $7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Science is a Drag! $20 Adults, 18+, $10 for Members Buy Tickets Chabot’s annual drag show is BACK! Set your phasers to…
SatOct 24
  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 25
  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).
FriOct 30
  1. All dayFriday Nights at OMCA with LA GENTE SFOMCA campus · Culture · Ages 3–12Live Music by LA GENTE SF, DJ Set by mare.e.fresh, and Gallery Chats from Friday Night at OMCA brings an infectious global sound to the…Free
SatOct 31
  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).
SunNov 1
  1. 9 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).
FriNov 6
  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