January 5, 2025
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11:00 am
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5:00 pm
Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6.
In between exploring the galleries, pick up some locally-made goods from our shop, or relax outside in our updated garden.
Visitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance to secure your preferred entry time and reduce your wait. Tickets are available at the admissions desk on a first-come, first-served basis.
Did you know that the Oakland Museum of California has great exhibits and family fun all year round? Subscribe to the newsletter for info about happenings and events. [LINK]
Double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed. Report Event
Image credit/image courtesy of Oakland Museum of California
Free
December 2, 2023
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5:30 pm
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7:30 pm
The annual Lighted Yacht Parade hosted by the Encinal and Oakland Yacht Clubs on the Oakland/Alameda Estuary. The event will benefit Alameda County Community Food Bank and Oakland Firefighters.
The parade will start between Wind River and the Fortman Marina’s public pier (the parade ‘staging area’). Starting at about 5:30 PM the boats will proceed down the Alameda side of the estuary past Encinal and Oakland Yacht Clubs.
Continuing down the Alameda side past Pasta Pelican, the boats will then cross to the Oakland side and pass by the Port of Oakland, and Scott’s Seafood. Next, the parade will turn to make its way past Grand and Fortman Marinas on the way back to the staging area at Wind River.
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Free
July 2, 2023
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1:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Join us for performances by Great Wall Youth Orchestra, Oaktown Jazz Workshop Performance Ensemble, and Oakland Symphony Youth Orchestra.
See OSYO before they head off to Eastern Europe! Bring a picnic and enjoy the music!
Instrument Petting Zoo at 1:15 pm
Live Music at 2 pm
Bring your lunch and lawn chair and enjoy the picnic in the lawn area.
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Free
January 13, 2024
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11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Education supplies, arts and crafts supply store, Lakeshore Learning hosts a free kids craft Saturday from 11 am – 3 pm. No reservations required. Click on the MORE INFO link to find a store near you.
Did you know that workshops, craft sessions and cooking classes at local stores is a great way for your child to learn something new and have fun at the same time? We promise not to tell! Find other store events in the Bay area at our Store Events page.
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General Rules for Store Events: Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event limited based on store capacity. Parents must stay with their children. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice. While supplies last.
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Image courtesy of Lakeshore Learning
Free
Just drop in.
April 1, 2023
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10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Learn swim basics at our free community event at the West Campus Pool. It’s not an April Fool’s joke—this is a free, fun, and educational event!
This event is for families that are new to swimming. Learn about swim safety, basics of swimming, community safety resources and more from our trained and experienced staff.
Bring your towels and swimwear because we’re getting in the pool! For more information, contact DC Pompey at dpompey@cityofberkeley.info.
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Free
Free, but reservations/ticket required.
Image credit/image courtesy of Berkeley Park & Rec.
