Lighted Yacht Parade

December 2, 2023 @ 5:30 pm 7:30 pm

Things to do for families in the Bay area Christmas 2023

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
Broadway and Embarcadero
Oakland, CA 94607 USA
510.645.9292
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Oakland Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert | Oakland City Hall

July 2, 2023 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

Youth Orchestra Bon Voyage Concert at Oakland City Hall

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
1 Frank Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, California 94612 United States
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Free Kids Learning Event | Lakeshore Learning

January 13, 2024 @ 11:00 am 3:00 pm

Lakeshore Learning Free Kids Crafts
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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

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Free Just drop in.
121 Bernal Rd, Ste 80 #1044
CF San Jose, CA 95119 United States

April Pools Day | West Campus Pool

April 1, 2023 @ 10:00 am 12:00 pm

Berkeley April Pools Day. Learn swim basics at our free community event at the West Campus Pool.

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.

2100 Browning St
Berkeley, California 94702 United States
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Arbor Day Tree Planting | San Pablo Park

April 29, 2023 @ 9:00 am 2:00 pm

Berkeley Arbor Day Tree Planting

Come celebrate community tree planting and Arbor Day celebration at San Pablo Park.

Bring friends, join neighbors, meet City Parks Department staff and be part of the urban forest growing process. Get your hands dirty, learn about the collective of tree species and the role trees play in our environment:

  • Cooling shade
  • Clean air
  • Create habitat for wildlife
  • Healthier communities
  • Natural beauty
  • Climate-change resilience

The City tree planting coordinators will also be on site to take street tree planting requests to further beautify where we live and work. We’ll provide the tools, trees, guidance, and lunch. Volunteers please bring outdoor appropriate clothing (including closed-toed shoes) that can get a bit dirty in the grass and soil.

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 credit/image courtesy of Berkeley Arbor Day Tree Planting

Free
2800 Park St
Berkeley, CA 94702 United States
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