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Saturday May 25
(10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.)
Come Celebrate Elephants Day at Oakland Zoo
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All events and activities will focus on elephants. There will be elephant information stations throughout the Zoo, teaching fascinating things about our precocious pachyderms. One will even have the chance to go behind-the-scenes for an elephant barn tour
Venue: Oakland Zoo
Website: http://www.oaklandzoo.org/
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Friday May 31
(3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.)
Remember Them: Champions for Humanity
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We are pleased to announce that the epic, educational and inspirational monument ‘Remember Them: Champions for Humanity’ has been twelve years of dreaming, designing, and diligent efforts in the making and is now complete.
Venue: The Henry J. Kaiser Memorial Park
Website: http://www.oaklandchamber.com/
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Saturday June 01
- June 29 (7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P0.M.)
Sunset & Bay Lights Cruise - Every Saturday
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Enjoy the best seat on the water with Bay Voyager for spectacular views of the Port of Oakland, San Francisco skyline and The Bay of Lights.
Venue: Bay Voyager
Website: http://www.bayvoyager.com
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Wednesday June 05
- June 26 (6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.)
Workout Wednesdays with LES MILLS® - Every Wednesday
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Exercise should be fun, and not a chore! Every Wednesday, join a new workout class with LES MILLS including strength, martial arts, mind/body and more. There is something for everyone, and for all fitness levels. These free classes are led by inspiring, qualified instructors.
Venue: Jack London Square – Foot of Broadway
Website: http://www.lesmills.com
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Friday June 07
- June 28 (8:30 P.M. & 10:00 P.M.)
Dancing Under the Stars - Every Friday
Outdoors
It’s back – the incredible popular dancing event! Kick up your heels and enjoy a free dance lesson provided by the Linden Street Dance Studio! Each week will feature a different type of dance followed by a dance party to practice what was learned.
Venue: Foot of Broadway
Website: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com
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Monday June 17
(10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.)
4th Annual Oakland Senior Summer Free Day
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Come out and celebrate Senior Summer Free Day. Oakland residents 65+ receive free admission to the Oakland Zoo. Seniors must be 65+ with valid identification and must be residents of Oakland.
Venue: Oakland Zoo
Website: http://www.oaklandzoo.org/
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Saturday June 22
Summer Sailstice Celebration
Outdoors
Come out and invite your sailing friends from Russia, Oman, Germany, Japan, San Diego, Corpus Christie - we're aiming to get at least one sailboat signed up and sailing in all 360 degrees of longitude around the world.
Website: http://www.summersailstice.com
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Saturday June 22
(7:30 P.M.)
Moonlight Kayaking
Outdoors
Enjoy paddling by moonlight with a bright full moon lighting the way through the Oakland estuary.
Venue: California Canoe & Kayak
Website: http://www.calkayak.com/
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Thursday June 27
(7:30 P.M.)
Waterfront Flicks Presents - "Life of Pi"
Outdoors
Jack London Square invites moviegoers to cozy up on the waterfront this summer for free outdoor screenings of hit movies, as part of the Square’s Waterfront Flicks series. Waterfront Flicks will host fan favorites on Thursdays at sundown including The Dark Knight Rises, Life of Pi, Hitchcock, Brave, Skyfall and The Goonies.
Venue: Jack London Square - Market Lawn @ Sunset
Website: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com
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Sunday July 07
(12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.)
The 10th Anniversary Temescal Street Fair
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This year, there will be four stages the Main stage, Kid's stage and two Jazz stages and three additional blocks of vendors, offering even more chances to promote local artists, craftspeople and creative dare-to-doers, representing the area's rich tapestry of creativity and culture.
Venue: In Temescal
Website: http://www.hesternet.net/events
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Thursday July 11
(7:30 P.M.)
Waterfront Flicks Presents “Hitchcock”
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Jack London Square invites moviegoers to cozy up on the waterfront this summer for free outdoor screenings of hit movies, as part of the Square’s Waterfront Flicks series. Waterfront Flicks will host fan favorites on Thursdays at sundown including The Dark Knight Rises, Life of Pi, Hitchcock, Brave, Skyfall and The Goonies.
Venue: Jack London Square - Market Lawn @ Sunset
Website: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com
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Saturday July 20
(11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.)
2013 Pedalfest at Jack London Square
Outdoors
Pedalfest rolls into Jack London Square to celebrate all-things cycling at the Bay Area’s premier bicycle festival. This annual event will pack the waterfront with more than 20,000 biking enthusiasts enjoying bicycle-themed entertainment, food and exhibits.
Venue: Jack London Square
Website: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com
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Sunday October 06
(12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.)
Rockridge Out and About
Outdoors
College Avenue will transform into a street festival focusing on the retail merchants, businesses and services located on College Avenue. Live Music, Chef Stage, Market Hall's Picnic in the Street, Wellness Tent, Kid's Area, Rockridge Merchant/Artisan Marketplace, Gourmet Food & Beverage Booths, Street Entertainment.
Venue: College Avenue between Alcatraz and Manila Avenue
Website: http://www.hesternet.net/events
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Saturday May 11
- May 25 (7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
Sunset & Bay Lights Cruise - Every Saturday
Outdoors
Enjoy the best seat on the water with Bay Voyager for spectacular views of the Port of Oakland, San Francisco skyline and The Bay of Lights. The Bay of Lights, inspired by the Bay Bridge’s 75th anniversary, is the world’s largest LED light sculpture stretching 1.8 miles wide and 500 feet high.
Venue: Bay Voyager
Website: http://bayvoyager.com/
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Friday May 10
- October 11 (5:30 P.M. - 08:30 P.M.)
Bites Off Broadway Mobile Food and Family Fun
Outdoors
Featuring the best of Oakland's own food culture. Lawn Games, Hula Hooping and Face-Painting! Produced by Karen Hester Loakal Productions as a way to highlight Oakland's burgeoning mobile food vending scene and revitalize and activate Broadway as a major Oakland boulevard.
Venue: In front of Studio One Art Center
Website: http://www.hesternet.net/events
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Monday May 07
- November 27
Boca Business Lunch
Outdoors
Come try the new Bocanova's "Boca Business Lunch," which includes a 3-course menu of soup or salad, an entree, and mignardises. Every Monday through Friday.
Venue: Bokanova
Website: http://www.bocanova.com
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Saturday May 05
- December 07
Summer Walking Tours
Outdoors
Providing an intriguing combination of outdoor exercise and education about our city's unique architectural, historic and cultural heritage. The tours are two-hour walks lead by knowledgable guides, and range from very easy to moderately challenging.
Venue: Oakland City Center
Website: http://www.oaklandheritage.org
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Ongoing
Japanese Lantern Dedication
Outdoors
Come celebrate the dedication of 10 Japanese Lanterns and Yoshino Cherry Tree at Lake Merritt.
Venue: Torii Gate at Lake Merritt
Website: http://www.oakland-fukuoka.org/
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Ongoing
Oakland Walking Tours
Outdoors
The free 90-minute tours allow visitors to experience eight different sides of Oakland, including Old Oakland, Uptown, City Center, Lake Merritt, Preservation Park, Chinatown and more. Details online. Reserve by calling 510-238-3234.
Venue: Oakland
Website: http://www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours
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Ongoing
Farewell Escort Cruise USS Iowa
Outdoors
Don't miss this exciting event as we bid Bon Voyage to the USS IOWA as she departs San Francisco Bay for her new home in San Pedro. Departing from Jack London Square, Oakland. We’ll escort her out from Point Richmond to past the Golden Gate.
Venue: Jack London Square
Website: http://www.bayvoyager.com
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Ongoing
Celebrate CycloFemme Ride
Outdoors
This year we well start earlier and kept it an easy around town social ride. I will update more as we get closer to date.
Venue: Various Locations around Oakland
Website: http://cyclofemme.com/2013-rides/#USA
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Sundays In the Redwoods at Woodminster Amphitheater
Outdoors
Talkin All That Jazz with George Duke, Stabe Wilson & Ray McCoy.
Website: http://www.sundaysintheredwoods.com/
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Mother's Day Hike
Outdoors
Get a jumpstart on the Mother's Day weekend by enjoying a hike through the redwoods and spend some quality time with mom on this moderate 4-5 mile hike. After the hike, stay and enjoy lunch in the Skyline Bistro and view the Sun through our solar telescopes weather permitting or tour our new exhibit, Touch the Sun.
Venue: Chabot Space & Science Center
Website: http://www.chabotspace.org/
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Ongoing
Oakland Earth Day 2013
Outdoors
Do you want to clean up your street or nearby park? This is your chance to organize your neighborhood and have fun. The city will provide equipment, tools, and bags.
Venue: Various Locations Throughout Oakland
Website: http://www2.oaklandnet.com/
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Ride for a Reason 2013
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Join the annual bike ride to Sacramento to advocate for public education, and raise essential funds for school enrichment programs in Oakland. Last year, 150 riders pedaled from Oakland to the steps of the State Capitol to protest the massive cuts in funding for education.
Venue: Oakland Tech High School
Website: http://rideforareason.dojiggy.com/ng/index.cfm/a82e00/regPages/pages/?p=63986
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Friday Twilight Kayaking
Outdoors
See Oakland from a different vantage point. Kayak around Coast Guard Island as the summer sun slips away and look back on the city’s lights. First and third Fridays of the month, June 2–September 8. Minimum age 16, no experience necessary. All equipment provided. Jack London Aquatic Center, 115 Embarcadero. 5–7 p.m., $20.
Jack London Aquatic Center
510 208-6060
Website: http://www.waterfrontaction.org
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Full Moon Hike
Outdoors
A full moon hike through the redwoods. As you explore the forest, your guide will discuss planetary orbits, seasonal changes in the sky, and the importance of the "Hunters' Moon." After the hike, stay and view the night sky through Chabot's telescopes.
Website: http://www.chabotspace.org/events.htm
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Ongoing
Celebrations on the Bay - Halloween Party
Outdoors
Dress up in your favorite costume and come out on the bay to sing, dance, and party! Costume contest with prizes! Karaoke contest with prizes as well. First 30 paid singers will be guaranteed to sing, so sign up now!
Website: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/events.php
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Rockridge in the Snow
Outdoors
Annual holiday event, including a children's play area with snow, live holiday entertainment, and Toys for Tots donations.
Venue: Downtown Rockridge
Website: http://www.rockridgedistrict.com/index.html
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Pollinate Farm Grand Opening
Outdoors
Learn the basics about space requirements, coop design, feed, and how to select and care for chicks. Bring your questions. Kitty will offer help and advice on rearing a variety of animals in an urban environment.
Venue: Pollinate Farm and Garden Opening
Website: http://pollinatefarm.com/
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Pollinate Farm Grand Opening
Outdoors
Bring your questions and samples of insects and sick plants and the Master Gardeners will help you diagnose your problem, offer treatment solutions, plus give planting and growing advice.
Venue: Pollinate Farm and Garden Opening
Website: http://pollinatefarm.com/
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Join Bike Tour: Oakland on Two Wheels
Outdoors
An annual summer favorite is back, with OMCA's popular bike tours! Explore Oakland and its environs with the Museum’s bike-tripping Docents on the third Sunday of the month. Discover the incredible history of Oakland on two wheels during this leisurely two-hour ride through downtown Oakland and other Oakland neighborhoods. The tour highlights local history, architecture, environmental connections, and community stories.
Venue: Oakland Museum of California
Website: http://museumca.org/event/bike-tour-oakland-two-wheels
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Hot Rod & Custom Car Show
Outdoors
Jack London Square will showcase more than 60 vintage vehicles from the 1920s to 1960s at the Rod & Custom Car Show over Memorial Day Weekend. From car buffs to casual enthusiasts, the waterfront will transform into an auto mecca showcasing rare Model As, Roadsters, Thunderbirds and more, for all to enjoy.
Venue: Jack London Square
Website: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com
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Love Our Lake Day - Lake Merritt Boulevard Grand Opening
Outdoors
Come out and play in the streets and parks surrounding Lake Merritt.
Venue: Lake Merritt Boulevard
Website: http://www2.oaklandnet.com/
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Ongoing
Pro Arts @ Latham Square: Phil McGaughy
Outdoors
In The Botany of Desire, Michael Pollan proposes that apples may be manipulating humans into planting more apple trees, an interaction similar to how flowers use honeybees to spread pollen. The idea of assigning intention, and even consciousness, to inanimate objects resonates with artist Phil McGaughy.
Venue: Pro Arts Gallery
Website: http://oaklandartmurmur.org/events/pro-arts-latham-square-phil-mcgaughy/
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2013 All Over Oakland Urban Scavenger Hunt
Outdoors
This team-based urban scavenger hunt will encourage relationship building and problem solving as teams crack clues leading them to various developments in downtown Oakland. The focus will be on self-discovery and being connected to your surroundings. Space is limited, so sign up early! Teams will gather for an optional happy hour at the end of the event.
Venue: Frank Ogawa Plaza
Website: http://www.ebho.org/eventslist/view-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2013/05/10/85/23/affordable-housing-week-2013-kickoff-event-and-celebration
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Ongoing
8th Annual Walk To End Poverty
Outdoors
Walk with us in solidarity on May 18th in our fight to end poverty in the City of Oakland and throughout Alameda County. Enjoy live entertainment, free snacks, boating, and a children's activities!
Venue: Lake Merritt Bandstand
Website: http://www.ac-ocap.com/
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Ongoing
Jack London Square Farmers’ Market
Outdoors
Rain or shine, enjoy a selection of local produce and fresh food artisans featuring an assortment of culinary delights, baked good, tasty samplings and more. Also enjoy complimentary yoga classes, music, cooking demonstrations, nutritional experts and children’s activities.
Venue: Jack London Square
Website: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/events/farmersmarket.html
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Full Moon Hikes
Outdoors
Hike through the redwoods in the beauty of the full moon on either of two hikes. After the hike, stay and view the night sky through our telescopes weather permitting or tour the Telescope Makers Workshop.
Venue: Chabot Space & Science Center
Website: http://www.chabotspace.org/
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Slumber with the Stars
Outdoors
Spend a night under the stars or with some really cool exhibits. Join us for Slumber with the Stars, Chabot's family night out. An overnight in our Center that includes games, exhibit exploration, hike in the Redwoods, a live planetarium show and viewing through our renowned, large telescopes weather permitting.
Venue: Chabot Space & Science Center
Website: http://www.chabotspace.org/
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Rhythm ‘n Views
Outdoors
Enjoy the outdoors and get your fitness on during June! Together with the Downtown Oakland YMCA, the Cathedral is offering free fitness classes every Tuesday in June on the Plaza. These classes are free to the public, registration required via website.
Venue: Cathedral of Christ the Light
Website: http://www.ctlcathedral.org
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Ongoing
East Bay Bike Party
Outdoors
The East Bay Bike Party is a monthly mobile party for riders of all ages, experience levels, and bike types, to meet, ride, and play together in the streets on the second Friday of each month. Every month is a different theme – ranging from an “Underwater” bike party, to a “Pajama” bike ride and other interesting costumed themes.
Venue: East Bay Bart station
Website: http://eastbaybikeparty.wordpress.com/
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Moonlight Paddle
Outdoors
Another fun evening on the water kayaking around the Estuary. This event has a later starting time to maximize the moonlight paddle experience.
Venue: Tidewater Boating Center
Website: http://www.ebparks.org/
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Moon Light Paddle
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Enjoy an enchanting evening of Moonlight Paddling! The water is calm and glassy on the Oakland Estuary and the city lights add to the ambiance during this special event. You'll enjoy a leisure pace as the sun sets and the moon rises, illuminating a delightful evening.
Venue: California Canoe & Kayak
Website: http://www.calkayak.com
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Summer Art Camp
Outdoors
MOCHA camps provide engaging and enriching art activities for all children and youth. One day of each session we will take field trips away from the MOCHA campus, with art walks and visits to other museums or programs that complement the theme of the week.
Venue: Museum of Children's Art
Website: http://mocha.org
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Young Professionals Clean Oakland
Outdoors
Join Oakland Young Profesionals as they take to the streets for the first community service event, making Oakland a better place to Live, Play, Eat and Stay. Free brunch will be served after the clean-up.
Venue: City Hall
Website: http://www.oaklandchamber.com
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Open Houses at Our Parks & Rec Centers
Outdoors
Since 1985, Americans have celebrated National Park and Recreation Month during the month of July to promote the importance of parks and recreation in the U.S.
Discover Oakland Park & Recreation's many wonders.
Venue: Rotary Nature Center
Website: http://www.oaklandparks.org/
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Open Houses at Our Parks & Rec Centers
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Since 1985, Americans have celebrated National Park and Recreation Month during the month of July to promote the importance of parks and recreation in the U.S.
Discover Oakland Park & Recreation's many wonders.
Venue: Redwood Heights
Website: http://www.oaklandparks.org/
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Open Houses at Our Parks & Rec Centers
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Since 1985, Americans have celebrated National Park and Recreation Month during the month of July to promote the importance of parks and recreation in the U.S.
Discover Oakland Park & Recreation's many wonders.
Venue: Lions Pool
Website: http://www.oaklandparks.org/
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Celebrate ARBOR DAY!!!
Outdoors
Join TreeCircus and learn about tree care, conservation, our environment and a healthy planet. Meet professional arborists as they demonstrate tree climbing techniques and put YOU in the harness for a climb up too!
Venue: Children's Fairyland
Website: http://www.fairyland.org/index.htm
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Moon Light Paddle
Outdoors
Moonlight paddling is enchanting! The water is calm and glassy on the Oakland Estuary and the city lights add to the ambiance.
Venue: Oakland Estuary
Website: http://www.calkayak.com/index.cfm
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2nd Annual Walk Against Genocide
Outdoors
Join us for our 2nd Annual Walk Against Genocide.
Venue: Lake Merritt, Oakland
Website: http://www.walkagainstgenocide.org
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Oakland Marathon Runs Through Montclair
Outdoors
Runners head down Mountain Blvd. through Montclair Village. Come get breakfast, shop the Farmer's Market, and watch a great race.
Venue: Mountain Blvd., Montclair Village
Website: http://www.oaklandmarathon.com/Race_Info/Marathon.htm
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The Tap Dancing Easter Bunnies
Outdoors
The Tap Dancing Easter Bunnies dance their way into your holiday weekend celebrations featuring Critters By The Bay walk-around bunny characters.
Venue: Children's Fairyland
Website: http://www.fairyland.org/index.htm
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The Great Easter Egg Hunt
Outdoors
Take a picture with the Easter Bunny, Picnic on the lawn, Entertainment, Games, Mansion Tours, Petting Zoo and much more.
Venue: The Dunsmuir Hellman House
Website: http://www.dunsmuir-hellman.org/
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Earthday 2012 at Redwood Heights Recreation Center
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Please join us for our annual Earthday projects in Redwood Heights.
Venue: Redwood Heights Recreation Center
Website: http://www2.oaklandnet.com/
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The Great American Backyard Campout
Outdoors
Turn off televisions, iPods, video games, computers and cell phones to connect with nature, family and friends at The Great American Backyard Campout at Joaquin Miller Park.
Venue: Joaquin Miller Park
Website: http://www2.oaklandnet.com/
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Bites off Broadway
Outdoors
Come Celebrate as a way to highlight Oakland's burgeoning mobile food vending scene and revitalize and activate Broadway as a major Oakland boulevard. Every Friday
Venue: Studio One Art Center
Website: http://www.bitesoffbroadway.com/
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2012 Bluegrass Concert Series
Outdoors
Pickin' on the Potomac, 2012 Bluegrass Concert Series, a Wild Blue and Doctor Elmo kick off the series of seven concerts. All proceeds support the Potomac's educational programs for children.
Venue: The Presidential Yacht Potomac
Website: http://www.usspotomac.org/events/
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Moonlight Hike
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Hike through the redwoods in twilight and moonlight on a moderately strenuous 4-5 mi hike.
Venue: Chabot Space & Science Center
Website: http://www.chabotspace.org/
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5th Annual Peace Bicycle Ride
Outdoors
Bikes 4 LIfe's Peace Bike RIde attracts people of all ages, from college students to seniors. Participants are asked to sign a "peace pledge" to signify unity for keeping the streets of Oakland peaceful.
Venue: 468 Perkins Street
Website: http://www.bikes4life.com
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Oakland's Walkways and Streetcar Heritage
Outdoors
Start at Lake Chalet Restaurant and end at Cleveland Cascade around Lake Merritt. A level walk.
Venue: Downtown Oakland
Website: http://www.oaklandheritage.org/
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Summer Sleep Over
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Experience the magic of Fairyland in the moonlight. Pitch your tent in the Teddy Bear Picnic area and enjoy dinner, rides & entertainment under the stars. In the morning, wake up to the smell of fresh coffee, bagels and cereal, with our continental breakfast.
Venue: Children's Fairyland
Website: http://www.fairyland.org/index.htm
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Relay for Life American
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The event is filled with live music, activities, contests, education and much more! Teams will gather in tents and sleeping bags to participate in the largest fundraising walk in the nation. Teams seek sponsorship prior to the Relay, all with the goal of eliminating cancer.
Venue: Skyline High School
Website: http://www.relayforlife.org/OaklandMontclairCA
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Bay Voyager Night Tour
Outdoors
Take a 35 minute tour of the Port of Oakland at night. Leave from Jack London Square and go to Yerba Buena Island. See the lights of San Francisco, Oakland and even the new span of the Bay Bridge!
Venue: Bay Voyager
Website: http://www.bayvoyager.com
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Flying Fillies Drill Team
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Join the Metropolitan Horsemen's Association for dinner and a performance by the award-winning Flying Fillies Drill Team in a natural park setting while supporting a worthy cause. Flying Fillies drill team has 13 active riding members ranging in age from 14 to 67, riding their own horses, supported by several fantastic ground crew members.
Venue: Joaquin Miller Park
Website: http://www.mhaoakland.org/
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Ward VS Dawson Fan Fest
Outdoors
Ths is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet World Champions - Made In America stars - Super Middlewight World Champion boxers Andre "SOG" Ward and "BAD" Chad Dawson, and fight emcee Nick Cannon may also post for FAN FEST! Plus, you can be a part of HBO's pre-fight production at FAN FEST!
Venue: Oakland City Center
Website: http://www.oaklandcitycenter.com/events/fanfest
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Las Mercedse Wine Dinner
Outdoors
Chilean wines are en route....And to celebrate, please join Bocanova for a very special Chilean Wine Dinner featuring the wines of Las Mercedes! Owner, Julio Bouchon, will be there from Chile for a unique and intimate wine dinner at Bocanova Restaurant in Jack London Square.
Venue: Bocanova
Website: http://www.bocanova.com
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Scott's September Special
Outdoors
Go to Scott’s during the month of September and celebrate the Pacific Coast Seafood Festival with them. They feature tuna, swordfish, and halibut from the waters of Southern California Calamari from Monterey and prawns, lobster and oysters from Mexico to Canada.
Venue: Scott's Seafood Restaurant
Website: http://www.scottsjls.com
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Oakland A's v. Baltimore Orioles
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Enjoy the last fireworks display of the season while cheering on the A's at the Coliseum. Rally cards will be distributed to hundreds of attendees in a special section during the game.
Venue: Oakland Coliseum
Website: http://www.oaklandathletics.com
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Fukuoka Association & Golden State Bonsai Collection
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Please join the Oakland Fukuoka Sister City Association and the Golden State Bonsai Collection North for an evening of Japanese food, entertainment and moon viewing.
Venue: Lakeside Park Garden Center
Website: http://www.oakland-fukuoka.org
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Black Cowboy Parade & Festival 2012
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This vision continues today with its annual parade and festival. People from all walks of life attend this one of a kind parade and festival which features nationwide cowboys, trick riders, schools community organizations, and local businesses.
Venue: DeFremery Park
Website: http://blackcowboyassociation.org/
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CANCELLED: Railroad Revival Tour
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Railroad Revival Tour is an experience that transcends typical music tours or festivals and glorifies the historical romance between music and trains under the setting of the great American landscape. This one-of-a-kind U.S. train tour travels town to town aboard 16 vintage, 1940's railcars, setting up open air, pop-up concert venues in parks, fields and lots around the railroad tracks where they stop.
Venue: Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
Website: http://railroadrevival.com
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Metropolitan Horsemen's Association Event
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Metropolitan Horsemen’s Association members work to promote equestrian sports, uniting horse people across all disciplines to develop good horsemanship.
Venue: Sequoia Arena
Website: http://www.mhaoakland.org
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Saturday Stroll - Every Saturday
Outdoors
We host our Artist Talk Series every second Saturday, jewelry trunk shows on the First Saturdays. Saturdays are an opportunity to get closer view of the art and learn more about our exhibits and artists.
Venue: Vessel Gallery
Website: http://www.vessel-gallery.com
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Oakland Waterfront Sunset Kayak Trip
Outdoors
Sunset kayaking is an enchanting experience. The water often turns glassy and calm on the Oakland Estuary late in the day, and twilight adds to the unique ambiance. Enjoy a leisurely paddling pace as the sun goes down, setting the stage for a beautiful evening on the water.
Venue: California Canoe & Kayak
Website: http://www.calkayak.com
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Ongoing
Stand-up Paddling 101 Clinic
Outdoors
By now you've probably seen stand-up paddlers, seemingly walking on water! Check out this wonderful new sport! Give stand-up paddling a try in an introductory SUP class. SUPing has become incredibly popular in a few short years because it's so fun, easy and another great way to get on the water.
Venue: California Canoe & Kayak
Website: http://www.calkayak.com
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Ongoing
Oakland Foodie Treasure Hunt
Outdoors
Famous Four Colors, local up and coming clothing company, is having a Oakland Foodie Treasure Hunt.The event is free, but we highly suggest to bring some bucks to help support your favorite local businesses. We are basically trying to give people a fun activity to do on a Saturday, while letting them explore and support the participating local businesses.
Venue: Le Qui Vive Gallery
Website: http://www.famousfourcolors.org/pages/oaklandfoodie
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Ongoing
Free Downtown Walking Tours. Every Wednesday and Saturday
Outdoors
Enjoy 90-minute, guided walking tours through Oakland's downtown districts highlighting our city's history and architecture. Choose from 1 of 8 tour itineraries. Reservations are recommended, but not required.
Venue: Downtown Oakland - Various Starting Points
Website: http://www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours
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Ongoing
Howl-o-ween Pet Parade & Costume Contest
Outdoors
Claws, Saturday, October 27, 2pm, in the DImond District. Paws & Claws is gearing up for their 9th Annual "Howl-o-ween" Pet Parade & Costume Contest in the Dimond District. This year's event is a collaboration with the Dimond Public Library.
Venue: Diamond District
Website: http://www.pawsnclawsoakland.com/
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Ongoing
Downtown Walking Tours
Outdoors
From May to October, enjoy free 90-minute walking tours through Oakland’s downtown districts.Choose from one of eight tour itineraries. To learn more about a particular tour, review the information below. Following each itinerary description are the dates the tour will be offered.
Venue: Preservation Park
Website: http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/CityAdministration/d/EconomicDevelopment/o/CulturalArtsMarketing/DOWD000366
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Festival of Lights Parade
Outdoors
Everybody will have a chance to meet Santa to deliver holiday wish lists and have photos taken with the jolliest guy around. Plus, each one of Santa’s little visitors will receive a holiday treat! Afterwards, join Santa Claus as he leads guests through the park on our Festival of Lights Parade.
Venue: Children's Fairyland
Website: http://fairyland.org/
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Ongoing
Characters roaming in the park Daily
Outdoors
Come out and join the Fairyland Cahracters as they roam around in the park.
Venue: Children's Fairyland
Website: http://fairyland.org/
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Ongoing
Giant Bubble Party in the Park
Outdoors
Oakland soap bubble artist Mike L. Miller invites bubble enthusiasts of all ages to come bubble with him in Mosswood Park. Bring your favorite bubble toys and gadgets or simply watch the show as he uses one-of-a-kind equipment to launch soap bubbles of all sizes and shapes high in the air over the park.
Venue: Mosswood Park
Website: http://sf.funcheap.com/giant-bubble-party-east-bay/
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Ongoing
Oakland will be celebrating 'Plaid Friday'
Outdoors
This Friday, Oakland will be celebrating 'Plaid Friday' -- a local business alternative to the big box "Black Friday" holiday shopping.
Oakland will be hosting a number of activities to draw shoppers to do their shopping local, including: The Free Broadway Shuttle, Free parking at all meters and city owned garages and The 'OaklandGrown' Card. Come and experence the shopping oppertunities in Oakland, CA.
Venue: Lake Merritt/Uptown & Downtown Oakland
Website: https://www.oaklandgrown.org/
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Ongoing
36th Annual Lighted Yacht Parade
Outdoors
Come out and Celebrate as The Encinal Yacht Club and Oakland Yacht Club present this festive event featuring highly decorated boats gliding along the Oakland Estuary.
Venue: Jack London Square
Website: http://www.lightedyachtparade.com
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Ongoing
Santa at the Zoo
Outdoors
During the month of December, you can see Santa Claus at the Oakland Zoo. Children may sit in Santa's sleigh, give him their must haves on wish lists, and take a photo with St. Nick.
Venue: Oakland Zoo
Website: http://www.oaklandzoo.org
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Ongoing
California Revels - Yule at the Zoo
Outdoors
It's Yule Day at the Oakland Zoo! Enjoy a holiday song and dance presented by California Revels, a Bay Area performance group.
Website: http://www.oaklandzoo.org
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Ongoing
Walk in the Wild - Adults Only
Outdoors
Come enjoy the Zoo like never before. Now in its twenty- first year, Walk in the Wild - An Epicurean Escapade is one of the Bay Area’s premier fundraising events. Experience close to 100 restaurants, caterers, bakeries, wineries, and brew houses that will be setup throughout the Zoo offering samples while you listen to live music and enjoy your Zoo surroundings.
Venue: Oakland Zoo
Website: http://www.oaklandzoo.org/
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Ongoing
Feast for the Beasts
Outdoors
Oakland Zoo visitors are encouraged to donate fresh produce, such as apples, watermelon, grapes, carrots, lettuce, or other delicious fruits and vegetables to help feed the animals. The first 250 guests will receive a golden ticket to spread produce in the elephant exhibit. Once all the food is in place, everyone exits the exhibit to watch the hungry herd chow down on their treats.
Venue: Oakland Zoo
Website: http://www.oaklandzoo.org/
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Ongoing
Celebrate Earth Day 2013 at The Oakland Zoo
Outdoors
In celebration of Earth Day, the Oakland Zoo offers you the chance to explore more than fifty earth stations and demonstrations that all offer hands-on fun and educational adventures. Visit with dozens of local environmental non-profit organizations, get your face painted, observe beautiful animals, and enjoy a wild earth day adventure at the Zoo.
Venue: Oakland Zoo
Website: http://www.oaklandzoo.org/
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Ongoing
Mother’s Day at Oakland Zoo
Outdoors
In celebration of Moms on Mother's Day, the Oakland Zoo is offering all moms a free train ride on the Outback Express Adventure Train where one can see wallaroos and emus up close. Spending a day at the Zoo is a great way to celebrate Mother's Day. Bring the whole family to see siamang swing, lemurs leap, and river otters.
Venue: Oakland Zoo
Website: http://www.oaklandzoo.org/
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Ongoing
Family Sundown Safari
Outdoors
Always wonder what it would be like to spend a night camping out at a zoo? Wonder no more! Grab the kids 5 years and older and pack your picnic basket for the Oakland Zoo’s Family Sundown Safari experience. You and your family can spend the evening doing crafts and playing games before settling down beneath the stars.
Venue: Oakland Zoo
Website: http://www.oaklandzoo.org/
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Ongoing
Friday Nights with Off the Grid Food Trucks - Every Friday
Outdoors
This new event just launched last week. Join OMCA and Off the Grid Food trucks on 10th Street every Friday for a family-friendly take on a festive night market. Savor California beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages around the Koi Pond at the Blue Oak café pop-up. Enjoy half-price admission, live music, extended OMCA Store hours, open studios with the Customizers-in-Residence from the we/customize exhibition, and much more. Bring the whole family to OMCA for a sampling of the best in Bay Area curbside cuisine!
Venue: Oakland Museum of California
Website: http://www.museumca.org
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Ongoing
Tyke Explorers Workshop - Tuesdays & Thursdays
Outdoors
Twinkle, twinkle little star. How I wonder what you are? I wonder do stars really twinkle? Do they make pictures in the sky?
Venue: Chabot Space & Science Center
Website: http://www.chabotspace.org/index.htm
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Ongoing
Wildlife Theater at the Zoo
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On Sundays, there are more animals to meet and a chance to learn cool nature facts.
Venue: Oakland Zoo
Website: http://www.oaklandzoo.org/
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Wildlife Theater at the Zoo
Outdoors
Every Saturday, hear a story and meet an animal with the Oakland zoo staff.
Venue: Oakland Zoo
Website: http://www.oaklandzoo.org/
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Ongoing
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Driving with Fergus
Outdoors
Driving With Fergus is a group of multi-talented musicians who play the traditional dance music and songs of Ireland. Based on the duo of Lewis Santer guitar and Irish bouzoukiand Vince Wolfe flute, whistles, pipes, drum, DWF plays with power, grace, and passion. Their repertoire is drawn largely from music learned in Ireland but branches out into American old-time, Balkan and Breton styles.
Venue: Oakland City Center
Website: http://www.oaklandcitycenter.com
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Ongoing
Oakland Estuary Moonlight Kayak Tour
Outdoors
Paddling under the moonlight is an enchanting experience! The water is calm and glassy on the Oakland Estuary in the evening, and the city lights add to the romance. We'll enjoy a leisurely pace as the sun goes down, and the moonrise sets the stage for a beautiful trip.
Venue: California Canoe & Kayak
Website: http://www.calkayak.com/infopop.cfm?classID=165
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Ongoing
Aboard the Presidential Yacht Potomac
Outdoors
Come out and enjoy a docent led tours on FDR's Floating White House. Every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Venue: USS Potomac
Website: http://www.usspotomac.org
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Ongoing
Great Estates in April Tour - Sunset Over the City
Outdoors
Festive evening tasting tour features music with libations and appetizer pairings at tour homes. Enjoy leisurely socializing with OHA members, homeowners, neighbors, architecture experts and professionals at this multi-venue reception experience benefiting OHA.
Venue: St. Peter's Anglican Church
Website: http://oha-greatestates.eventbrite.com/.
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Great Estates in April Tour - Vintage Vistas
Outdoors
Great Estates in April is a house tour of Claremont Pines and Upper Rockridge. This tour offers a rare opportunity to view splendid examples of Tudor and Mediterranean revival style homes, including residences designed by some of Oakland’s most distinguished architects.
Venue: St. Peter's Anglican Church
Website: http://oha-greatestates.eventbrite.com/.
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Ongoing
St. Patrick's Day at the Zoo,
Outdoors
The East Bay Professional Group for the Oakland Zoo invites you to raise your glass to conservation and join them for Brew at the Zoo! Sample crafts, imports, domestics, microbrews, and ciders from multiple local breweries, including Linden Brewery, Oakland Brewery, Alehouse, and CaliCrafts Brewing.
Venue: Oakland Zoo
Website: http://www.oaklandzoo.org/
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Ongoing
Easter Egg Hunt
Outdoors
The Montclair Lions Club will host their Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Sunday, starting promptly at 9AM in beautiful Montclair Park. The Easter Bunny will be there to celebrate the occasion! Egg hunt will be for kids up to 10 years old, with designated space for different ages.
Venue: Montclair Park
Website: http://montclairvillage.com
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Ongoing
Temescal First Friday Art Walk
Outdoors
Enjoy a great art walk along the Temescal Alley with wonderful galleries and shops. Every First Friday.
Venue: Temescal Alley
Website: http://temescaldistrict.org/hip_happenings
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Ongoing
Temescal Farmer's Market - Every Sunday
Outdoors
Please join us year ’round and enjoy what there is to offer each season at the Urban Village Farmers’ Markets. Come shop, sample, and stroll, while listening to some great live music. It will make your day!
Venue: DMV Parking Lot - Claremont
Website: http://www.urbanvillageonline.com/markets/temescal/
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