Free Events & Activities in Oakland, CA

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Mariela's Music Time

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 PM–6:15 PM UTC · Asian Branch Branch Library · 388 Ninth Street, Suite 190, Oakland, CA

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Elmhurst Branch Lego Club

Mon, Apr 13, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Elmhurst Branch Branch Library · 1427 88th Avenue, Oakland, CA

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César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library

César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library · 3301 East 12th Street, Suite 271, Oakland, CA

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Kids' Crochet Club

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Melrose Branch Branch Library · 4805 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA

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Soul, Sonics, and Soundsystems Sound Art Exhibition + High Fidelity Listening Room + Archival Display

Happening now · Feb 26 – Apr 30 · Main Library TeenZone Branch Library · 125 14th Street, Oakland, CA

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African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library

African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library · 659 14th Street, Oakland, CA

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Astrophotography 101: Intro to Deep Sky Imaging

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 2:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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Friday Nights at OMCA with The Philharmonik

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 AM–4:00 AM UTC · OMCA campus · Oakland, CA

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Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Branch Library

Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Branch Library · 6833 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA

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Matcha – Taste & Create Clay Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Stoneware CLAY Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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West Oakland Branch Branch Library

West Oakland Branch Branch Library · 1801 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA

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Valentine's Date Night

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Clay Holiday Adult Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Asian Branch Branch Library

Asian Branch Branch Library · 388 Ninth Street, Suite 190, Oakland, CA

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Clay Workshop 12/19

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Seder Plate Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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African American Museum & Library At Oakland

African American Museum & Library At Oakland · 659 14th St., Oakland, CA

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Paint With The Easter Bunny

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Light Up Your Holiday Event

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Golden Gate Branch Branch Library

Golden Gate Branch Branch Library · 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Stoneware Workshop 3/27

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Kids Night Out -2026 Lineup

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Bernard E. Witkin Alameda County Law Library

Bernard E. Witkin Alameda County Law Library · 125 Twelfth St., Oakland, CA

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Stoneware Workshop Feb 6

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Friends of the Hercules Library Spring Book Sale

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Hercules Library · 109 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA

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81st Avenue Branch Branch Library

81st Avenue Branch Branch Library · 1021 81st Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Richmond Yacht Club Sail-a-Small Boat Day

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Richmond Yacht Club · 351 Brickyard Cove Road Point Richmond,, Point Richmond, CA

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Concert: Sound Impact!

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Rinconada Library · 1213 Newell Rd., Palo Alto, CA

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Rockridge Branch Branch Library

Rockridge Branch Branch Library · 5366 College Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Clay Workshop for Adults

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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Summer Camp Now Enrolling

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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Eastmont Branch Branch Library

Eastmont Branch Branch Library · 7200 Bancroft Avenue, Suite 211, Oakland, CA

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Special Kids Night Out w/ BONUS

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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Boos & Brushes – Adult Only Halloween Paint Night

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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Brookfield Branch Branch Library

Brookfield Branch Branch Library · 9255 Edes Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Birthday Plate Workshop 3/27

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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International Film Festival

Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Milpitas Library · 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA

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Dimond Branch Branch Library

Dimond Branch Branch Library · 3565 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Teens: Super Smash Bros Tournament at Chavez

Thu, Jul 23, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library · 3301 East 12th Street, Suite 271, Oakland, CA · Ages 12–18

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Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at the Main TeenZone

Fri, May 29, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Main Library TeenZone Branch Library · 125 14th Street, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

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Main Library Branch Library

Main Library Branch Library · 125 14th Street, Oakland, CA

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Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at Piedmont Ave.

Mon, Jul 13, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Piedmont Avenue Branch Branch Library · 80 Echo Avenue, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

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Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at 81st Ave.

Fri, Jul 24, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · 81st Avenue Branch Branch Library · 1021 81st Avenue, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

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Lakeview Branch Branch Library

Lakeview Branch Branch Library · 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland, CA

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Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at Chavez

Thu, Jun 25, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library · 3301 East 12th Street, Suite 271, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

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Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at Lakeview

Fri, Jun 26, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Lakeview Branch Branch Library · 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

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Melrose Branch Branch Library

Melrose Branch Branch Library · 4805 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA

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Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at Melrose

Wed, Jul 8, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Melrose Branch Branch Library · 4805 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

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Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at King

Thu, Jul 9, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Branch Library · 6833 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

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Free Events & Activities in Oakland, CA

Mariela's Music Time

Elmhurst Branch Lego Club

César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library

Kids' Crochet Club

Soul, Sonics, and Soundsystems Sound Art Exhibition + High Fidelity Listening Room + Archival Display

African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library

Astrophotography 101: Intro to Deep Sky Imaging

Friday Nights at OMCA with The Philharmonik

Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Branch Library

Matcha – Taste & Create Clay Workshop

Stoneware CLAY Workshop

West Oakland Branch Branch Library

Valentine's Date Night

Clay Holiday Adult Workshop

Asian Branch Branch Library

Clay Workshop 12/19

Seder Plate Workshop

African American Museum & Library At Oakland

Paint With The Easter Bunny

Light Up Your Holiday Event

Golden Gate Branch Branch Library

Stoneware Workshop 3/27

Kids Night Out -2026 Lineup

Bernard E. Witkin Alameda County Law Library

Stoneware Workshop Feb 6

Friends of the Hercules Library Spring Book Sale

81st Avenue Branch Branch Library

Richmond Yacht Club Sail-a-Small Boat Day

Concert: Sound Impact!

Rockridge Branch Branch Library

Clay Workshop for Adults

Summer Camp Now Enrolling

Eastmont Branch Branch Library

Special Kids Night Out w/ BONUS

Boos & Brushes – Adult Only Halloween Paint Night

Brookfield Branch Branch Library

Birthday Plate Workshop 3/27

International Film Festival

Dimond Branch Branch Library

Teens: Super Smash Bros Tournament at Chavez

Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at the Main TeenZone

Main Library Branch Library

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Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at 81st Ave.

Lakeview Branch Branch Library

Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at Chavez

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