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Bon Marché: Curated 2nd Hand Market + Halloween Costume Swap

Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entrance for the 2nd hand market and the Halloween Costume Swap

Empty Christmas Tree Lot | 1245 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA

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A Good Market with Good Finds, Good Vibes, and Good Intentions!

A Danish loppemarked meets a French vide grenier with a California twist—our European-inspired market brings together independent, community sellers offering curated high-quality finds in a lively atmosphere.

Bon Marché – The Good Market
Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 11am – 4pm
At 1245 Solano Avenue (next to Abrams Claghorn Gallery + Oori Triangles), Albany
FREE entrance for the 2nd Hand Market and the Halloween Costume Swap

Event sponsored by Albany Community Foundation

From clothing and kids’ items to homewares, antiques, vintage items, jewelry, and more—our market offers quality goods for everyone.

Need Something Fixed or Repaired?
As part of our zero-waste mission, we’re excited to have Nimble, a local repair company, joining us at the event, along with other experts sharing tips on sustainable living. Got something that needs fixing? Submit it to Nimble in advance, and you can drop it off at the event.

Plus, don’t miss our 3rd annual Halloween Costume Swap! Donate your clean costumes in advance to receive tickets for the swap on October 5th. Full details are here.

Come for the good finds and stay for good vibes at Bon Marché – a very good market!

Ready for a fun and sustainable shopping day? Find out more here: Bon Marché Details and stay connected via our Facebook event.

See you on October 5th!

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free entrance for the 2nd hand market and the Halloween Costume Swap
Categories: *Top Pick*, Halloween, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music, Shopping & Fashion, Sponsored
Venue: Empty Christmas Tree Lot
Address: 1245 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA

Saturday, October 5, 2024

6:30 am   Take the Scenic Route w/ San Francisco Bay Ferry (As Low As $1)  $4.70*
*Riders can purchase tickets using their Clipper Card or in the SF Bay Ferry app. One-way transbay ferries start at $4.70. "Short Hops" like SF Ferry Building to SF Pier 41, or Main Street Alameda to Oakland Jack London Square start just $1.
9:00 am   Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2024 in North Berkeley (Daily until Oct. 31)  FREE*
*Free to peruse, but pumpkins for purchase
9:00 am   “Viva Italia: A Showcase of Iconic Italian Design” in Palo Alto (Oct. 4-19)  FREE*
*Floor stock is readily available for purchase
9:30 am   Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)  FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
9:30 am   Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)  FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
10:00 am   Oakland Vintage Market (First Saturday of the Month)  FREE
All Day   Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2024)  FREE*
*Free for Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Card Holders. Some venues may be closed on certain days; please confirm directly with participating museums.
10:30 am   San Francisco’s Free “Tech Week” (Oct. 5-12)  FREE*
*Free
11:00 am   2024 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: Saturday Lineup (Golden Gate Park)  FREE
11:00 am   2024 “Oaktoberfest in the Dimond” Open-Air Beer Festival (Oakland)  FREE*
*Free, but bring money for beer and food, or purchase advance tickets.
11:30 am   Bluegrass Brunch at SF’s Rooftop Salesforce Park  FREE*
*Free for all
12:00 pm   Trumer Brewery Oktoberfest 2024  FREE*
*RSVP for free entry to event. Food and Beer available for purchase on-site.
1:00 pm   2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)  $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
1:00 pm   “Sounds of the Street” Free Outdoor Concerts at SF’s India Basin Shoreline Park (Oct. 5-6)  FREE
3:00 pm   SF’s “Pier Party” at Fisherman’s Wharf: Free Summer Concert Series (2024)  FREE
4:00 pm   SF’s 6th Annual Oktoberfest by the Beach  $39
6:00 pm   “MAPP” SF’s Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission  FREE
6:00 pm   $15 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back (Oct. 4-Nov. 2)  $15 Off*
*$15 off tickets with code FUNCHEAP at checkout, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
7:00 pm   San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)  FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pm   “Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
8:00 pm   “Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
8:45 pm   SF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Friday & Saturday)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $20 at door without RSVP
9:00 pm   SF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)  $10
10:00 pm   No Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night at “The Function” (SF)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP before 11pm. Otherwise Get $5 off "Entry anytime" Tickets - Early Bird tickets $5 adv ($7.18 w/ fees) w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $12.51). - 21+
10:00 pm   Drunk Theatre: “Nightmare on Valencia St.” Wild Comedy Show (October 2024)  $20*
*$20 adv / $25 door
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