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Annual East Oakland Futures Fest (2025)

Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tickets are FREE and Open to ALL Ages!
90th Ave | Oakland, CA 94603

Event Details

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East Oakland Futures Fest is back for its 4th year in a row!

Tickets are FREE and Open to ALL Ages!

When: Saturday, June 7th, 11-6pm

Where: 90th Ave, from Holly St → Birch St, Oakland CA

Who: Open to ALL ages and people, East Oakland residents especially!

East Oakland Futures Fest is an Afrofuturist-themed block party, celebrating East Oakland as it exists today and envisioning a thriving future for the black community. Follow us on Instagram or Visit our website for more information.

The festival will feature local food, art, tech, culture, and fun — including but not limited to:

  • Live DJ + performances all day
  • Kid-friendly activities, from a bouncy house to face painting
  • Ride out with your scraper bikes
  • Free resources, such as groceries and books
  • Local vendors, artists, and small businesses

The festival will also be divided into 8 Zones, which highlight important pillars within East Oakland:

1. Afrofutures

2. Building Prosperity

3. Health & Healing

4. Transportation & Mobility

5. Arts & Culture

6. Education

7. Food Sovereignty

8. Power in Place

Stay tuned to sign up as a Vendor or Volunteer! And get your Free Tickets today!

We can’t wait to see you there!!!

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*
*Tickets are FREE and Open to ALL Ages!
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Block Party, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music
Venue: 90th Ave
Address: Oakland, CA 94603

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