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BART SweaterFest 2025: Free Holiday Fun + BARTmobile Rides (Rockridge)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Rockridge BART | 5660 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

Event Details

For the third year in a row, BART is bringing holiday magic with a transit twist to Rockridge BART Station Plaza!

Join us to celebrate the season, show off your Bay Area pride, and rock the iconic BART holiday sweater. The free, family-friendly event will be held from 1pm to 3pm on Saturday, Dec. 13. 

We’ll have some new activities this year, including rides on the BARTmobile through a whimsical winter wonderland, as well as some only-at-SweaterFest exclusives.

Haven’t snagged this year’s design yet? You can purchase one and other BART merchandise at the SweaterFest Railgoods Pop-Up Shop (or buy one ahead of time on Railgoods.com or a station pop-up). If you missed the red or green sweater presale colors, you’re in luck – we’ve saved a stash just for SweaterFest.

At the end of the event, we’ll gather for a group photo in our sweaters at 3pm. Rock this year’s sweater or a vintage one from years past.

And if you’re collecting stamps in your BART Stamp Passport, bring it to the event to get the 2025 SweaterFest stamp.

What to expect:

  • Railgoods Pop-Up Shop
  • Rides on the BARTmobile through a mini winter wonderland
  • Festive live band
  • Giant snow globe photo op
  • Transit-themed crafts
  • Raffle
  • Stamp rally

Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and let’s make merry together!

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
Categories: *Top Pick*, Christmas, Community, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, Hanukkah, Holiday Shopping, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music
Address: 5660 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

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