East Bay Events & Things to Do

Not everything fun has to take place in San Francisco! Here’s our picks for affordable fun events in Oakland, Berkeley and the rest of Alameda and Contra Costa counties

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Saturday, June 20, 2026
Oakland’s Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Fest w/ 50+ Tastings (2026) Saturday, June 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm \| Cost: $61.55* *$61.55 in advance; $71.94 day of event (fees included) \| Montclair Village Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Festival Returns June 20, 2026 A Full Day of Craft Tastings, Live Music, Local Food, and Family Fun in Montclair Village Oakland, CA, The Montclair Beer, Wine & more...
7:00 pm	Oakland FREE Juneteenth Comedy Festival (June 19-20)	FREE* *Free with RSVP. 21+. Two Drink Minimum
10:00 am	Free Calphin Day: Family Summer Re-Opening + Kites for First 200 Kids (Fremont)	FREE* *RSVP required - Walk ins welcome too
10:00 am	Free San Leandro Summer Model Train Show + Open House (June 20-21)	FREE* *Donations always appreciated!
10:00 am	Free Community Garden Work Day + Lunch (Oakland Peace Center)	FREE* *RSVP required here: https://partiful.com/e/OR7hxEAUGAzyB6eANfIt?c=CmvhBp6w
10:30 am	Family Bird Watching Adventure + Guided Walk (Chabot Space Center)	$25* *$25 kids, $35 Adults, Tickets include Center admission!
11:00 am	The Wardrobe Project Flea: Summer Solstice Shop & Sip (Rockridge BART)	FREE
11:00 am	“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture \| UC Berkeley	FREE
12:00 pm	Public Memorial for Nellie Wong: Honoring a Trailblazing Poet + Activist (Oakland)	FREE* *RSVP: https://bit.ly/NellieWongPresente-RSVP In lieu of flowers, donations to Bay Area FSP appreciated https://socialism.com/san-francisco
1:00 pm	USS Hornet Speaker Series: The Battle of Philippine Sea	$15* *Museum Admittance: Adlut $25, Senior/Student $15, Under 6 FREE
2:00 pm	A Story Night on Girls, Ghosts and Getting Even	FREE
2:00 pm	Family Art Day	FREE* *Free, but please let us know you're coming, so we have enough supplies.
8:00 pm	Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal: Bela Ruino & Kaimera	Paid Tickets
Sunday, June 21, 2026
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland) Sunday, June 21 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP \| Mesa Maguey Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at more...
10:00 am	Free San Leandro Summer Model Train Show + Open House (June 20-21)	FREE* *Donations always appreciated!
11:00 am	39th Annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival (2026)	FREE
12:00 pm	“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)	FREE* *All outdoor items are free; one free indoor item per person per day, additional items for donation. Some plants and select treasures for sale.
2:30 pm	Juneteenth Father’s Day Tribute (Oakland Main Library)	FREE
4:00 pm	Rocket 3 Yoga for Reproductive Rights (Donation-Based)	FREE* Suggested Donation: $30-100 A local passionate donor has generously offered to match donations up to $2,500! Please help us max out this match! How to Donate (even if you can't attend class!) Make a Tax-Deductible Contribution here (tax receipt included) Venmo @Elizabeth-Keating-1
5:00 pm	Peter Apfelbaum & Paul Hanson	$30

Monday, June 22, 2026
Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue) Monday, June 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase \| Mesa Maguey Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at more...
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays) Tuesday, June 23 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase \| Mesa Maguey Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa more...
8:00 pm	Bôa First New Music in 20 Years (The UC Theatre)	$32.50
8:30 pm	$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose	$6* *$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal) Thursday, June 25 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP \| Mesa Maguey Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for more...
Friday, June 26, 2026
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland) Friday, June 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets \| Secret Location (Oakland) Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more...
5:00 pm	“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)	FREE* *Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
Saturday, June 27, 2026
7th Annual “LakeFest” Celebration at Lake Merritt (Oakland) Saturday, June 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm \| Cost: $23.18* *$23.18 General Admission (fees incl.) \| Lake Merritt Boathouse Get ready for the Bay Area’s ultimate summer destination! The 7th Annual LakeFest Oakland is back at Lake Merritt! Join 20,000+ neighbors for a massive celebration of music, art and the more...
Sunday, June 28, 2026
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland) Sunday, June 28 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP \| Mesa Maguey Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at more...
12:00 pm	“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)	FREE* *All outdoor items are free; one free indoor item per person per day, additional items for donation. Some plants and select treasures for sale.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue) Monday, June 29 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase \| Mesa Maguey Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at more...
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays) Tuesday, June 30 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase \| Mesa Maguey Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa more...
7:00 pm	Cymande	$35
8:00 pm	Last Tuesdays Comedy at The Layover \| Oakland	FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is requested.
8:30 pm	$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose	$6* *$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
7:30 pm	Hometown Free Comedy Night & Happy Hour \| Emeryville	FREE* *Free with an RSVP
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal) Thursday, July 2 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP \| Mesa Maguey Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for more...
11:00 am	Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum	FREE* *Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
Friday, July 3, 2026
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland) Friday, July 3 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets \| Secret Location (Oakland) Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more...
7:00 am	Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)	FREE* *The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours. Although the entrance fee is waved, paid parking/shuttle reservations required for Muir Woods even on free days.
5:00 pm	“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival	FREE
5:00 pm	“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)	FREE* *Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
5:00 pm	El Cerrito’s WorldOne Festival “Tardeada” Pre-Party	FREE
6:00 pm	Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)	FREE
8:00 pm	Oakland Critical Mass \| First Friday	FREE
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026) Saturday, July 4 – 7:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours. Although the entrance fee is waved, paid parking/shuttle reservations required for Muir Woods even on free days. \| All Over California Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry more...
7:45 am	Pleasant Hill’s 4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks \| 2026	FREE* *The parade and festival are free, and the fireworks celebration is free, but there's a $4 suggested donation. The kids race is free, but there's a fee for the 5k
8:00 am	Concord \| 4th of July Parade, Concert & Fireworks \| 2026	FREE* *Parade, concert and fireworks are free, but there's a fee for the run
9:00 am	Danville \| 4th of July Parade \| 2026	FREE
9:00 am	Livermore \| 4th of July Family Fun Festival at the Airport \| 2026	FREE
10:00 am	Brentwood \| 4th of July Parade \| 2026	FREE
10:00 am	Clayton \| Independence Day Parade \| 2026	FREE
10:00 am	Alameda \| 4th of July Parade: The Longest Parade in the USA \| 2026	FREE
All Day	Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)	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.
10:00 am	“Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks \| Bay Area	FREE
10:00 am	Orinda \| 4th of July Parade & Celebration in the Park \| 2026	FREE
10:00 am	Fremont \| 4th of July Parade \| 2026	FREE
10:00 am	Alameda \| 4th of July Bash on USS Hornet’s Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck \| 2026	$38.77* *$38.77 for Adults
11:00 am	Moraga \| Dog Parade & July 4th Fireworks \| 2026	FREE
11:00 am	El Cerrito’s Annual WorldOne Festival 2025 (July 3-4)	FREE
11:00 am	Albany \| 4th of July in the Park: Live Music, Rock Wall & Free Ice Cream \| 2026	FREE
11:00 am	Piedmont \| Small Town 4th of July Parade & Picnic in the Park \| 2026	FREE
12:00 pm	Oakland \| 1900s Old-Timey Pardee Patriotic Picnic \| 2026	$28.52* *$28.52 for adults; $17.85 for children 5-11 years; free for those under 5 (fees included)
4:00 pm	Antioch \| 4th of July Fireworks & Festival \| 2026	FREE
5:00 pm	Free Lyft/Cab Rides Home (SF Bay Area) on 4th of July 2026	FREE* *Participation in this promotion is limited to the first 60 submissions. Submissions are limited and will fill up fast, so don’t delay submitting your reimbursement. All entries are on a first-come, first-serve basis, in the order in which we receive them in the mail.
9:00 pm	Pittsburg \| 4th of July Fireworks at the Marina \| 2026	FREE
Sunday, July 5, 2026
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland) Sunday, July 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP \| Mesa Maguey Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at more...
7:00 am	Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)	FREE* *The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours. Although the entrance fee is waved, paid parking/shuttle reservations required for Muir Woods even on free days.
All Day	Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)	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.
11:00 am	Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)	FREE* *Free admission; additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
12:00 pm	“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)	FREE* *All outdoor items are free; one free indoor item per person per day, additional items for donation. Some plants and select treasures for sale.
3:00 pm	Cuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy \| Berkeley	FREE* *Free, but donations are encouraged.
Monday, July 6, 2026
Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue) Monday, July 6 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase \| Mesa Maguey Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at more...
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays) Tuesday, July 7 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase \| Mesa Maguey Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa more...
8:00 pm	First Tuesdays Free Comedy Showcase & Happy Hour \| The Layover	FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is required.
8:30 pm	$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose	$6* *$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Walnut Creek’s Locust Street Festival 2026 Wednesday, July 8 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm \| Cost: FREE \| Walnut Creek Downtown Mark your calendars for an epic street festival series, once a month on Wednesday evenings in July and August. Join us for these 2 vibrant street festivals in the heart of more...
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal) Thursday, July 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP \| Mesa Maguey Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for more...
Friday, July 10, 2026
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland) Friday, July 10 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets \| Secret Location (Oakland) Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more...
5:00 pm	“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)	FREE* *Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
6:00 pm	2nd Friday Art Walk \| Oakland & Alameda	FREE
7:30 pm	East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)	FREE
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Oakland’s 20th Temescal Street Fair (2026) Saturday, July 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *FREE - All ages \| Temescal District The 20th Annual Temescal Street Fair, a celebration of Oakland’s Temescal District returns on Saturday, July 11th 2026! The Temescal District is excited to announce the 20th Annual Temescal Street Fair, our more...
12:00 pm	Free Bastille Day Festival w/ Tastings (Oakland)	FREE
9:00 pm	“FirstClass: Departure” DJ Saturday Nights \| Oakland	FREE
Sunday, July 12, 2026
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland) Sunday, July 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP \| Mesa Maguey Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at more...
12:00 pm	“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)	FREE* *All outdoor items are free; one free indoor item per person per day, additional items for donation. Some plants and select treasures for sale.
Monday, July 13, 2026
Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue) Monday, July 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase \| Mesa Maguey Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at more...
7:00 pm	Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class \| Berkeley	FREE* *Free but an RSVP is required.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays) Tuesday, July 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase \| Mesa Maguey Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa more...
8:30 pm	$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose	$6* *$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026) Wednesday, July 15 – 7:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free, but donations are accepted \| Lakeside Park Garden Center The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for its 2026 season with free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area. San Francisco Mime Troupe \| 2026 Free political theater more...
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal) Thursday, July 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP \| Mesa Maguey Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for more...
7:00 pm	“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)	FREE* *Free, but donations are accepted
Friday, July 17, 2026
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland) Friday, July 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets \| Secret Location (Oakland) Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more...
5:00 pm	“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)	FREE* *Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
Saturday, July 18, 2026
“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026) Saturday, July 18 – 2:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free, but donations are accepted \| Live Oak Park The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for its 2026 season with free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area. San Francisco Mime Troupe \| 2026 Free political theater more...
11:00 am	“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture \| UC Berkeley	FREE
Sunday, July 19, 2026
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland) Sunday, July 19 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP \| Mesa Maguey Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at more...
12:00 pm	“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)	FREE* *All outdoor items are free; one free indoor item per person per day, additional items for donation. Some plants and select treasures for sale.