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Free “Crafternoon in the Park” at Aquatic Park (Berkeley)

Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Art supplies provided, grills will be going, BYO food to grill if you want refreshments while you craft!
Aquatic Park, Bolivar Dr. and Bancroft Way | 88 Bolivar Drive, Berkeley, CA

Event Details

Waveform Ceramics

Every third Sunday Waveform is out at the Aquatic Park with FREE crafting! Meet us at the picnic tables on Bolivar and Bancroft (right by the bike shop before the Aquatic Park entrance). Dog-friendly + kid-friendly!

  • Decorate tote bags (printing, painting and stamping)

  • Relax with some coloring

  • Propagate succulents and take home some cute pottery

  • Bring food to grill – we’ll have vegan hot dogs on the grills ready to share! 🙂

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*
*Art supplies provided, grills will be going, BYO food to grill if you want refreshments while you craft!
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Community, Free Food, In Person, Kids & Families, Outdoors
Venue: Aquatic Park, Bolivar Dr. and Bancroft Way
Address: 88 Bolivar Drive, Berkeley, CA

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