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OakTown Thursdays

Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Community Event
Latham Square | Telegraph and Broadway, Oakland, CA
East Bay

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

OakTown Thursdays

OakTown Thursdays is celebrated every third Thursday between 17th street and Telegraph in Downtown Oakland. OakTown Thursday will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with salsa dancing, Lowriders, Vendors, and more! Free for all ages!  There will be an exclusive after party located at FLUID 510 hosted by Baddies y Banda for ages 21+

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 Community Event
Categories: Block Party, Community, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Live Music
Address: Telegraph and Broadway, Oakland, CA

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