Free Events, Things To Do In The East Bay (Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda)
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Last updated: April 8, 2025 11:00AM
Free East Bay Festivals, Street Fairs (Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda)
Below are some ongoing events, things to do in the East Bay but for more events, pop-ups, seasonal activities, festivals & street fairs, check out my free weekly email newsletter (20,000+ subscribers; sent once a week, no spam, no shared/sold email lists; manually curated, no commissioned links, ads nor sponsors):
The East Bay is home to warmer weather than San Francisco and an abundance of street fairs, festivals, classes, civic events, pop-ups, market places, outdoor concerts and more. Some of these happening annually, seasonally, monthly or randomly but you can find them all in one email each week.
Alameda Happenings: Oakland Activities & Berkeley Things To Do This Weekend
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Free Events, Things To Do Oakland
Days Like This Dance Party, Fridays, Lake Merritt, Oakland
Salsa Dancing Pop-Ups, Brooklyn Basin (random; see newsletter for next dates)
Oakland Farmers Markets (various days, locations. See directory)
Speed Friending Events, Oakland Public Library (see newsletter for next dates)
Chabot Science Center via Discover & Go
Telescope Viewing at Chabot Science Center (Friday & Saturday Nights)
Free Events, Activities Downtown Oakland
Free admission, OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
Free admission, OMCA (BofA cardholders)
Oakland First Fridays (vendors, food, drinks, music & more)
Salsa by the Lake, Lake Merritt, Oakland (see newsletter for upcoming dates)
Free Lindy by the Lake, Lake Merritt (usually last Saturdays, see site)
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Free Events, Things To Do Berkeley
BAMPFA (Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive)
Berkeley Run Club, Sports Basement
Berkeley Farmers Markets (various days, locations. See directory).
Free Activities, Discounted Tickets Alameda
Free/discounted tickets via Alameda Libray (Discover & Go)
Free shuttle (Alameda Landing to Oakland 12th Street BART)
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Free Tickets, Discounted Admission For UC Berkeley Students
https://life.berkeley.edu/free-fun-both-for-cal-students/
50% off Cal Performances tickets
BAMPFA Admission
Lawrence Hall of Science
$25 student rush tickets, SF Symphony
Food discounts downtown Berkeley (including Ike’s Sandwiches)
Free paddle, kayak rentals starting April 12th (UC Aquatics)
Visit the Campanile (free with Cal 1 card)
Free Activities, Things To Do East Bay
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