June 2025: Oakland Events
Neil deGrasse Tyson “The Search For Life in the Universe”
The Paramount Theatre
June 6 at 8 PM
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, planetary scientist, author and science communicator. Beginning with Mars, Tyson reviews the ongoing effort to search for habitable planets, liquid water, and life in the cosmos. “The Search For Life in the Universe” culminates in the search for intelligent life, whether or not it already exists on Earth. For tickets, click here.
First Fridays at Chabot: PRIDE
Chabot Space & Science Center
June 6 from 6 to 10 PM
Kick off Pride Month with the whole family with an out-of-this-world celebration of science, creativity, and community! Explore hands-on science demos that will ignite your curiosity, get creative with themed crafts, and groove to live music that will have everyone on their feet. Gather with the community in this colorful celebration and make memories that will last a lifetime. Click here for info.
Oakland Vintage Market
June 7 from 10 AM to 3 PM
Oakland Vintage Market is hosted the first Saturday of every month. Our market features 45+ Vintage Vendors who bring a curated selection of vintage furniture, art, clothing & jewelry, vinyl and all sorts of home decor. Free admission. Ample street parking. Kid and pet friendly. All vendors accept cash and Venmo. Click here for info.
Major League Cricket: SF Unicorns vs. Washington Freedom
Oakland Coliseum
June 12 at 6 PM
Major League Cricket (MLC) returns to the Bay Area as the San Francisco Unicorns take on Washington Freedom in an electrifying matchup at the Oakland Coliseum! Witness world-class cricket action as top international and domestic players battle it out under the lights. Tickets available now.
11th Annual Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Festival
Montclair Village
June 14 from 12 to 6 PM
Free fun for the whole family including performances, crafts, games and more. Artisan booths, retail vendors. Buy your unlimited Tasting Package by clicking here.
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience
Henry J. Kaiser Center
June 18 & various dates through September
Surround yourself with bubbles like never before! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology, themed rooms and fantastical landscapes. Jump from one immersive space to the next and explore them all with your five senses! For info click here.
Hella Juneteenth Festival
Oakland Museum of California
June 19 from 12 to 5 PM
A full day of food, music, art, and celebration. Oakland’s Black-led summer tradition returns to OMCA for its biggest year yet. Hella Juneteenth Festival 2025, presented by Hella Creative, invites the community to gather in celebration of Black freedom, creativity, and legacy—through food, music, art, and collective joy. Click here for info & tickets.
Old Oakland Summer Stroll
9th & Washington Streets
June 20 from 4 to 8 PM
Old Oakland is kicking off the Summer with a Summer Stroll – a community-driven celebration of local food, art, and culture. The historic neighborhood will come alive as restaurants and shops step out onto the sidewalk to sell their goods, joined by artists, musicians, and more. Click here for info.
Lakefest Oakland 2025
Lake Merritt
June 21 from 11 AM to 7 PM
A family-friendly event where kids, pets, and community members come together to enjoy music, food, and culture, LakeFest Oakland embodies the vibrant energy that makes the city so special. This is truly Oakland. For info, click here.
Alameda County Fair
Now through July 6
The annual Alameda County Fair is in full force in Pleasanton. Enjoy rides, food, games, fireworks, events and live music at this year’s fair.
For info, click here.
