Oakland First Fridays Street Festival “Oh, Give Thanks”
Friday, November 1
Join us Friday, November 1st, for our Oh, Give Thanks event at #OaklandFirstFridays! Let’s start the holiday season by giving back — bring a warm coat or an unwrapped toy to donate and help spread love and joy to families in our community. Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street. Oakland’s KONO district springs to life with for this event, with galleries, artist collectives, street artists, local culinary artisans, performers, musicians, dancers, DJ’s, and poets gathering for Oakland First Friday events. Click here for info.
Festive Holiday Tea – Claremont Club
November 2 – December 29
The historic Claremont Lobby Lounge & Bar sets the tone for a sophisticated evening, serving up signature craft cocktails, light bites and a selection of local craft beer and wine. Join us after dinner for a nightcap, or gather with friends over a glass of champagne while you take in the sweeping San Francisco Bay views. For info, click here.
Glowfari at the Oakland Zoo
November 8 – January 26
This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to conservation. For tickets, click here.
Arts & Eats Oaktown
Sunday, November 10
Welcome to Arts & Eats! Join us for another fun-filled day of creativity and delicious food at 3770 Piedmont Ave. Original and beautiful artwork, amazing crafts, great food from our own @pomellaoakland and @donaoakland , along with fun music, raffle, and activities! Hope we see you there! More info, click here.
MARCHÉ Holiday Marketplace
November 16
MARCHÉ is an elevated holiday marketplace bringing together 70+ women-owned brands for a celebration of style, shopping, connection, and holiday cheer! Held at Oakland’s historic The Bridge Yard, this stand-out experience is a one stop shop for gifts from visionaries in the fashion, design, jewelry, art, beauty, and culinary spaces. Click here for info.
Dave Chappelle + Killer Mike at the Paramount Theatre
November 23 at 8PM
Dave Chappelle is recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time. He is the 2019 recipient of the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Doors open one hour prior to the show. Click here for tickets.
Piedmont Turkey Trot 2024
November 28 at 8:30 AM
A 5K walk/run through the city of Piedmont. Unleash a preemptive strike on those Thanksgiving Day calories and run/walk/stroll the 5K Piedmont Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. It’s an event the whole family will enjoy! Click here for registration info.
Oakland Turkey Trot 2024
November 28 at 8:30 AM
The Oakland Turkey Trot 5K run/walk is a fun way to give back while you give thanks. In partnership with the Mayor’s Office, Alameda County Community Food Bank, Oakland Education Fund and local sponsors and charities. Join us for the Best Leg Day Ever with a 5K Run/Walk, Youth 5K, and Kids Fun Run on Thanksgiving Morning at Lake Merritt! Click here to register.