November 2025: Oakland Events
Dia de los Muertos Festival
November 2 from 10 AM to 5 PM
International Blvd. in Oakland
The Unity Council celebrates the 30th Annual Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival in the vibrant, culturally-rich Fruitvale neighborhood. This free, outdoor, family-friendly event commemorates the Mexican traditions around the Día de los Muertos. Enjoy world-class live music, family-friendly games, rides and activities, traditional Latin American artisans, and the stunning altares created by community members paying homage to los Muertos. For info, click here.
Berkeley Playhouse Presents: Annie
November 7 – Dececember 21
When big-hearted Annie, a child at the callous Miss Hannigan’s orphanage for girls, is adopted by billionaire Oliver Warbucks, she gets a taste for how the other half lives in the Big Apple. “The sun’ll come out tomorrow” in this beloved Broadway musical that takes Annie on an adventure as she realizes her big dreams, stands strong against her wrongdoers, and never forgets her humble beginnings. Click here for tickets.
Glowfari at the Oakland Zoo
November 7 – January 25 from 4:30 to 9 PM
Glowfari is a wildly popular, family-friendly experience that 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.
Cal Women’s Basketball vs. Sacramento State
November 9 at 7 PM
Haas Pavilion at UC Berkeley
Catch the Cal Bears take on Sac State at Haas Pavilion on campus at UC Berkeley. For tickets and more info, click here.
Temescal Alley Holiday Fair
November 15 from 11 AM to 5 PM
Temescal Alley on 49th & Telegraph
Come kick off the holidays with this family-friendly craft fair! Buy from small businesses and artists, eat locally made food, and support your neighborhood business district! For info, click here.
A Nostalgic Night with Mackaulay Culkin: Home Alone 35th Anniversary
November 24 at 7:30 PM
Paramount Theatre
Join us for a special 35th anniversary screening of the timeless classic, Home Alone, followed by an exclusive moderated interview with the one and only Macaulay Culkin. That’s right, the star who brought Kevin McCallister to life will be joining us for a one-of-a-kind event that you won’t want to miss! For info, click here.
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 29 from 5:45 to 8 PM
Jack London Square
Jack London Squares invites the community to attend the center’s spectacular tree lighting event. Enjoy a laser light show, faux snowfall, take selfies with Santa & listen to performances by Oaktown Jazz Workshops and Lyric Performing Arts Academy. For info on this free event, click here.