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San Leandro

Event Calendar

Get involved in our vibrant community! There’s always something going on– check back often for more upcoming events. Planning your own event? Contact the City for any necessary permits and click here to review our Guide.

2025

JANUARY

MLK Celebration
Saturday, January 18 • 10:30am – 12:00pm

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a great American leader, and honor his lifelong work toward equality and peace. The celebration includes live entertainment, a student oratorical contest, crafts for kids, and light refreshments. Students attending San Leandro schools between the 3rd and 12th grades are encouraged to participate in the Oratorical Festival and Poetry Slam. The event is free of charge and open to the public.

For more info about the MLK celebration, click here.

 

 

Ongoing Events

San Leandro Butterfly Garden Monthly Work Day

Every First Saturday of the Month • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Located below the Monarch Butterfly Migration Mural in downtown San Leandro.
San Leandro Blvd. at Estudillo Avenue. Across from the San Leandro BART Station. FYI – Rain cancels: If it rains at 9:30 am, it is canceled.

For more information visit here.

 

San Leandro Police Explorers

The Police Explorer Program is an opportunity for young adults between the ages of 14 and 19 to become exposed to the basics of law enforcement through volunteering. Explorers are taught by Police Officers and Police Department employees. It is a leadership program designed to prepare students to be active in the community, learn more about a law enforcement career, obtain valuable work experience, and take on more responsibility as a young adult.
Minimum Qualifications required by applicants. Click here for the qualifications list, application, and more info. 

 

 

Household Hazardous Waste

Fast, free drop-off at four locations in Alameda County. Click here for more information about the Household Hazardous Waste Program.

 

Electronic Waste Collection Events

In California, it is illegal to put electronic equipment in the trash. Please click here for more information about proper E-waste disposal.

 

Year-Round Farmers’ Market at Bayfair Center

Every Saturday • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Bayfair Center, King Log – by movie theater & Macy’s in San Leandro. Click here for more information about the Farmers’ Market at Bayfair Center

 

Downtown San Leandro Farmers’ Market

April 3, 2024 – October 9, 2024

Wednesdays • 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, California

The market is brought to you in partnership with the City of San Leandro. Enjoy FREE PARKING after 3:00 pm at the City of San Leandro Downtown Garage, 122 Estudillo Avenue. Click here for more information about the Downtown San Leandro Farmers’ Market.

*ACI sponsored event.