Community Events
Get involved in our vibrant island community! There’s always something going on– check back often for more upcoming events.
Planning your own event? Click here to review our Guide to Reducing Waste at Community Events. Click here for our Special Event Collection Rates.
2024
NOVEMBER
44th Alameda Holiday Boutique
Saturday, November 2 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Albert H. DeWitt Officer’s Club (The O’Club)
641 West Red Line Avenue, Alameda Point, Alameda
FREE. All items are homemade and hand crafted by more than 50 crafters. Proceeds benefit the Leisure Club, a recreation program for developmentally disabled teens and adults, sponsored by ARPD and youth scholarships for all programs. Click here for more info.
Ongoing Events
2024 Alameda Walks
Saturday Mornings May – October • 9:00 am
Lace up you walking shoes, gather your family, friends, and neighbors and join us on an hour-long walk on designated Saturday mornings of each month, May through October. All walks begin at 9:00 am and last approximately one hour. Where walks are longer, it will be noted and new walks are indicated. Click here for full details.
Jean Sweeny Open Space Park Volunteer Clean-up
Third Saturday of Every Month • 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Volunteers meet at the Jean Sweeney Open Space Park to dig weeds and clean up trash on the third Saturday of every month. Everyone is welcome including youngsters. Meet at the east-end parking lot roundabout. Tools are provided. Please bring your own gloves. Hats are recommended. Click here for more information.
Household Hazardous Waste
Expanded opportunities for drop off. Open to the public.
For more information about the Household Hazardous Waste Program, click here.
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.
Alameda Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Year-Round
Saturdays • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Year-Round
710 Haight Avenue, Alameda, California
Parking in limited. Please bike or walk if you can. Click here for more farmer’s market information.