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.
2025
APRIL
Alameda’s Spring Shindig
Saturday, April 19 • 12:00pm-4:00pm
Alameda Point Gym and Multipurpose Field, 1101 West Redline Avenue, Alameda Point
Join us in celebrating all things Earth Day this Spring! There will be community organizations, vendors, demonstrations, games, crafts, jumpers, music, food, and much more. Click here for more info
MAY – SEPTEMBER
2025 Starlight Movies in the Park
Starlight Movies in the Park will continue this summer for all families to enjoy. This fun-filled event will start at 6:30 p.m. with pre-show festivities, including games and crafts for kids.
Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field, 1101 West Redline Avenue, Alameda 94501
Moana 2 – Friday, May 16, 2025 – FREE
Despicable Me 4 – Friday, June 27, 2025 – FREE
DIVE IN MOVIE: Sky High – Friday, July 18, 2025 Pre-registration Required – Cost $15 per person – Class #29225
The Wild Robot – Friday, July 25, 2025 – FREE
Mufasa: The Lion King – Friday, August 22, 2025 – FREE
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 – Friday, September 26, 2025 – FREE
Downtown Alameda Spring Market
Saturday, May 04 • 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Park Street and Central Avenue, Alameda
Spring Market, an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment experience adjacent to the Park Street corridor, will feature curated vendors & purveyors with goods and foods for sale, interactive community booths, live music, spring vibes, and tasty beverages for everyone’s enjoyment. Click here for more information.
ONGOING EVENTS
REAP Climate Center
Regular Open House & Volunteer Days
Wednesday 2:00pm to sunset & Sundays 10:00am to sunset
Come volunteer at REAP Climate Center during our Open House and Volunteer hours! REAP’s campus is open to the public Sundays from 10 am to sunset and Wednesdays from 2 pm to sunset. Feel free to drop in at any time, and stay as long as you like. We always have staff ready to guide you through a fun set of volunteer-friendly tasks. Before arriving, please read through our volunteer page and FAQ, and sign our online waiver. Some possibilities include: watering, planting, compost building, animal maintenance, light construction or fabrication, and heavy construction. One thing we ask prior to visiting is filling out our WAIVER. Click here for more info.
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.