Community Events
Get involved in our vibrant island community! There’s always something going on– check back often for more upcoming events.
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2024
NOVEMBER
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 30
Show support for local businesses and your community by shopping and dining locally. Ship the malls and set aside online shopping on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
DECEMBER
Downtown Alameda Winter Market 2024
Saturday, December 7 • 1:00pm – 7:00pm
Park Street and Central Avenue
Celebrate the season with sparkle and fun! Shop from curated local artisans, purveyors and vendors, just in time for the holiday season. The market will also feature live music, twinkly lights and tasty warm beverages for everyone’s enjoyment, including a special hot cocoa stroll in the evening for the kids!
The event will take place on Central Ave (between Park and Oak), in Parking Lot C and onto Alameda Ave. For more information visit here.
Hot Cocoa Stroll
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Enjoy the Hot Cocoa Stroll with family and friends in Downtown Alameda. A variety of businesses will offer a warm welcome and a delectable assortment of sips & nibbles while supplies last. This fun, free, family-friendly tradition is sure to warm your heart! Click here for more information.
Alameda Sings
Saturday, December 7 – 7:30pm
Veteran’s Memorial Building, 2203 Central Avenue, Alameda 94501
Alameda Sings! presents the “Light of the Season” Winter Concert featuring the Bay Area Music Project. This event is co-hosted with the Alameda Recreation and Park Department (ARPD) and is FREE to the public and the suggested door donation is $10 or more. Get more information.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 14 • 10:00am – 12:00pm
Join Santa for breakfast, arts & crafts, and take a photo with the big guy. Registration required. Fees apply. Click here for more information.
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.