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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2025
NOVEMBER
45th Annual Alameda Holiday Boutique
Saturday, November 1 & Sunday, November 2 • 10:00am – 4:00pm
641 West Redline Avenue, Alameda
All items are homemade and handcrafted by more than 50 crafters
Free admission. Click here for more information.
Diwali Celebration with Non-Stop Bhangra
Saturday, November 15
4:30 – 7:00 pm
2513 Blanding Avenue, Alameda, CA
Experience the magic of Diwali right here in Alameda! Non Stop Bhangra returns to Rhythmix with a vibrant celebration of India’s beloved Festival of Lights—an evening filled with music, movement, and joy for all ages. Click here for more info.
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 29
Downtown Alameda
Show support for local businesses and your community by shopping and dining locally. Skip the malls and set aside online shopping on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
DECEMBER
Downtown Alameda Winter Market
Saturday, December 6 • 1:00 – 7:00 pm
Park Street and Central Avenue
Celebrate the season with sparkle & fun! The Downtown Alameda Winter Market will welcome local vendors, entertainment, festive sips, and delicious bites. This event will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Click here for more info
2025 Elks National Hoops Shoot Contest
Friday, December 12 • 6:30 pm
Alameda Point Gym
1101 West Redline Ave, Alameda Point
Free competition is open to youth (ages 8-13) who attend school or reside in the City of Alameda. Registration by 12pm on 12/12/25 is required. Click here for more info.
Alameda Sings Winter Concert
Saturday December 13 • 7:30 pm
Veteran’s Hall Alameda 2203 Central Avenue, Alameda
The concert will feature two guest groups: the Tap Dancing Christmas Trees and the Bay Area Music Project’s Children’s Chorus (for the second year in a row!). There will also be a carol sing-along at the end of the concert. Click here for more info
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 13 • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Albert H. DeWitt O’Club • 641 West Redline Avenue, Alameda, 94501
Join Santa for breakfast, arts & crafts, and take a photo with the big guy. Alameda Residents: $21 for 13 Years & Older $11 for 2 to 12 Years
Non-Residents: $24 for 13 Years & Older $13 for 2 to 12 Years
UNDER 2 YEARS – FREE!
Register by Wednesday, December 3, 2025. All attendees MUST pre-register regardless of age. Walk-up registrations will not be accepted at the door. All children MUST be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times. Click here for more info and to register.
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.