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
SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER
Blues, Brews, and BBQ
Sunday, September 21 • 12pm-6pm
740 Central Ave., Alameda
Family-Friendly Activities- In addition to the festivities, attendees will have the opportunity to peruse locally-crafted wares from Bay Area vendors. Kids can get crafty and stay engaged at the Family Zone hosted by Ozzy’s Music Academy.
The BBQ & Bites-The BBQ grills will be smoking up delicious plates throughout the day, served up hot by Tante’s Catering. BBQ food trucks are bringing their flavor-packed experiences to the festival. Other caterers are offering delicious bites that will pair perfectly with a generous selection of local craft brews. Click her for more info.
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
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 – Friday, September 26, 2025 – FREE
Family Fun Ride Around Alameda 2025!
Saturday, September 27 • Registration: 9:00 am | Ride: 10:00 am
Leydecker Park, Alameda
Cost: supports Alameda Parks
Early Bird Registration (until August 31, 2025) $10 per adult (18 years or older) $5 per child (17 years and under) After August 31st: $20 per adult, $10 per child.
Bring awareness and raise funds for Alameda parks by highlighting the majestic views of Alameda’s shorelines and building community through fitness and fun. Click here for more info and to register.
Alameda Pride in the Park
Sunday, October 5 • 12pm-5pm
Chochenyo Park 2430 Encinal Ave., Alameda
This is an ALL AGES & FREE family-friendly event (pets welcome) Things to enjoy: Bike Valet, Food Trucks, Vendors – both for-profit & non-profit, Entertainment. Beer/Wine/Water/Merchandise for purchase, Games, Kidz Zone, and LOTS OF FUN! Click here for more info.
Alameda Walks
Lace up your 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! Whether you are new to Alameda or lived here for decades, this is a great way to begin a Saturday morning exploring our neighborhoods and discovering new areas of Alameda. Pre-registration is not necessary for Alameda Walks.
All walks begin at 9:00 a.m. and last approximately one hour. Where walks are longer, it will be noted, and new walks are indicated. Look for the red Alameda Walks hats! While we love the furry pets, we prefer that they wait for you at home.
September 20: Krusi Park & Help Shape the Future of Alameda’s Shoreline Walk
Meet at Krusi Park, 3001 Otis Drive, at the High Street entrance. This walk will explore the history of Krusi Park, Towata Park, and the impact of rising sea levels along the shoreline from Towata Park to Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary.
September 27: Alameda Park Homestead Walk
Meet at Chochenyo Park, 2430 Encinal Avenue (at Park Avenue). This walk will explore one of the oldest parks in Alameda and the story of Alfred A. Cohen, who built a railroad and resort hotel in the neighborhood.
October 18: Neptune Beach Walk
Meet at the Doug Siden Visitor Center, 1252 McKay Avenue, in the grassy area. This walk will explore the site and history of Neptune Beach.
October 25: North Shore – Two Perspectives & Jingletown Walk
Meet in front of Nob Hill Foods, Bridgeside Shopping Center, on the plaza close to the waterfront. This walk will explore the northern waterfront and point out the many art studios in Alameda and Jingletown in Oakland.
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.