Event Calendar
Get involved in our vibrant community! There’s always something going on– check back often for more upcoming events. Planning your own event? Contact the City for any necessary permits and click here to review our Guide.
2024
It’s A Wonderful Night 2024
Friday, December 6 • 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Ring in the holidays with the annual tree lighting, holiday performances, photos with Santa, holiday train rides, crafts for kids, holiday market, and more! The holiday tree lighting will be at 5:30 PM in Estudillo Plaza at Estudillo Ave at E. 14th Street, and the main event will be centered around W. Juana Avenue between E. 14th St. and Washington Avenue.
E. 14th Street & W. Juana Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577
For more information visit here.
Holiday Cookies with the Cops
Tuesday, December 10 • 5:30-8:30pm
901 E.14th St. San Leandro, CA
Join the SLPD for a festive evening with Santa and Friends! Enjoy cookie and ornament decorating, hot cocoa, popcorn, games, and more. Plus, Santa will have a special guest from The 501st Legion. Don’t forget to bring a new toy to donate and capture a special photo with Santa! Donations will benefit SLPD’s Santa on Motors Program and Davis Street Family Resource Center. For more information click here.
Ongoing Events
San Leandro Butterfly Garden Monthly Work Day
Every First Saturday of the Month • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Located below the Monarch Butterfly Migration Mural in downtown San Leandro.
San Leandro Blvd. at Estudillo Avenue. Across from the San Leandro BART Station. FYI – Rain cancels: If it rains at 9:30 am, it is canceled.
For more information visit here.
San Leandro Police Explorers
The Police Explorer Program is an opportunity for young adults between the ages of 14 and 19 to become exposed to the basics of law enforcement through volunteering. Explorers are taught by Police Officers and Police Department employees. It is a leadership program designed to prepare students to be active in the community, learn more about a law enforcement career, obtain valuable work experience, and take on more responsibility as a young adult.
Minimum Qualifications required by applicants. Click here for the qualifications list, application, and more info.
Household Hazardous Waste
Fast, free drop-off at four locations in Alameda County. Click here for more information about the Household Hazardous Waste Program.
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.
Year-Round Farmers’ Market at Bayfair Center
Every Saturday • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Bayfair Center, King Log – by movie theater & Macy’s in San Leandro. Click here for more information about the Farmers’ Market at Bayfair Center
Downtown San Leandro Farmers’ Market
April 3, 2024 – October 9, 2024
Wednesdays • 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, California
The market is brought to you in partnership with the City of San Leandro. Enjoy FREE PARKING after 3:00 pm at the City of San Leandro Downtown Garage, 122 Estudillo Avenue. Click here for more information about the Downtown San Leandro Farmers’ Market.
*ACI sponsored event.