Friends and group outings in Alameda County: 12 picks from the Alameda County guide, each linked to its source. Details can change. Check with the venue before you go.
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At the Pacific Pinball Museum in Alameda, admission gets you unlimited play on over 100 classic pinball games, which makes it an easy pick for a group. Car shows, dog meetups, concerts and market days around Alameda County are listed here too. Source: pacificpinball.org
Friends and groups in Alameda County
Escape rooms, bowling, trivia nights and other group activities.
Small dogs and their people gather at the Alameda Small Dog Park for costumes, trick-or-treating, photos, treats, games and a beach-side pack walk costume parade. Costumes welcome but not required.
Dates
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Hours
3-5pm
Cost
No entry fee listed
Dogs
Bring your tiny dogs and all your big love for little pups.
Interactive 90-minute guided tours of the Paramount, starting 10am at the 21st Street box office entrance. Some areas are not wheelchair accessible and there is no elevator. Card payment only.
The Freedom Farmers' Market closes its season with a Sweet Potato Pie Tasting Contest, looking for the best in the West, among produce, fruit and healthy foods from local farmers.
Two-time Grammy winner Mads Tolling blends the Christmas customs and sounds of the Nordic countries with American jazz, including a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen and jazz-infused holiday favorites.
Shop beans, gear and holiday gifts, taste coffee and meet the people behind twelve of Oakland's hottest coffee brands inside the Rotunda Building. Every ticket includes a vendor voucher.
Dates
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Hours
10am-4pm
Cost
Half day $10, full day $15, VIP $50, tasting workshop + VIP $95
Section: Friends and groupsmarket
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