Alameda County
Seasonal and holiday events in Alameda County: 27 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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Oakland Zoo's Glowfari is back for its seventh year, and it showcases hundreds of all-new animal lanterns throughout the Zoo
. Día de los Muertos events, Diwali celebrations and holiday shows around Alameda County are on this page. Source: oaklandzoo.org
Pumpkin patches, holiday lights and seasonal festivals, with dates.
Section: Seasonal and holidayeventWhere: 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610Map of Mad Magic at Children's Fairyland (opens in new tab)
Fairyland's Halloween trick-or-treat event with bounce houses, crafts, live performances and STEM activities, 12-7pm. Costumes encouraged, not required.
Section: Seasonal and holidayeventWhere: 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610Map of Dia de los Muertos at Children's Fairyland (opens in new tab)
Mariachi performances, a book celebration with author Sara Andrea Fajardo and an art exhibition, on Nov 1 and Nov 7-8.
Section: Seasonal and holidayeventWhere: Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany, CA 94706Map of Día de los Muertos Celebration at the Albany Library (opens in new tab)
Get your face painted, do a scavenger hunt, make a craft, and add to the library's ofrenda (altar) to honor loved ones who have passed.
Section: Seasonal and holidayeventWhere: Alameda Small Dog Park, Dog Park (Lower Washington), Otis Drive and Westline Drive, Alameda, CA 94501Map of Pee-Wee Paws Small Dog Meetup & Beach Side Costume Parade (opens in new tab)
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.
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Section: Seasonal and holidaylibraryWhere: Montclair Branch, 1687 Mountain Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94611Map of Celebrate Diwali: Stories, Dance, and Light at Montclair Library (opens in new tab)
Experience the Festival of Lights through Indian classical dance, storytelling, music and hands-on learning, for families and audiences of all ages.
Section: Seasonal and holidayeventWhere: Newark Library, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA 94560Map of Diwali Variety Show at the Newark Library (opens in new tab)
The library's 5th annual Diwali Variety Show, organized by the Eternity Band, with a wide variety of Indian dance and music, classical and modern, in the plaza. Free to everyone; no registration required.
Section: Seasonal and holidayeventWhere: Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Boulevard, Pleasanton, CA 94566Map of Día de los Muertos 2026 at the Pleasanton Senior Center (opens in new tab)
A free community event to celebrate the Day of the Dead and honor loved ones, with ofrenda viewings, bilingual storytime, Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno, arts and crafts, face paint and light refreshments.
Section: Seasonal and holidayeventWhere: Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546Map of Holiday Floral Art for Kids at the Castro Valley Library (opens in new tab)
Paint, design and decorate your own Christmas canvas with festive greenery, colorful berries and holiday lettering. All materials provided; arrive within the first 5 minutes to secure your spot.
Section: Seasonal and holidaymarketWhere: 17800 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546Map of Pop-Up Holiday Boutique at the Kenneth C. Aitken Center (opens in new tab)
Everyone is invited to this free holiday shopping morning, with over 10 vendors selling one-of-a-kind items and unusual treasures.
Section: Seasonal and holidaylive musicWhere: Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566Map of A Song for You: The Music of Karen Carpenter at Christmas (opens in new tab)
Laurie Roldan's cabaret concert brings Karen Carpenter's beloved Carpenters music and holiday songs to life with live musicians and guest artists, including Merry Christmas Darling, Sleigh Ride and Winter Wonderland.
Section: Seasonal and holidaycampWhere: 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA 94605Map of Fall Break ZooCamp at Oakland Zoo (opens in new tab)
Oakland Zoo's Thanksgiving-week day camp for grades K-5, with zoo tours, animal close-ups, lessons, games and nature play. Before and after care cost extra.
Section: Seasonal and holidayfestivalWhere: Jack London Square, Oakland, CAMap of Joy to the Town! Holiday Market & Tree Lighting at Jack London Square (opens in new tab)
A free, family-friendly day of shopping, music and holiday cheer: 40+ artisans and local retailers, a Kids Zone, live performances from 1 to 5:30pm and Jack London Square's annual Holiday Tree Lighting from 5:45pm.
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Section: Seasonal and holidayeventWhere: Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538Map of Winter Wonderland Crafting at the Fremont Main Library (opens in new tab)
Children help turn the Fremont Children's Section into a Winter Wonderland by making decorations to hang in the library. Drop in any time; the craft takes 15-30 minutes, and children under 8 need a caretaker to assist.
Section: Seasonal and holidayfestivalWhere: 2451 W. Tennyson Road, Hayward, CA 94544Map of H.A.R.D. Holiday Lights at Mt. Eden Mansion (opens in new tab)
Celebrate the season at a historic mansion adorned with dazzling lights: free, family-friendly fun with live entertainment, festive music, crafts and cozy refreshments, rain or shine.
Section: Seasonal and holidayfestivalWhere: 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568Map of Dublin Annual Holiday Tree Lighting (opens in new tab)
School choirs and bands lead up to the lighting of the 30-foot tree at the Dublin Civic Center, with the Clover Express, arts and crafts, Letters to Santa, and hot chocolate and cookies.
Section: Seasonal and holidaymarketWhere: 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94607Map of Holiday Market at the Museum (OMCA) (opens in new tab)
One day only: local vendors fill the OMCA campus with locally made artisan goods for holiday gift giving, from jewelry and art prints to textiles and gifts for your four-legged friends.
Section: Seasonal and holidaywineryWhere: Participating Livermore Valley wineries, Livermore, CAMap of Holidays in the Vineyards, Livermore Valley (opens in new tab)
Livermore Valley wineries turn their tasting rooms into festive wonderlands with special wines, local artisan crafts, holiday music and activities. Bring an unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots drive.
Section: Seasonal and holidayfestivalWhere: First Street, Downtown Livermore, CAMap of Livermore Holiday Sights and Sounds Parade & Tree Lighting (opens in new tab)
Floats and performances by local businesses, bands, schools and clubs on First Street, then Santa arrives and the community counts down to the tree lighting. Rain or shine.
Section: Seasonal and holidayfestivalWhere: Main Street, Pleasanton, CAMap of Pleasanton Hometown Holiday Celebration (opens in new tab)
Floats, marching bands and community groups parade down Main Street, followed by the Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of the Museum on Main with live music and a special appearance by Santa.
Section: Seasonal and holidaymarketWhere: 2058 D Street, Hayward, CA 94541Map of The Holiday Drop: Youth Maker's Market (opens in new tab)
Shop handmade goods, original artwork, crafts and jewelry made by talented youth entrepreneurs at this free holiday maker's market.
Section: Seasonal and holidaylive musicWhere: Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566Map of Mads Tolling's Cool Yule: A Nordic Holiday Celebration (opens in new tab)
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.
Section: Seasonal and holidaylive musicWhere: Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566Map of The Golden Follies: A Very Follies Holiday 2026 (opens in new tab)
Talented and energetic senior performers light up the stage with a holiday revue of lively choreography and heartwarming music, with special guest vocal artist Deborah Del Mastro and percussionist Rusty King.
Section: Seasonal and holidayeventWhere: Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568Map of Winter Around the World at the Dublin Library (opens in new tab)
Explore different cultures and learn about Christmas, Kwanzaa, Yule, Three Kings Day and Hanukkah, with activities for all holidays; supplies provided while they last. For all ages.
Section: Seasonal and holidaymarketWhere: Rotunda Building, 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CAMap of Oakland Coffee Holiday Market (opens in new tab)
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.
Section: Seasonal and holidaylive musicWhere: Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612Map of Oakland Symphony: Let Us Break Bread Together, A Tribute to Quincy Jones (opens in new tab)
Kedrick Armstrong and the Oakland Symphony are joined by Bay Area artists for the orchestra's annual holiday party, a tribute to Quincy Jones at the Paramount Theatre, which offers wheelchair-accessible locations and assistive listening.
Section: Seasonal and holidaytheaterWhere: 2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612Map of Oakland Ballet: Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker at the Paramount (opens in new tab)
Oakland Ballet brings the holidays to life with dancing, scenery and costumes as Marie rescues the Nutcracker Prince from the Rat King, set to Tchaikovsky's score. Ages 2 and over need a ticket; wheelchair-accessible locations available.
Section: Seasonal and holidaycampWhere: 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA 94605Map of Winter Break ZooCamp at Oakland Zoo (opens in new tab)
Two winter-break sessions of Oakland Zoo's day camp for grades K-5. Thursdays are half days with no after care.
