Special Events in Oakland

January

Chinese New Year's Bazaar
Held in late January
Location: Chinatown
510-893-8979
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Enjoy this rich cultural event featuring ongoing music, foods, arts and crafts.

February

Animal Amore
Held in mid February
Location: Oakland Zoo
510-632-9525
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Walking tours, steamy animal facts, crafts, tattoos and face painting.

March

Old Fashioned Easter Celebration
Held at Easter time
Location: Dunsmuir Historic Estates
510-615-5555
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Tour the Mansion, enjoy a colorful Easter egg hunt and other festivities for kids.

April

Annual California Wildflower Show
Held in mid April
Location: Oakland Museum of California
510-238-2200
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The annual exhibition includes a profusion of native flowers brought into the museum, sorted, identified and labeled by botanists.

Pacific Sail Expo
Held in mid April
Location: Jack London Square
866-295-9853
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One of the largest on the West Coast, with hundreds of sailboats and products on display.

May

Cinco de Mayo Festival and Parade
Held in early May
Location: International Blvd. Between 33rd and 40th avenues
510-536-4477
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A culturally rich festival celebrating Hispanic tradition, food and music.

MG Car Show
Held in mid May
Location: Jack London Square
866-295-9853
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Featuring over 100 MG's from antiques to classics.

June

Montclair Village Fine Arts Festival
Held in late June
Location: Montclair Village
510-339-1000
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Enjoy charming Montclair featuring beautiful art work by local artists.

July

Fourth of July at Pardee
Held on the fourth of July
Location: Pardee Home Museum
510- 444-2187
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Enjoy an old fashioned, patriotic picnic at the Historic Pardee Home Museum.

Scottish Highland Games
Held in early July
Location: Dunsmuir Historic Estates
510-615-5555
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In celebration of Scottish heritage; enjoy festive music, traditional foods, and arts and crafts.

August

Annual Salsa Festival
Held in late August
Location: Fruitvale Village/ Fruitvale BART Station
510-535-6900
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Celebrating everything salsa; food, dance and music.

Chinatown Street Fest
Held in late August
Location: Chinatown, 9th and Franklin
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Taste the cuisine of Asia and shop for unique gifts.

September

Art & Soul Festival
Held in early September
Location: Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
510-444-2489
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The City's premier art and music festival, featuring multiple stages of live, diverse, music, crafts of over 150 artisans and an eclectic selection of tempting foods!

Fall Boat Show
Held in mid September
Location: Jack London Square
866-295-9853
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This annual sailboat and powerboat show is one of the largest on the West Coat.

December

Christmas Revels
Held in mid December
Location: Scottish Rite Center
510-893-9853
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Celebrate the winter solstice with a lively cast of adults and children performing dance, drama, ritual, and song.

Fairy Winter Wonderland
Held in mid December
Location: Children's Fairyland
510-452-2259
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Come and enjoy this special holiday celebration. In the days just before Christmas, the storybook park is transformed into a magical winter wonderland for kids, with twinkling fairy lights, rides open after dark, special holiday performances and decorations, and hot apple cider and cocoa for everyone!