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Free Events and Things to do in Oakland, CA

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Thrive at Five: Cozy Worldwide DJ Experience
Fri, Aug 14, 5:00 PM
San Francisco · Thrive City
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Thrive at Five: Cozy Worldwide DJ Experience
Fri, Aug 14, 5:00 PM
San Francisco · Thrive City
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Fridays on Front Street | Free San Francisco Block Party
Friday at 4:00 PM
San Francisco · 240 Front St
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Fridays on Front Street | Free San Francisco Block Party
Friday at 4:00 PM
San Francisco · 240 Front St
Downtown First Thursdays w/ Eric Rhodes | Aug. 6, 2026
Thu, Aug 6, 5:00 PM
San Francisco · Natoma Cabana
Downtown First Thursdays w/ Eric Rhodes | Aug. 6, 2026
Thu, Aug 6, 5:00 PM
San Francisco · Natoma Cabana
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Cosmic Witch Market
Sunday at 12:00 PM
Berkeley · Gilman Brewing Company
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Cosmic Witch Market
Sunday at 12:00 PM
Berkeley · Gilman Brewing Company
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Measure C Year 1 Community Celebration
Fri, Aug 7, 6:30 PM
Oakland · Children's Fairyland
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Measure C Year 1 Community Celebration
Fri, Aug 7, 6:30 PM
Oakland · Children's Fairyland
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Walnut Creek Career Fair
Thu, Aug 13, 9:30 AM
Walnut Creek · Hilton
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Walnut Creek Career Fair
Thu, Aug 13, 9:30 AM
Walnut Creek · Hilton
San Francisco Job Fair August 6, 2026 - San Francisco Career Fairs
Thu, Aug 6, 10:00 AM
San Francisco · San Francisco
San Francisco Job Fair August 6, 2026 - San Francisco Career Fairs
Thu, Aug 6, 10:00 AM
San Francisco · San Francisco
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ATOMIC GROOVE
Saturday at 12:00 PM
San Leandro · Drake's Brewing Company
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ATOMIC GROOVE
Saturday at 12:00 PM
San Leandro · Drake's Brewing Company
Warriors Entertainment Teams Final Auditions
Sun, Aug 9, 1:30 PM
San Francisco · Thrive City
Warriors Entertainment Teams Final Auditions
Sun, Aug 9, 1:30 PM
San Francisco · Thrive City
Harmonic Jam
Sun, Aug 9, 11:00 AM
San Francisco · Thrive City
Harmonic Jam
Sun, Aug 9, 11:00 AM
San Francisco · Thrive City
Meet a Monster Truck at Five Little Monkeys!
Thu, Aug 6, 3:00 PM
Berkeley · Five Little Monkeys 4th Street
Meet a Monster Truck at Five Little Monkeys!
Thu, Aug 6, 3:00 PM
Berkeley · Five Little Monkeys 4th Street
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Turn it Up with Brooks Ghost 18 at Berkeley Road Runner Sports
Saturday at 8:30 AM
Berkeley · 1326 Tenth St
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Turn it Up with Brooks Ghost 18 at Berkeley Road Runner Sports
Saturday at 8:30 AM
Berkeley · 1326 Tenth St
Author Event: When the Declaration of Independence was News by Emily Sneff
Thu, Aug 6, 6:30 PM
Lafayette · Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library
Author Event: When the Declaration of Independence was News by Emily Sneff
Thu, Aug 6, 6:30 PM
Lafayette · Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library
Opening Reception for Ruth Asawa: Endless Variations
Sat, Aug 8, 4:00 PM
San Francisco · Minnesota Street Project
Opening Reception for Ruth Asawa: Endless Variations
Sat, Aug 8, 4:00 PM
San Francisco · Minnesota Street Project
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Belt It Out! A BBS Open Mic Night
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
Berkeley · Gilman Brewing Company
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Belt It Out! A BBS Open Mic Night
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
Berkeley · Gilman Brewing Company
Berkeley Nights: Golden Hour on Fourth
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00 PM
Berkeley · Fourth Street Maker’s Row
Berkeley Nights: Golden Hour on Fourth
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00 PM
Berkeley · Fourth Street Maker’s Row
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Marine Tech Mixer - Aug 13
Thu, Aug 13, 5:00 PM
San Francisco · Sofar Ocean Technologies
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Marine Tech Mixer - Aug 13
Thu, Aug 13, 5:00 PM
San Francisco · Sofar Ocean Technologies
Personal Emergency Preparedness Workshop - August 2026
Thu, Aug 6, 6:00 PM
Oakland · First Congregational Church of Oakland
Personal Emergency Preparedness Workshop - August 2026
Thu, Aug 6, 6:00 PM
Oakland · First Congregational Church of Oakland
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Pickleball Tournament
Saturday at 9:00 AM
San Francisco · Thrive City
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Pickleball Tournament
Saturday at 9:00 AM
San Francisco · Thrive City
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NAMC NorCal Industry Networking & Fundraiser Theme: Delivering Opportunity
Fri, Aug 7, 1:00 PM
Alameda · 2800 Harbor Bay Pkwy
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NAMC NorCal Industry Networking & Fundraiser Theme: Delivering Opportunity
Fri, Aug 7, 1:00 PM
Alameda · 2800 Harbor Bay Pkwy

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Frequently asked questions about Oakland

What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Thrive at Five: Cozy Worldwide DJ Experience

Downtown First Thursdays w/ Eric Rhodes | Aug. 6, 2026

Cosmic Witch Market

Measure C Year 1 Community Celebration

Which events are currently trending in Oakland?

The trending searches this month in Oakland are:

memorial day weekend events

Which free events are coming up?

Discover the best free events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

Belt It Out! A BBS Open Mic Night

Fridays on Front Street | Free San Francisco Block Party

Turn it Up with Brooks Ghost 18 at Berkeley Road Runner Sports

Pickleball Tournament