Things to Do This Weekend in Oakland, CA

Discover events, activities, and fun things happening this weekend in Oakland, CA. Family-friendly, outdoor, and free options.

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Teen Advisory Board // Consejo de Adolescentes

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library · 3301 East 12th Street, Suite 271, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

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Free Notary Services

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Elmhurst Branch Branch Library · 1427 88th Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Mohka House: Coffee, Tea & Yemeni Culture

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Rockridge Branch Branch Library · 5366 College Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Gardening Workshop: Waterwise Vegetable Gardening

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Piedmont Avenue Branch Branch Library · 80 Echo Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Search for Treasure in Old Newspapers

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Oakland History Center Branch Library · 125 14th Street, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA

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Free Technology Help

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Dimond Branch Branch Library · 3565 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Free Computer and Technology Help

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Elmhurst Branch Branch Library · 1427 88th Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Einstein’s Gravity Playlist

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 8+

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MOCHA At The Library!

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Golden Gate Branch Branch Library · 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA · Ages 5–15

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Drop-In Computer Help

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Rockridge Branch Branch Library · 5366 College Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Quilting Workshop

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Main Library TeenZone Branch Library · 125 14th Street, Oakland, CA

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Digital Weekend

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · 81st Avenue Branch Branch Library · 1021 81st Avenue, Oakland, CA · Ages 10+

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The Sun: Our Living Star

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 6+

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Ukulele Club

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch · 1901 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703, Berkeley, CA

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Art Club @Claremont

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Claremont Branch · 2940 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, Berkeley, CA

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Tales of the Maya Skies

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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Computer help in English Sundays

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library · 3301 East 12th Street, Suite 271, Oakland, CA

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Robotics Build for Grades 3-5 @THPS South

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch · 1901 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703, Berkeley, CA

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Spotlight Sundays: Cultural Burn Practices and the Future of Fire

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · OMCA Lecture Hall · 1000 Oak, Oakland, 94607, Oakland, CA

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Lunaverse

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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SPACETIME

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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Veterinary Hospital Tours

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Oakland Zoo · 9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA

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California Trail Discovery Experience

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Oakland Zoo · 9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA

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ElectroLaze: Laser Pop

Starts in 37 min · Sun, Apr 12, 10:45 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 AM UTC · Fox Theater · 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA

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SatchVai Band ft. Joe Satriani & Steve Vai

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 AM UTC · Fox Theater · 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA

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Phantom of the Universe

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 8+

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Friday Nights at OMCA with The Philharmonik

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 AM–4:00 AM UTC · OMCA campus · Oakland, CA

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Earth Day 2026

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Oakland Zoo · 9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA · Ages 12+

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Ohlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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Worlds of Curiosity

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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RAHSAAN PATTERSON

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 AM UTC · Yoshi's Oakland · 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA

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Gallery Chats at OMCA

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · OMCA campus · Oakland, CA

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KOFI B

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:30 AM UTC · Yoshi's Oakland · 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA

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Kids Craft & Create: Calligraphy & Love

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Castro Valley Library · 3600 Norbridge Ave, Castro Valley, CA · Ages 7–12

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Dublin Library Teen Advisory Group Meeting

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Dublin Library · 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA · Ages 10–17

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Tai Chi with Nelson Ng ADJUSTED TIME

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Rinconada Library · 1213 Newell Rd., Palo Alto, CA

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San Carlos Friends of the Library Book Sale

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · San Carlos Library · 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA

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Teen Advisory Board

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Fairfield Cordelia Library · 5050 Business Center Dr, Fairfield, CA 94534, Fairfield, CA · Ages 13–17

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