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Rockridge Events and Things to Do Nearby

A local guide to Rockridge events, College Avenue happenings, farmers markets, community gatherings, family activities, and nearby Oakland events. Rockridge events are highlighted first, followed by useful nearby picks across Oakland and the East Bay.

Updated Weekly

This Week in Rockridge & Oakland

Live picks from across Oakland for the next 7 days — pulled every Monday from 510 Families, FunCheap, AllEvents, and East Bay Regional Parks. Rockridge events are highlighted first.

Sat
6 Jun
Entertainment ★ Rockridge

Rockridge Family Storytime

📍 Oakland
Sat
6 Jun
Entertainment North Oakland

2026 Oakland Carnival Wellness Festival

📍 Mosswood Park — 3612 Webster Street, Oakland, CA

Always the first Saturday in June -- Oakland Carnival celebrates Black, African, Brazilian, and Caribbean Carnival culture in the Bay!About this EventThe Oakland Carnival Planning Committee proudly announces the 12th Ann…

Sat
6 Jun
Community Downtown Oakland

First Saturday in Jack London

📍 Jack London District — 333 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Fri
5 Jun
Entertainment Temescal

“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival

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Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9:30pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue between 27th Street & 22nd Street. Photography from @skyhighoakl…

Fri
5 Jun
Community Temescal

Lil' Mx. Tip Spot Pageant

📍 White Horse Inn — 6551 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA

Last updated: 3 June 2026

Listings link directly to organizers. Last refreshed automatically each Monday.

Ongoing

Weekly Regulars

Events that happen every week, year-round.

Every
Sun
Farmers Market · Recurring weekly

Rockridge Farmers Market

📅 Every Sunday, year-round 🕘 9:00am to 1:00pm 📍 Hudson St between Forest & Manilla, Oakland, CA 94618

A beloved Oakland institution. Local produce, bread, cheese, flowers, and prepared foods every Sunday morning, rain or shine, since 1997.

Annual Calendar

Seasonal & Annual Events

Rockridge community traditions that return each year. Check the linked organizer for the next exact date.

Jun 4
Thu
Community · Monthly

Rockridge Community Planning Council Meeting

📅 Next meeting: Thursday, June 4, 2026 (1st Thursday of each month) 🕖 7:00pm – 9:00pm ⚠️ Date subject to change — confirm on the RCPC website before attending. 📍 Rockridge Branch Library, 5366 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

Monthly neighborhood meeting open to all Rockridge residents. Planning topics, local updates, and open community discussion. See the RCPC site for the next scheduled meeting.

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Spring
'27
Street Fair · Annual

College Avenue Spring Stroll

📅 Next: Spring 2027 — typically a Saturday in late April or early May (date TBA) 🕙 10:00am to 5:00pm ⚠️ Date subject to change — confirm with the Rockridge District Association before planning. 📍 College Ave between Alcatraz Ave & Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618

Annual spring event celebrating College Avenue's local merchants. Live music, sidewalk sales, food vendors, and activities for kids. Returns each spring.

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Jun 7
Sun
Annual Tradition

Rockridge Out & About Street Fair

📅 Next: Sunday, June 7, 2026 — typically the first Sunday in June 🕙 10:00am to 5:00pm ⚠️ Date subject to change — confirm with the Rockridge District Association before planning. 📍 College Ave between Alcatraz Ave & Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618

College Avenue closes to traffic for a day of local vendors, food, live music, and art. The neighborhood's signature summer event, organized by the Rockridge District Association.

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Oct 30
Fri
Family · Annual

Rockridge Halloween Trick-or-Treat Walk

📅 Estimated: Friday, October 30, 2026 (the Friday closest to Halloween) 🕔 4:00pm – 6:00pm ⚠️ Date subject to change — confirm with participating College Avenue merchants before heading out. 📍 College Ave between Alcatraz Ave & Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618

Participating College Avenue businesses hand out candy for kids. A safe, fun, community-organized Halloween tradition for families.

Stay Connected

Community Resources

Useful links for staying up on Rockridge and Oakland news.

Rockridge Community Planning Council
Neighborhood planning, community meetings, and local advocacy organization for Rockridge residents.
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Rockridge District Association
Merchant association behind College Avenue street fairs, streetscape improvements, and business district promotions.
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Rockridge Farmers Market (PCFMA)
Official PCFMA page for the Sunday market. Vendor list, seasonal updates, and market news.
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City of Oakland Events
Official Oakland city events calendar: parks, city programs, and public meetings.
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510 Families
Family-focused East Bay events, activities, and local guides for parents in Oakland and the East Bay.
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East Bay Regional Parks
Events, guided hikes, and programs across the East Bay Regional Park District — including parks near Rockridge.
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FunCheap East Bay
Free and cheap things to do around Oakland and the East Bay, updated weekly.
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Nextdoor (Rockridge)
Neighborhood-level updates, community discussion, and local event announcements.
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