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City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation

250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Suite 3330
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-PARK
upcoming events
The Great Wall of Oakland
September 5 ~ December 5
This 100 by 100-foot outdoor wall overlooks the busy intersection of Grand Avenue and Broadway in the bustling center of Oakland's Uptown District, surrounded by restaurants, condominiums and galleries. Now in its second year of programming, the Great Wall of Oakland is the canvas for exciting experimental media art by contemporary regional and international media artists as well as classic film and video selections. Screenings are held after dark on the first Friday of each month, the night of the monthly Oakland ArtMurmur gallery walk.
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15th Annual Días de los Muertos/Days of the Dead
October 8 ~ December 2
The museum's popular tribute to the Mexican/Central American tradition of honoring the dead. Altars ofrendas and installations by local artists, schools, and community organizations. Hayward artist and educator Fernando Hernandez is guest curator.
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Fungus Fair
December 6 ~ 7
The return of the multi-tasking mushroom: from delicacy and dye to medicine and environmental ally. A weekend of displays, demonstrations, talks, chefs, vendors, and kids' activities.
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December Holiday Elegance at Dunsmuir Estate
December 6 ~ 20
Come have tea at the Estate and host their 38th annual holiday tradition with a exquisitely decorated mansion, musical entertainment, Breakfast with Father Christmas, homemade crafts, demonstrations and more.
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Holiday Caroling
December 12 ~ 21
Enjoy a unique view of Oakland as your Water Sleigh takes you on a voyage around Lake Merritt. Tours glide past the 18th Street fountain, through Christmas Cove, returning to the Boating Center where complimentary cookies & hot cider await you.

Friday Tours
December 12th & 19th
Tour Times ~ 6pm, 7pm

Saturday Tours
December 13th & 20th
Tour Times ~ 4pm, 5pm, 6pm

Sunday Tours
December 14th & 21st
Tour Times ~ 4pm, 5pm, 6pm

  • Bring your caroling voice
  • Groups welcomed
  • Candy Cane treats
  • Song sheets provided

Water Sleigh $5/person, $75 Private Charter (capacity 20)
Cash/Visa & Master Card accepted

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Ronn Guidi's Nutcracker,
December 18 ~ 24
Oakland Ballet Company, Ronn Guidi's Nutcracker, Don't miss this holiday tradition.
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