Metropolitan Golf Links is a Fred Bliss and Johnny Miller designed links course in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. This Oakland, CA public play golf course features vistas of the Bay Bridge, the San Francisco skyline, the Oakland hills and the Peninsula.

The beautiful Jack London Square is home to a Farmer’s Market that is organized and managed by CUESA (The Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture). Market customers connect directly with farmers and sellers offering fruits, vegetables, specialty foods, flowers and more. Free cooking demos, culinary educations classes and other events are also part of the Farmers Market at the Oakland waterfront.

Jack London Square transforms into an outdoor dance floor Friday nights through August. From experienced dancers to newbies, everyone is invited to an evening of rhythm. Dancers will pack the Square for the pre-show at 7:30 pm. Each week is a different theme including cumbia, hip-hop, Bollywood, Polynesian, salsa and more. Classes are taught by professional dance instructors Johnny Lopez and Carla Service. The free lesson is at 8 pm followed by a dance party after 8:30 pm that continues until 10 pm.

Second Saturday is an open air market on the Oakland waterfront featuring up to 100 artisan vendors, children’s activities, live entertainment, and great food from local vendors and favorite eateries. True to its namesake, Second Saturday will be held every second Saturday of the month from 10 am to 5 pm. The flagship monthly event is open to the public and free to attend.

Cruise into history on board the USS Potomac with a docent led tour of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's floating White House. While underway enjoy stunning views and a fully narrated cruise around San Francisco Bay. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 510.627.1215. Commonly known as FDR, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States.

Introducing The Buck to Jack London Square! The Buck is held every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 11 am – 4 pm, running concurrently with Jack London Square Farmers Market giving people easy access to an assortment of vendors selling unique clothing, jewelry, fresh produce, delicious food, and more.

The Ferry Lawn at Jack London Square at the foot of Clay Street becomes an outdoor movie theater during the summer. Come on over to the Oakland waterfront to enjoy free outdoor screenings of Hollywood blockbuster favorites, every other Thursday evening at sundown. Arrive early for pre-film festivities including trivia and prize giveaways, good eats, and to set up those lawn chairs and blankets! Go to www.jacklondonsquare.com to see the movie schedule.

Jack London Square will host the Festival series that celebrates Oakland's local musicians, technology and culinary talents on July 7, August 4 and Sept. 1, 2018. The Taste of Oakland Festival is a benefit for Youth Aid Non Profit.

The Eat Real Festival celebrates good, fresh and delicious food. The focus is on food craft, street food, handcrafted beers and local wines, featuring sustainable local ingredients. Eating is only part of the fun. You can see how to make good food and grow it! There will be demonstrations galore that highlight a DIY lifestyle. Admission is free and food and beverages are available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds support the non-profit Food Craft Institute.