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.

The popular ten-year anniversary of Dancing Under the Stars has expanded to festival status. Each event will begin with a 30-minute dance lesson taught by professional dance instructor Carla Service, founder of Dance-A-Vision Entertainment. Dance themes include salsa, Caribbean, swing and hip-hop. Immediately following the lessons, guests are invited to try out their new moves at the outdoor dance party. The evening continues with live DJs, food trucks, beer garden, vendors, a virtual reality photo booth and more.

Serving as Jack London’s premiere monthly event, we pull out all stops to create an unforgettable experience. Featuring over 50 vendors, live entertainment and food, Second Saturday feels like a neighborhood block party amongst friends. This flagship monthly event is open to the public and free to attend.

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.

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.

Come celebrate Independence Day with a festive afternoon at Jack London Square from 12 pm to 5 pm! Free to attend, everyone is invited to enjoy this day of red, white and blue fun that will fill the Oakland waterfront with live music and entertainment, tasty treats, local shopping and a kids zone.

Join us on the Marina Lawn (across from 55 Harrison St., Oakland, CA) for first edition of MUSH, a new concert series presented by BFF.fm. This FREE festival will feature artists that represent the vibrant, eclectic, and positive energy of the Oakland indie music scene. MUSH will also feature grab-and-go food specials from local restaurants, a beer and wine bar, and Bay Area underground artists and crafters selling their wares along the Marina Lawn.

Three chefs for the Jack London District and two chefs from everywhere else compete the last Sunday of the month in June and July. Who will survive to challenge reining Chef Lamont Periman of Montperi Catering? Sterling James of KBLX, Chef Tu David Phu and others will grace the Broadway Stage at Jack London Square MCing. Free to watch. Tastings for the chef's clever dishes are ticketed. The event coincides with Farmers Market. Attendees can pick up dinner recipes and purchase food at the market to make a special Sunday dinner the same night.