Jack London Square tree lighting festival returns

Timeless holiday tradition transforms square into winter wonderland Oakland, Calif. – December 4, 2024: Jack London Square will light up on Saturday, December 7 from 5:45–8 p.m. with the annual free Holiday Tree Lighting Festival. Thousands of lights adorn a 55-foot-tall Shasta Fir tree in the plaza near Plank restaurant and entertainment (98 Broadway). The […]

Jack London Square presents Halloween Día de los Muertos Family Fun Fest

Fall festival honors Oakland’s multicultural past and present with free Sunday event Oakland, Calif. – October 25, 2024: Halloween will collide with Día de los Muertos as fall festivities come to Jack London Square, this Sunday, October 27. The Halloween Día de los Muertos Family Fun Fest is a free event. It will feature activities […]

Jack London Square goes to the dogs this weekend

Annual free, family-friendly DogFest event benefits Canine Companions Oakland, Calif. – October 17, 2024: Jack London Square will host the Canine Companions Bay Area DogFest event on Saturday, October 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the plaza near Plank restaurant. DogFest is the culmination of a multi-week program supporting Canine Companions. The non-profit […]

Jack London Square Farmer’s Market offers summertime food & fun

The decades-old market brings fresh food and culture to the community Oakland, Calif. – July 26, 2024: The Jack London Square Farmer’s Market is held every Sunday year-round, rain or shine, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Webster Street and Embarcadero West. The market features an average of 30 vendors selling fruits, vegetables, craft […]

Jack London Square presents live music with celebrated performers

Six Friday nights with free, musical entertainment at the Oakland waterfront Oakland, Calif. – July 19, 2024: Live music is coming to Jack London Square (the Square). The annual Summer Music Series delivers free entertainment for all visitors to the Square. The open-air music series begins mid-July and runs through the beginning of August, Friday evenings […]