Arts & Culture
1. Find a unique exhibit at the Oakland Museum of California(Lake Merritt)
2. Pop in toHello Vintagefor a blast from the past, and a new look to rock
3. Stroll downTemescal Alleyfor a sampling of Oakland’s hip creative shops
4. Celebrate the soul of Oakland’s diverse art scene all year long
5. Honor, and educate yourself on Black history at the African American Museum and Library(Downtown)
6. See the bestdragon muralsbyDragon School 99on a walking tour in Chinatown
7. Visit theWomen of the Black Panther Party MuralbymuralistRachel Wolfe-Goldsmith(West Oakland)
8. Honor the history of our local ancestors at Peralta Hacienda Historical Park(Fruitvale)
9. Grab some swag to rep the Town fromOaklandish,Dope Eraand Beast Oakland (Laurel)
10. Witness the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ before a Saturday evening film at the Grand Lake Theater
11. Enjoy the sounds of music and theater with sweeping views of the bay at Woodminster Amphitheatre(Oakland Hills)
12. CelebrateOaktoberfestand learn about the Dimond District’s rich German history
13. Learn the art of fruit and vegetable carving or a variety of cultural dance at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center(Chinatown)
14. Ring in the New Year at theLunar New Year Bazaarin Chinatown
15. Tour the Hodo Soy Beanery and witness the tofu masters at work (West Oakland)
16. Play with fire at The Crucible, Oakland’s own industrial arts school (West Oakland)
17. Honor the champions of humanity at theRemember Thembronze statues (Uptown)
18. Become an actor for the day with Oakland’s Pan Theater improv group (Uptown)
19. Fly through the sky at the Trapeze Arts circus school (West Oakland)
20. Catch a show at the iconic Paramount Theatre of the Arts(Uptown)
21. Sing along to live piano and guitar music atThe Alley(Grand Lake)
22. Learn about Hoover-Foster's multi-generational Black history by taking the Black Liberation Walking Tour
23. See your favorite music performances live at theOakland Arena(East Oakland)
24. Take in architectural greats like theOakland Mormon Templeand Cathedral of Christ the Light
25. Relax in the age-old meditative tradition ofJapanese wooden spoon carving
26. Visit Oakland’s architectural past at Preservation Park(Old Oakland)
27. Visit the permanent home of the oldest bonsai tree in the U.S. at theBonsai Gardennear Lake Merritt
28. Groove to live reggae, roots, and world music atThe New Parish
Family-friendly
29. Lace up and roller skate on the waterfront at Brooklyn Basin(Oakland Estuary)
30. Be delighted by an inspiration for Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Children’s Fairyland(Lake Merritt)
31. Mingle with the monkeys, and sit back for a gondola ride with a view of the expansive Oakland Zoo
32. Do the Bernie Lean at an Oakland A’s gameat RingCentral Coliseum(East Oakland)
33. Relive the sweetending from the movieUp!with a cone atFenton’s Creamery(Piedmont Ave)
34. Test your balance with a stand-up paddleboard lesson at California Canoe and Kayak(Jack London)
35. Spend the night under the stars at Chabot Space and Science Center
36. Spend a few hours putting to get a hole-in-one atMetropolitan Golf Links, Lake Chabot Golf Course, or Montclair Golf Course.
37. Retrace Amelia Earhart’s flight route at the Oakland Aviation Museum(Airport)
38. Write your own future with custom fortunes at a cookie factory tourin Chinatown
39. Discover the history of video games atThe Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment(Piedmont)
40. Learn to juggle at the Kinetic Arts Center(West Oakland)
41. Cheer for the Oakland Roots at one of their home games at Laney College (Lake Merritt)
42. Stand with giants, and find some peace in theRedwood Regional Park
43. Walk the labyrinth atSibley Volcanic Preservein the Oakland Hills
44. Bird watch at Lake Merritt’s Rotary Nature Center, the country’s oldest wildlife refuge
45. Travel presidential style with a cruise on the USS Potomac, FDR’s “Floating White House” (Jack London)
46. Pose in front of Visit Oakland’s Selfie Mural at the Oakland Marriott City Center to commemorate your time in the Town!
47. Captain akayakon the Oakland Estuary, and paddle over to Oakland’s Local German beer garden, Brotzeit Lokal
48. Stroll through the beautiful maze of roses at Morcom Garden of Roses(Grand Lake)
49. Relish in a moment of peace on the Kaiser Rooftop Garden (Downtown)
50. Cruise the Bay as you travel to and from Oakland and San Francisco via theferry
51. Savor some souvlaki at the annual Oakland Greek Festival(Oakland Hills)
52. Munch on food truck treats and see the latest exhibits at Oakland Museum of California’s Off the Grid event every Friday (Lake Merritt)
Food & Drink
53. Check out one of Oakland's James Beard nominated restaurants Wahpepah’s Kitchen, Horn Barbecue and Commis
54. Enjoy the vibrant vegan food scene in Oakland and explore the Oakland Vegan Trail.
55. Eat your way through Oakland’s foodie neighborhoods with Local Food Adventurestours
56. Groove to live Jazz music while enjoying modern Japanese cuisine at Yoshi’s Jazz Club Oakland(Jack London)
57. Drink local brews at Drake’s Dealershiptaproom atThe Hive Oakland
58. Indulge in a variety of Dim Sum at Shan Dong orPeony Seafoodin Chinatown
59. Sip on the island drink with Oakland roots! Kick off your sandals, and grab a Mai Tai fromThe Kona Club
60. Enjoy regional Vietnamese dishes such as Bun Cha Hanoi at Tay Ho Oakland (Chinatown)
61. Peruse fresh produce and local goods at theGrand LakeandTemescalFarmers Markets
62. Start your Uptown bar-hopping adventure with a delicious fresh-squeezed greyhound from Cafe Van Kleef
63. Tap into your inner coffee and tea aficionado at the Peerless Coffee Museum(Jack London)
64. Grab a co*cktail and draft beer in the funky Old West at , where Jack London did some writing (Jack London)
65. Imbibe on a specialty co*cktail (or two) from one of Oakland’s LGBTQ+ hotspots,The Port Bar(Downtown)
66. Get buzzing with a one of a kind coffee tasting at The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room(Uptown)
67. Stuff your face with tacos any day of the week from Fruitvaletaco trucks likeTaqueria SinaloaorAguachiles el Tamarindo
68. Indulge in delicious vegan soul food at Souley Vegan (Jack London District)or Vegan Mob (Grand Lake)
69. Delight in co*cktails al fresco along the dock at Lake Chalet on Lake Merritt
70. Stuff your face, and sip bottomless mimosas on the weekends at Home of Chicken and Waffles (Jack London)
71. Wine and dine with your sweetie at Pizzaiolo in Temescal for a romantic dinner outing
72. Enjoy a nice refreshing brew at Temescal Brewing, where they feature a different food truck every day to feed your inner beast
73. Fill your belly with mouth-watering BBQ from Horn Barbecue, and Smokin'Woods
74. Indulge in the cheesy goodness of Oakland’s own Mac n Cheese restaurant, Homeroom(Temescal)
75. Fill up a crowler with the beer of your choice at West Oakland’s metal-themed brewery Ghost Town Brewing(West Oakland)
76. Trek the Oakland Ale Trail, and enjoy sips of the finest East Bay breweries
77. Bring a couple friends to Calaveraon a Wednesday evening for a special menu celebrating the states of Mexico, and tequila tasting! (Uptown)
78. Pair the spices of East African cuisine with Ethiopian honey wine at Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant (Adam’s Point)
79. Relish in some R&B, and pair wine selections with a spread of charcuterie and fruit during aPrivate Wine Tasting for R&B Lovers
Urban Lifestyle
80. Let your truestself shineat the Oakland PrideFest
81. Be creative, be open, be present, be free, and celebrate the Black experience and community atBlack Joy Parade(Downtown)
82. Marvel at theSpace Bears, murals honoring California’s extinct icon, the grizzly bear (Laurel)
83. Giddy up to theBlack Cowboy Paradein October, and learn about the contributions of POCs in the settling of the West
84. Celebrate Happy Hour atPlankin Jack London Square for their spacious beer garden, bocce courts, and bowling/arcade
85. Celebrate the Day of the Dead at the Fruitvale’s AnnualDia de los Muertos Festival
86. Warm up with a round of bocce ball and co*cktails at Make Westing
87. Get a classic straight razor shave at the Temescal Alley Barbershop
88. Cozy up on a couch with your favorite movie snacks and drinks atNew Parkway Theater(Uptown)
89. Catch the iconic cranes in action atMiddle Harbor Shoreline Park(West Oakland)
90. Picnic lakeside and then rent a paddle boat for two at the Lake Merritt Boating Center(Lake Merritt)
91. Try your hand at rock climbing at the Great Western Power Companyclimbing gym (Uptown)
92. Know every character fromRugrats? Can you sing along to theAll Thattheme song? Throw it back to your favorite decade at the90s Experiencewith colorful, Instagram-worthy interactive exhibits
93. Pick up wine, cheese, and other gourmet goodies from Market Hall, and then take a stroll through the Rockridge neighborhood
94. Every King and Queen needs a crown! Design your own flower crown atThe Headdress Workshop(Jingletown)
95. Engage in a local, cultural exploration of the beautifully diverse Fruitvale neighborhood, located in East Oakland.
96. Take an evening drive alongSkyline Boulevardfor an amazing view of the sun setting over the Bay
97. Explore theSecret Stairs of the East Bay as you wander through the city
98. Soak in incredible Bay Area views from the top ofMountain View Cemetery(Piedmont)
99. Lace up your running shoes for the annual
100. Hangout on Telegraph Ave during Oakland's First Fridays and explore our creative community through arts, food, music and more! (KONO)
