Jack London Square

10/15/2026

Mark your calendar now … join us to celebrate Día de los Mu***os on the Oakland waterfront. 💀🌼

Jack London Square will host a FREE Family Fun Fest filled with colorful traditions celebrating Day of the Dead.

📅 Sunday, Nov. 1, 1-3pm
🎟️ FREE & Open to the public
📍 in the Plaza near Scott’s Seafood

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10/15/2026

We love our trivia … so answer this one:

What famous literary personality frequented Heinold’s First and Last Chance Saloon in his later years after making his first visit to the bar when he was only 9 or 10 years old?

10/11/2026

Consider your visit to Jack London Square your weekly Sunday reset. 🍓🥬☀️ Shop fresh produce, local food, and handmade goods at our Farmers Market. Make sure to stick around for FREE yoga.

📅 Sundays | 11am–4pm
🧘 Yoga: 2-3pm with
🎟️ FREE and open to the public

And now kiddos can enjoy our NEW Play Zone at the Market! The play zone is FREE, open to all kiddos, and located near the stage & fountain in Broadway Plaza.

Excluded 2026 dates: December 20 and December 27The Jack London Square Farmers Market offers local produce, food, and craft products. The Farmer’s Market provides a weekly opportunity for the community to enjoy a variety of vendors along the beautiful Oakland waterfront. Market hours are 11:00 AM ...

10/09/2026

Sunday afternoon, but make it soulful. 🎤✨

Tony Lindsay, former longtime lead vocalist for Santana, hits the Ferry Lawn with The Soul Soldiers for an afternoon of live music by the water.

📅 Sunday, Oct. 11 | 3–5pm
📍 the Plaza by Scott’s Seafood
🎟️ FREE and open to the public

Bring a blanket, find your spot, and soak it all in.

10/08/2026

“When the USS Potomac slips its berth at Jack London Square and heads out through the Port of Oakland, it carries with it the legacy of … President Franklin Delano Roosevelt … the Potomac served as his personal yacht and getaway.” - CBS News

The team of the USS Potomac invites you to join them on October 10 (the Saturday of Fleet Week) for a free tour! Explore the restored yacht and learn its storied history from its time as FDR’s yacht to the time it was owned by Elvis.

10/08/2026

“When the USS Potomac slips its berth at Jack London Square and heads out through the Port of Oakland, it carries with it the legacy of … President Franklin Delano Roosevelt … the Potomac served as his personal yacht and getaway.” - CBS News

The team of the USS Potomac invites you to join them on October 10 (the Saturday of Fleet Week) for a free tour! Explore the restored yacht and learn its storied history from its time as FDR’s yacht to the time it was owned by Elvis.

The USS Potomac Assn. offers paid, docent-led tours on Wednesdays and Sundays. But on Oct. 10, the Saturday of Fleet Week, the public can tour the ship for free.

10/05/2026

We all know that Reem's food is DELICIOUS, but we love that the company not only focuses on delivering us great food, but also community building, social justice, and sustainability. That’s something we can really sink our teeth into!

10/04/2026

Stop by the waterfront this Sunday during our usual market, 11am-4pm, and you’ll find the Bay Area Makers Market! Shop our usual farmer's market and browse goods from local makers and artisans and fresh food!

10/02/2026

Join us at Jack London Square for the UN Flag Raising Ceremony. 🌎 Come together with the Oakland community for this special waterfront tradition.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 10am-1pm
📍 the Plaza by Dragon Gate
🎟️ this event is FREE and open to the public