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Downtown Alameda Winter Market

Celebrate the season with sparkle and fun! Shop from curated local artisans, purveyors and vendors, just in time for the holiday season. The market will also feature live music, twinkly lights and tasty warm beverages for everyone's enjoyment, including a special hot cocoa stroll in the evening for the kids!

The event will take place on Central Ave (between Park and Oak), in Parking Lot C and onto Alameda Ave.

 

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2024 Special Events

Small Business Saturday

Show support for local businesses and your community by shopping and dining locally. Skip the malls and set aside online shopping on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year's date is Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Winter Market

Celebrate the season with sparkle & fun! The Downtown Alameda Winter Market will welcome local vendors, entertainment, festive sips and delicious bites. This event will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 1pm-7pm.

Hot Cocoa Stroll

A variety of businesses will offer a warm welcome and a delectable assortment of sips & nibbles. Join Santa as he strolls to sweet & treat locations throughout the district! Take your time while visiting the shops, restaurants, and other fabulous services located in Alameda’s downtown district. This is will place on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 5pm-7pm.

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You can support local businesses by shopping, dining, making appointments, and purchasing gift certificates.

Downtown Events

Check our downtown calendar for online and in-person events hosted by local businesses.

Past Events

Alameda Restaurant Week

Alameda Restaurant Week is a 10-day event celebrating the culinary delights of our island city. Enjoy Alameda’s dining scene by visiting your choice of over 30 participating restaurants and bars. Many of the restaurants are offering prix fixe menus and special dishes. This year's Alameda Restaurant Week took place from March 1-March 10, 2024.

Whiskey Stroll

Sip and stroll your way through the downtown district tasting premium craft whiskeys paired with yummy bites at 12+ unique businesses. Learn about top California distillers and local chefs as they showcase their unique flavors. This year’s event took place on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Spring Market

Bring the family to our Spring Market, an outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment experience adjacent to the Park Street corridor. The Spring Market will feature curated vendors & purveyors with goods and foods for sale, interactive community booths, live music, spring vibes and tasty beverages for everyone’s enjoyment. This year's inaugural Spring Market took place on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Rock & Roll Beer Stroll

Sip and stroll your way through our historic downtown district tasting local beer selections paired with yummy bites at unique pouring locations. Enjoy an afternoon filled with food, drink, and live music while learning about the unique styles of Northern California breweries and local chefs. 

Fourth of July Parade

The Alameda 4th of July Parade is one of the largest Independence Day parades in the nation. The best viewing spots can be found on Park Street along the first stretch of the parade. This year's parade took place on Thursday, July 4. Organized by ARPD. 

Art & Wine Faire

Enjoy the summer sun and island breeze at Alameda's biggest free street event of the year, featuring over 200 arts, crafts and food vendors; local beer and wine; continuous live music on three stages; and a kids' areas. The event will took place July 27 and July 28 from 10am-6pm. More details: downtownalameda.com/artandwine/

Pride in the Park

A family-friendly event celebrating LGBTQIA communities with performances, music, and food at Chochenyo Park. Co-sponsored with ARPD. This year's Pride in the Park took place on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Rum Stroll

Sip and stroll your way through our historic downtown district tasting premium rum selections paired with yummy bites at select pouring locations. This inaugural event took place on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

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