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Downtown Alameda Winter Market

Celebrate the season with sparkle & fun! Our inaugural Downtown Alameda Winter Market will welcome local vendors, entertainment, festive sips and delicious bites. As daytime turns to dusk, the lights start to twinkle and the Hot Cocoa Stroll will begin.

The Hot Cocoa Stroll & Winter Market will pair nicely with the City of Alameda’s Holiday Celebration planned for that evening.

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Business Spotlight

Welcome New Businesses!

Help us welcome the newest downtown businesses that are opening with care…

Grand Openings:

Genesis Infinity Medical Group, 2447 Santa Clara Ave #305

Legacy Services, 1516 Oak Street #100

The Noodle Lover Club, 1700 Park Street

New Locations:

T ROY Greek Cuisine, 2320 Central Avenue

Yojimbo, 2319 Santa Clara Avenue

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This is what LOCAL looks like! 💙 Meet Jennifer

This is what LOCAL looks like! 💙 Meet Jennifer Serr, owner of The Sewing Room, which specializes in apparel sewing and fashion. Her studio recently made the move to Park Street, and is now located in the Park Street Plaza. Here is what Jennifer shared with us:

1. What do you love about Alameda?

I love the charm of all the vintage homes, small businesses and the hometown feel. Being a part of the Downtown Alameda Business Community has really made me feel connected to my neighbors. There is also so much to do here in town, from going to restaurants to dancing at the Elks Lodge and so much more.

2. Why did you open your business in Alameda?

I opened my business in Alameda because I'm a long time resident and who wants to leave the island?

3. What is one thing you would like people to know about your business?

The Sewing Room teaches both Fashion & Sewing skills to enthusiasts ages 8+.

4. Share a fun-fact about yourself.

I'm obsessed with vintage and historic fashion and love to participate in social costuming.

Stop by @the_sewing_room_alameda, say hi to Jennifer, check out her new studio space, and maybe sign up for a class? 💙 #downtownalameda #iamlocal

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🍷🍷🍷 A big THANK YOU to @speisekammer for

🍷🍷🍷 A big THANK YOU to @speisekammer for going above and beyond and providing all the delicious (and oh so popular) cups of cheer! 💫 Glühwein is a warm, spiced wine traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season, and it was the perfect drink for yesterday’s Winter Market. Plus how cute and festive were these footed glass mugs!? 😍 Prost! 🍷 #downtownalameda #glühwein

Santa’s coming to town just in time for our Hot

Santa’s coming to town just in time for our Hot Cocoa Stroll! 🎅🏻☕️🍫 Catch him strolling to sweet and treat locations throughout the district. A variety of businesses will offer a warm welcome and a delectable assortment of sips & nibbles while supplies last.

Participating Hot Cocoa Stroll Businesses:

Alameda Theatre & Cineplex - 2317 Central Avenue
Daisy’s Mercantile - 1347 Park Street
Hobnob - 1313 Park Street
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden - Serving from their booth at the Winter Market (near 2306 Central Avenue)
Karibu Wine Lounge by Wachira - 1419 Park Street (beverages for our 21+ strollers only)
Magpie & Thorn - 2305 Santa Clara Avenue
McGee's Bar & Grill - 1645 Park Street
Mommy's Trading Post - 1428 Park Street
Park Social - 1222 Park Street
Spinning Bones - 1205 Park Street
Signal Coffee Roasters - 2318 Central Avenue
The Massage Clinic - 1419 Park Street, Ste 1098
Toy Safari - 1410 Park Street
Twirl & The Kate McCaffrey Group from Compass - 1424 Park Street

If you miss Santa tonight, he also will be walking around on Thursday nights in December. You'll see him Thursday, 12/7, 12/14 and 12/21 from 5:00-6:30pm. 🎅🏻 #downtownalameda

Kick off with the holiday season with our inaugura

Kick off with the holiday season with our inaugural DOWNTOWN ALAMEDA WINTER MARKET, today 12/2 from 12pm-8pm! Local vendors and artisans for holiday shopping, live entertainment, delicious bites, and festive sips including seasonal beers, wine & this Glühwein - a warm, spiced wine! 🎁 🍺🍷 As daytime turns to dusk, the lights start to twinkle and the Hot Cocoa Stroll will begin.

We will be here until 8pm so come on down to Central Avenue (between Park and Oak) and Parking Lot C. Cheers! 🍷 #downtownalameda #wintermarket

Who else is excited for our inaugural Downtown Ala

Who else is excited for our inaugural Downtown Alameda Winter Market TODAY from 12pm-8pm!? 🙌🏼 Celebrate the season with holiday shopping, live entertainment, festive sips (seasonal beers, wine & Glühwein - a warm, spiced wine!) and delicious bites. Say hello 👋🏼 to some more of today’s wonderful vendors:

@all_good_living’s mission is to provide quality products that are sustainably made while maintaining ethical work practices and giving back to our community. You’re probably familiar with the popular “The Island” design, but have you seen the new “The Island Holiday Sweater” ornament!? Make sure to check out the rest of their new holiday collection.

@trudyworkshop embodies the essence of vintage carpet bags, and are handmade in San Francisco. The upholstery fabrics are sourced from local shops in California, and are always bold, bright, colorful, retro, mod and whimsical.

@tossandthrows specialized in handmade pillow covers, throws, cross body bags and two way tops made with cotton mud cloth from Mali Africa to create one-of-a-kind pieces.

@honourbrand creates quality heritage graphic apparel honoring extraordinary people, places and events in California. Don’t miss their collection of vintage inspired foods honoring the island city of Alameda’s past!

@trifoxatops creates original animal paintings, prints, greeting cards, and fun stickers to show off (both dinos and animals). The artist, Jenna, also does pet portraits and commissions, so stop by and talk to her if that’s something you’re interested in!

Chris Tam with @face.body.studio is a licensed esthetician and certified pilates instructor. She will have a lot of skin care and product samples to give away, as well as a raffle to win a custom facial and a basket full of products!

✨DOWNTOWN ALAMEDA WINTER MARKET✨
Saturday, December 2, 12pm-8pm
Central Ave (between Park and Oak) and Parking Lot C

Parking tip: the City of Alameda will offer FREE parking in the Civic Center Parking Structure, right around the corner from the Winter Market! #downtownalameda #wintermarket

Bundle up the kids and enjoy the Hot Cocoa Stroll

Bundle up the kids and enjoy the Hot Cocoa Stroll this Saturday evening 12/2 from 6pm-8pm in Downtown Alameda! ☕️🍫🍪 A variety of businesses will offer a warm welcome and a delectable assortment of sips & nibbles, while supplies last. Plus join Santa as he strolls to sweet & treat locations throughout the district…

Participating Hot Cocoa Stroll Businesses:

@alamedatheatres - 2317 Central Avenue
@daisys_mercantile - 1347 Park Street
@hobnobalameda - 1313 Park Street
@juliesteagarden - Serving from their booth at the Winter Market (near 2306 Central Avenue)
@karibubywachira - 1419 Park Street (beverages for our 21+ strollers only)
@magpieandthorn - 2305 Santa Clara Avenue
@mcgeesparkst - 1645 Park Street
@mommystradingpost - 1428 Park Street
@parksocialalameda_ - 1222 Park Street
@spinning.bones - 1205 Park Street
@signalcoffeeroasters - 2318 Central Avenue
@themassageclinic.ca - 1419 Park Street, Ste 1098
@toysafaritoys - 1410 Park Street
@twirlalameda & @katemccaffreyhomes from Compass - 1424 Park Street

Make it a full festive day and come early for the Downtown Alameda Winter Market, which starts at 12pm. Cheers! #downtownalameda #hotcocoastroll

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