As the days get longer and winter gives its last hurrah, our mind turns towards sunshine-filled warmer days. With spring just around the corner, we can begin looking forward to spring days filled with celebrations and festivals.
In anticipation of the fun times ahead, to be enjoyed with family and friends, we have gathered some ideas on celebrations and events of interest near Oakland, CA.
Berkeley Spring 2021 Plant Swap
March 13, 2021 10am – 12pm
Strawberry Creek Park
1260 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA
Share your houseplant hobby with the East Bay plant community amidst servings of cupcakes, coffee, and conversation. This is an in-person event hosted outdoors at Strawberry Creek Park, Berkeley.
Spring Break Coastal Scrub Camp
March 29, 2021 9:30am – April 2, 2021 2:30pm
Slide Ranch
2025 Shoreline Hwy, Muir Beach, CA
Slide Ranch’s Coastal Scrub Camp offers nature exploration on our farm and coastal wildlands
Coastal Scrub Camp is a new Slide Ranch program inspired by the greater-than-ever need to connect kids with nature and with each other! Coastal Scrub Camp offers children the opportunity for safe outdoor play in small, cooperative groups
Virtual Spring Break ZooCamp Adventures
March 29, 2021 – April 9, 2021
Oakland, CA
The camp will feature live videoconference activities with a camp counselor, and behind-the-scenes opportunities from 9 am to noon daily, then asynchronous activities to do at your own pace in the afternoons. Campers will receive a discovery box in the mail full of unique animal activities and ZOOmming costumes for that week’s theme. Everything you will need to create animal enrichment, science experiments and build a unique Lego™ animal. Two one-week sessions with live videoconference from 9 am to noon daily.
San Francisco International Film Festival
April 5, 2021 – April 19, 2021
San Francisco, CA
Founded in 1957, the San Francisco International Film Festival is the longest-running film festival in the Americas. Held each spring for two weeks, the International is an extraordinary showcase of cinematic discovery and innovation in the country’s most beautiful city, featuring some 150 films and live events with more than 100 filmmakers in attendance and nearly two dozen awards presented for cinematic excellence. The Festival attracts an annual audience of more than 75,000.
April 5, 2021 8pm April 9, 2021 11pm
Lemon Blossom Creations
1548 Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek, CA
During our spring break camp, we will be making a variety of art and craft projects. Morning Session 9:00AM-12:00PM Afternoon Session 1:00PM-4:00PM Ages: 3-8 years old Price: $225
Contra Costa Home and Garden Show
April 9, 2021 12pm – 6pm
Concord Pavilion
2000 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord, CA
36th Annual “Spring Show” Hundreds of Quality Exhibits. Things for the Yard! Landscaping Pools and Spas Fencing Ladders Pottery Outdoor Furniture and more.
April 24, 2021 5pm – 10pm
1919 Buchanan Rd, Antioch, CA
3rd annual craft faire. Vendors selling their one-of-a-kind crafts and gifts just in time for Mother’s Day.
Supporting our local Mission Elementary school.
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