With the Bay Bridge not inspiring confidence, what better time to seek out weekend fun a little closer to home. Look no further than Oakland to find two free events celebrating fall harvests and traditions.
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For a celebration of Dia De Los Muertos — the largest in the Bay Area — head to International Boulevard in Fruitvale on Sunday, November 1, between 10 am and 5 pm. There will be music, artist and community alters on display, arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities, and of course food!
Also on Sunday, November 1, from 11 am to 3 pm City Slickers Farm is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest West Oakland farm. This Community Market Farm, located in Fitzgerald and Union Plaza Parks at 34th and Peralata, will have fruit trees, raised beds, chickens, a farm stand, and workshops. Stop by to lend a hand building raised beds, enjoy music from local artists, and learn more about the farm and the potential for urban agriculture in Oakland from farmers, area residents, and city representatives.
(While this final offering is neither free nor in Oakland, it is 50% off and sounds like it could be just the right mix of fun and frightening. What is it? A $12 San Francisco Chinatown Ghost Tour. If this is exactly the eery Halloween activity you’ve been waiting for, you can buy your discounted tickets on Groupon.)