Events

5TH ANNUAL STORYTELLING & DRUMMING FESTIVAL
Music & Stories for All Ages!
Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 12:00 noon to 3:30 pm - FREE!

Mastick Senior Center - Social Hall, 1155 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda

2026 Storytelling & Drumming Festival Flyer (list of performers)
2026 Storytelling & Drumming Festival Schedule of Events

ALAMEDA'S SPRING SHINDIG
Game On for Earth Day!
Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm - FREE!

Alameda Point Gymnasium, 1101 West Redline Ave, Alameda Point

2026 STARLIGHT MOVIES IN THE PARK
Free Starlight Movies in the Park will continue this summer for all families to enjoy.

• Event starts at 6:30 pm with games and crafts for the kids
• Featured movie starts between 8:15 pm to 8:45 pm, depending on darkness
• NO barbecue grills, alcoholic beverages or pets
• Snacks will be available for purchase.  Proceeds will support Alameda Youth Committee and Teen Programs
• Bring your chairs and blankets

2026 ALAMEDA WALKS

Lace up your walking shoes, gather your family, friends and neighbors and join us on an hour-long walk on designated Saturday mornings of each month, May through October! Rain or Shine!

Whether you are new to Alameda or lived here for decades, this is a great way to begin a Saturday morning exploring our neighborhoods and discovering new areas of Alameda. Pre-registration is not necessary for Alameda Walks.

NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
FREE!

Jean Sweeney Open Space Park, 1925 Sherman Street, Alameda

Join us for Games, Sports & More!

12TH ANNUAL PLAY FOR THE PARKS
GolFUN & Dinner
Monday, May 18, 2026

Corica Park South Course - 12:30 pm Shotgun Start
Dinner & Auction @ Harrison Center, Lincoln Park - Doors open at 5:30 pm

Cost:  $150 per player - includes golf, auction, hosted wine/beer bar & dinner
Dinner only - $40 per person

Support Alameda Parks and enjoy a fun day on the golf course!

2026 SAND CASTLE & SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST
Saturday, June 20, 2026 - FREE!

Robert Crown Memorial State Beach
(Otis Drive and Westline Drive, Alameda)

Registration:  9:00 am to 11:00 am
Judging Starts at 12:00 noon
Awards Ceremony at 1:00 pm

49TH ANNUAL CITY OF ALAMEDA 4TH OF JULY PARADE

"AMERICA TURNS 250!
PLUS ... Alameda Fire Department celebrates 150 years of service for Alameda!"

Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 10:00 am
Parade starts at Park Street & Lincoln Avenue, Alameda

Questions?  Send an email to:  alamedajuly4thparade@alamedaca.gov

2026 JULY 4TH PARADE ENTRY FORM

2026 JULY 4TH PARADE SPONSORSHIP FORM

CLASSIC & CONVERTIBLE CARS & DRIVERS NEEDED!
Drivers will be driving VIPs in their own cars through a 3.2 mile Parade Route.  PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
DEADLINE:  Monday, June 15, 2026