Summertime is in full swing at Jack London Square, where everyone is invited to enjoy a packed month of free, outdoor fun! The July calendar is filled with an eclectic mix of activities including Pedalfest, the July 4th Festival of Family Fun, Waterfront Flicks, Dancing Under the Stars, the East Bay SPCA Pet Adopt-a-thon and more.
Pedalfest brings a celebration of all things bicycling to Jack London Square on Saturday, July 25.
Published: July, 2015
Summertime is in full swing at Jack London Square, where everyone is invited to enjoy a packed month of free, outdoor fun! The July calendar is filled with an eclectic mix of activities including Pedalfest, the July 4th Festival of Family Fun, Waterfront Flicks, Dancing Under the Stars, the East Bay SPCA Pet Adopt-a-thon and more.
Dancing Under the Stars, the Bay Area’s favorite summer dance series continues, taking place Friday nights through August 28! Dancers of all experience levels are invited to kick up their heels for an evening of free dance lessons while grooving to different themes each week including the salsa, four-step hustle, Bachata, West Coast swing and line dance. These festive, free dance lessons begin at 8:30 p.m., followed by a dance party, at 9 p.m. to try out all the new moves.
Families are invited to celebrate Independence Day at Jack London Square’s annual July 4th Festival of Family Fun, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festivities will fill the Oakland waterfront with a merry mix of dazzling performers including an Uncle Sam stilt walker, jugglers, magicians and hula hoopers. Free to attend, families will also enjoy a petting zoo, interactive activities, music, tasty treats, drinks and more.
Furry friends take over Jack London Square on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the annual East Bay SPCA Pet Adopt-a-thon. On this special day, the waterfront will welcome more than 350 adoptable animals from more than 40 East Bay pet adoption agencies including dogs, cats, bunnies, guinea pigs, rats, birds and reptiles. Dog lovers will also enjoy canine demonstrations, pet vendors, $10 micro-chipping for dogs and a host of free activities for children.
Pedalfest brings a celebration of all things bicycling to Jack London Square for the Bay Area’s largest bicycle festival, on Saturday, July 25. From hipsters to cyclists, this annual event will fill the waterfront with more than 20,000 biking enthusiasts, bicycle-themed entertainment, food and exhibits. Free to attend, Pedalfest-goers will enjoy bicycling daredevils performing in a 30-foot banked wooden Whiskeydrome; high-flying two-wheeled BMX stunts; a Rock the Bike pedal-powered stage featuring live music; Oaklandish’s kids bicycle parade; pedal-powered food; unicycles; recycled two-wheeled creations and a dazzling collection of new, vintage and handmade bikes.
In addition to all the special events, visitors can dine and drink at a variety of contemporary restaurants including Jack’s Oyster Bay & Fish House, Plank, Rosenblum Cellars, Bocanova, Forge Pizza, Haven, Lungomare and more. Visitors can easily bike, ferry, BART or drive to Jack London Square. For additional information, visit www.jacklondonsquare.com.
