FEATURED EVENTS

Below are a few upcoming events taking place around town.  Find even more events on the City of Berkeley’s Calendar and Berkeley Public Library’s Calendar.

Sunday, September 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Solano Avenue Stroll

Solano Avenue, Berkeley/Albany

A mile of entertainers, music, shops, crafters, food booths & family fun on Solano Avenue in Berkeley/Albany

Since 1974 Solano Avenue and the twin-cities of Albany and Berkeley CA, have hosted the Solano Avenue Stroll, the East Bay’s largest street festival! The Solano Avenue Association invites you to see what makes Solano Avenue a wonderful place. We feature over four hundred vendors including 50 entertainers, 25 food booths, 100 government and non-profit agencies, 100 artisans, jewelers, makers, and much more!

Sun Day Community Celebration

Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Willard Clubhouse & Park | 2720 Hillegass Avenue

Join neighbors, local leaders, and community partners for a joyful, hands-on celebration of clean energy and climate action—right here in the East Bay!

Sun Day is not your average climate event. It’s playful, practical, and powered by community. Whether you're a renter curious about switching to electric, a homeowner looking to go solar, or a parent seeking fun family activities, Sun Day is for you.

Let’s make clean energy feel local, doable, and joyful. Bring your friends, your questions—and your bike!

Comunidad en La Placita Festival

Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

MLK Civic Center Park | 2151 Martin Luther King Junior Way

Since 2015, the Comunidad en La Placita Festival has been a cherished tradition for Latinos in the East Bay, serving as the official Hispanic Heritage Month Festival in the City of Berkeley.

This vibrant event brings together the Latino community, neighbors, and friends in partnership with over 20 community organizations, leaders, entrepreneurs, and entertainers. It's a celebration of the rich presence of Berkeley Latinos through live performances, diverse cuisine, captivating art, and lively dance performances. The festival is free of charge and open to the public, welcoming everyone to join in the festivities.