Event Calendar
Get involved in our vibrant community! There’s always something going on– check back often for more upcoming events. Planning your own event? Contact the City for any necessary permits and click here to review our Guide.
2025
December
Holiday Cookies with Cops
Tuesday, December 2 • 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
San Leandro Police Department
901 E. 14th Street, San Leandro
Join us for a festive evening with Santa and Friends! Enjoy decorating cookies and ornaments, hot cocoa, popcorn, games, and more. Santa will be joined by a guest from The 501st Legion. Bring a new toy to donate. Donations benefit SLPD’s Santa on Motors and Davis Street Family Resource Center. Click here for event info.
It’s a Wonderful Night Street Fair
December 5 • 5 – 9 pm
E 14th and W Juana Ave., San Leandro
A family-friendly event with a holiday tree lighting at 5:30 pm in Estudillo Plaza at Estudillo Ave at E. 14th Street, and the main event at W. Juana Avenue between E. 14th St. and Washington Avenue. Click here for more info.
Family Fun Night: Holiday Puppet Show (Main Library)
Wednesday, December 17 • 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
San Leandro Public Library
300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro
Enjoy a puppet show of The Nutcracker, presented by The Puppet Company. A Winter treat for all ages, featuring over 40 puppets. This program will take place in the Karp meeting room. Doors open at 6:20 pm and the show begins at 6:30 pm. Doors will close if we reach the posted room capacity. Seating is first-come, first-served. Click here for event info.
2026
January
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Oratorical Festival, and Poetry Slam
Saturday, January 17 • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Titan Auditorium
15301 Wicks Bvld., San Leandro
Join us for a powerful and inspiring event featuring live entertainment, crafts, and light refreshments as we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Event is free and open to all! Click here for event info
San Leandro students in grades 3–12 are strongly encouraged to raise their voices and take the stage in the Oratorical Festival and Poetry Slam! Whether you recite a well-known speech or share an original poem or essay, this is your moment to celebrate Dr. King’s message of peace, tolerance, and social justice. Click here for an application form (required).
Boys and Girls Club Annual Crab Feed
Saturday, January 24 • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Teen Clubhouse
2200 San Leandro Blvd., San Leandro
Pack your crab leg crackers and get ready to feast for a great cause. The evening will feature a live band from one of our local San Leandro favorites, cash bars, a live auction and raffle, and a special appearance by our adorable Club members. Click here for tickets, sponsorship info, and more event info.
Ongoing Events
San Leandro Butterfly Garden Monthly Work Day
Every First Saturday of the Month • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Located below the Monarch Butterfly Migration Mural in downtown San Leandro.
San Leandro Blvd. at Estudillo Avenue. Across from the San Leandro BART Station. FYI – Rain cancels: If it rains at 9:30 am, it is canceled.
For more information visit here.
San Leandro Police Explorers
The Police Explorer Program is an opportunity for young adults between the ages of 14 and 19 to become exposed to the basics of law enforcement through volunteering. Explorers are taught by Police Officers and Police Department employees. It is a leadership program designed to prepare students to be active in the community, learn more about a law enforcement career, obtain valuable work experience, and take on more responsibility as a young adult.
Minimum Qualifications required by applicants. Click here for the qualifications list, application, and more info.
Household Hazardous Waste
Fast, free drop-off at four locations in Alameda County. Click here for more information about the Household Hazardous Waste Program.
Electronic Waste Collection Events
In California, it is illegal to put electronic equipment in the trash. Please click here for more information about proper E-waste disposal.
Year-Round Farmers’ Market at Bayfair Center
Every Saturday • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Bayfair Center, King Log – by movie theater & Macy’s in San Leandro. Click here for more information about the Farmers’ Market at Bayfair Center
Downtown San Leandro Farmers’ Market
Wednesdays • 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, California
The market is brought to you in partnership with the City of San Leandro. Enjoy FREE PARKING after 3:00 pm at the City of San Leandro Downtown Garage, 122 Estudillo Avenue. Click here for more information about the Downtown San Leandro Farmers’ Market.