TownTrek Scavenger Hunt 333 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: Compete in the last few days of the Jack London's Greatest Hits Digital Scavenger Hunt! Download the TownTrek app (click here for iOS | click here for Android) and enter join code "JLGH2025" to get started. Complete challenges in the district to earn points. The top 20 competitors on Monday, June 9 will win prizes from participating businesses.
Please note that this challenge was a part of our bar and food crawl on May 17, but anyone 21+ can still join in on the digital scavenger hunt! |
Oakland Vintage Market 222 Jefferson Street, Parking Lot
Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: enjoy 50+ independent vintage vendors at this monthly market! Happening every First Saturday of the month and drawing visitors from far and wide, this event inspired our "First Saturday" campaign.
Come say hi to us at the JLID booth! We will be tabling here.
Hours: 10am-3pm
Dog Friendly | Family Friendly |
Angel Cakes Brunch Cupcakes 745 5th Street
Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: visit Angel Cakes for Saturday "brunch." They will be serving savory-leaning cupcakes, as well as biscuits and other treats (in addition to our usual sweet cupcake fare).
Hours: 10-3pm
Dog Friendly | Family Friendly | Serves Food |
Artist Space Open House! 534 2nd Street
Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: come explore the Union Machine Works artist space. This historical building is home to several local arists of different mediums! PLUS: Join in on a NEON Master Class, happening on both June 7 & 8. More info here.
Hours: 12-4pm
Family Friendly | Dog Friendly |
East Bay Open Studios 560 2nd Street, In the back of the Grand Gallery
Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: Stop by Studios 11 and The Grand Gallery for East Bay Open Studios! Check out local artists' original work, peruse the gallery, or buy prints! East Bay Open Studios all weekend long. Hours: 12-5pm Dog Friendly | Family Friendly
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Everett and Jones BBQ 126 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: Enjoy BBQ Brisket Nachos, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, plus discounts on beer and wine! ALSO jam out to some live blues music.
Hours: 11:30am-10:30pm
Serves Food | Family Friendly |
Fundraiser for LA Fire Relief at NIDO's Backyard 104 Oak Street
Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: Join us for a special pop-up fundraiser supporting undocumented and minority communities impacted by the LA fires.
📸 Get your portrait taken at our on-site photo pop-up (link in @karen_santos bio)
✨ Shop local vendors offering art, candles, jewelry, ice cream & more
🌟 Celebrate arte hecho en Oakland while giving back
Hours: 12-4pm (event hours); restaurant hours are 11-9pm
Dog Friendly | Family Friendly | Serves Food |
Good Tattoo 201 3rd Street
Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: get a palm sized traditional tattoo for $150! Save $50-100. Or stop by check out the shop and get some stickers and a special gift just for stopping in!
Hours: 12-7pm
Family Friendly |
Happy Hour All Day Long at Tiger's Taproom 308 Jackson Street, #4
Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: Happy Hour prices all day long if you mention "First Saturdays!"
Hours: 3-10pm
Dog Friendly | 21+ only |
Hesher's Pizza and Taproom Deals 206 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: $25 beer pitcher PLUS 10% off food and drink if you mention "First Saturdays in Jack London!"
Hours: 12-10pm
Dog Friendly | Serves Food | Family Friendly |
ZAPP with Shirley Murdock 510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: grab tickets to a live performance from iconic funk band, ZAPP. Shows are at 7:30pm and 9:30pm with a special pre-show experience at 5pm; grab tickets here.
Restaurant Hours: 5:30pm-9pm
Serves Food | Family Friendly |
Oakland United's Pints with Purpose Day 262 2nd Street
Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: Join Oakland United for a feel-good day of beer and community at the taproom for Pints with Purpose, where a portion of all beer sales—both on draft and to-go—will be donated directly to the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center, Oakland’s first all-inclusive, intergenerational wellness center for the queer and trans community. The Center operates a range of programs including peer support groups, substance use recovery, and the Glenn Burke Wellness Clinic, to name a few.
🎨 Plus! Drop in anytime for our free, all-day Pride Craft Party featuring:
- Button Bracelets
- Sun Catchers
- String Art
Oakland United will provide all the supplies—just bring your creativity!
Hours: 12-9pm
Family Friendly | Dog Friendly | Serves Food |
Plank: Fiesta Saturdays! 98 Broadway, Jack London Square
Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: Join us for Fiesta Saturday, featuring delicious elote, tamales, street tacos, tortas, and homemade horchata (original and spiked). Enjoy beer specials, Latin music, and a double arcade bonus for a fun-filled day!
Hours: 11:30am-12am
Family Friendly | Serves Food |
Seawolf Public House 402 Webster Street
Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: enjoy $12 burger and $5 beer specials! Hours: 11:30am-10pm Serves Food | Family Friendly |
Shapeshifters First Saturday Brunch 571 5th Street
Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: Saturday brunch at Shapeshifters Café includes an ever-evolving, eclectic selection of offerings, all made to order with locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients like Veracruz Avocado Toast (with salsa mocha), Kimchi-laquiles, Beer-poached eggs and Croque Madames (with house-made Mornay sauce). Treat yourself to a cherry-almond scone or slice of chocolate-stout cake and finish things off with a lavender latte, cinnamon mocha, house-blended chai, pomegranate lemonade, Michelada or Mimosa made with fresh-squeezed oranges. Kick back inside our cheery, vintage-inspired dining area or soak in some rays on our sunny, plant-filled back deck.
Hours: 10am-2pm
Family Friendly | Serves Food | Dog Friendly |
Sláinte Pub & Grub 131 Broadway
Oakland 94607 This First Saturday: receive 10% off your bill at Sláinte Irish pub and restaurant!
Hours: 11am-12am
Serves Food | Family Friendly |
Specials and Slices at Pizza Pantry! 222 Madison Street
Oakland 94607 This First Saturday: grab a slice of pizza or grab a whole pie of our meat or veggie daily specials! View specials here. Hours: 4-8pm Dog Friendly | Family Friendly | Serves Food |