Shop Local 2024!

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Every dollar you spend at an Alameda shop, or service, supports local business owners and workers, and improves our neighborhoods by contributing to vital City services like police, fire, road repairs, and parks. Let’s make the holiday season shimmer with community cheer!

Checkout Shop Local Events Happening this November - December in Alameda!

Shop Local Christmas Trees 

Now to December

  • Pagano’s Hardware Christmas Tree Lot at South Shore Center
  • Encinal Nursery
  • Speer Family Farms Wonderland Christmas Tree Lot at Alameda Point

Alameda Farmer’s Market

Every Tuesday and Saturday at 701 Haight

Shop Local Holiday Pop-up at 2315 Central

November 23 to December 29

Pop in and discover Alameda Candle Co., Treats by Mrs. T, and more

South Shore Tree Lighting

Friday, November 29 // 4-6pm

Tree lighting event with the Tap Dancing Christmas Trees and more

Alameda Art Lab Holiday Boutique

Saturday, November 30

Alameda Christmas Tree Lane’s 86th year!

December 1-31 // 5:30-10pm

Holiday lights on display at more than 50 houses with local performances on the 3200 Block of Thompson Ave, between High and Fernside

Alameda Point Antiques Faire

Sunday, December 1 // 6am-3pm

Largest antiques show in Northern California with over 800 dealer booths

Faction Brewing

Friday, December 6 // 7-9pm

Alameda Angel’s Drag Show

Island Cat’s 2024 Pawliday Boutique at the Elk’s Club
December 6, 7, 8

Holiday shopping (hostess gifts, vintage treasures, handcrafted goods, seasonal décor, cat-themed items, jewelry, and more) with a purpose! All proceeds support the work of Island Cat

Mini Masterpieces Holiday Gift Show at Rhythmix

December 6, 7, 8

+ Wednesdays until December 20. Small and affordable holiday gifts by local artists, including jewelry, succulents, small paintings, and more

Holidays at the Frank Bette Center

December 6, 7, 8

Featuring unique handmade artistic gifts

 

The Foodbank Player's 3rd Annual A Christmas Carol

December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st - Curtain at 7pm & December 8th and 15th - Curtain at 2pm

1912 Central Ave // Seating is first come first served // All proceeds support the Alameda Food Bank

 

Holiday Rock & Roll Flea Market at Faction Brewing

Saturday, December 7 // 11am-7pm

Check out a variety of local vendors, entertainment, and holiday cheer on Central, across from the Theater, and onto Alameda Avenue

Downtown Winter Market

Saturday, December 7 // 1-7pm

Check out a variety of local vendors, entertainment, and holiday cheer on Central, across from the Theater, and onto Alameda Avenue

Winter Lights at City Hall

Saturday, December 7 // 5-7pm

Live music, hot cocoa, tree lighting, and donations to the Alameda Firefighters Toy Drive and Jammie Drive for women and children living in shelters

Hot Cocoa Stroll

Saturday, December 7 // 5-7pm

Stroll Alameda’s downtown district and enjoy a delectable assortment of sips & nibbles from local shops

Annual Lighted Yacht Parade

Saturday, December 7 // 5:30pm

Light of the Season Concert with Alameda’s community chorus, featuring Bay Area Music Project

Alameda Sings! at the Veterans Memorial Building

Saturday, December 7 // 7:30-9pm

2024 “Merry Estuary”

Wreath Making with Flower and Forage

Sunday, December 8 // 3pm

At St. George Spirits

Alameda Point Pasko (Filipino) Night Market

Friday, December 13 // 5-9pm

Hosted by Malaya Botanicals

Noelfest at Almanac Beer Co

Saturday, December 14

Free photos with Santa from 12-4pm, bounce house, special mulled wine recipe, and more

ARPD’s 22nd Annual Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 14 // 10am-12pm

All attendees MUST pre-register regardless of age

Officers’ Holiday Tea Service

Saturday, December 14 // 10am-4:30pm

On the USS Hornet

Yule Midwinter Market at the Healing Garden

Saturday, December 14 // 11am-4pm

Vendors boasting mystical wares, warm beverages, and tarot readings

Brian Copeland’s The Jewelry Box At the Altarena Playhouse

Saturday, December 14 // 7pm

At the Altarena Playhouse

Alameda Landing Annual Holiday Celebration

Sunday, December 15 // 12-2pm

Alameda Landing Annual Holiday Celebration

Almanac Beer Holiday Breadmaking Class

Tuesday, December 17 // 5:30pm

Class includes bread-and-butter sampling, super fun mixing session to make your own dough, and ready to bake at home dough

Santa Visits Downtown Alameda

Thursday, December 19 // 5-7pm

Have your cameras ready! Santa will be strolling the district, popping into businesses, handing out treats, and posing for photos. Stop by Alameda Avenue for festive music and activities

Espionage Escape Aboard USS Hornet

Saturday, December 21 // 12:45pm

Faction Brewing Winter Market

Saturday, December 21 // 1-6pm

Over 20 vendors, food, and craft beer

Alternative Entertainment Winter Market

Saturday, December 21 // 1-6pm

St. George Spirits Cheese and Spirits Pairing

Sunday, December 22 // 2pm

Tour the distillery and sample St. George Spirits’ catalog of spirits paired with fine cheeses

South Shore Center Menorah Lighting

Monday, December 30 // 5-7pm

Music and lighting of the Menorah

New Year’s Eve Big Band Gala 2024

Tuesday, December 31 // 7pm-1am

Join us aboard the USS Hornet

 

Keep My Sales Tax Dollars Here in Alameda

Keeping sales tax dollars in Alameda helps to provide for needed City services. Part of the sales tax on goods and services bought in Alameda goes to the City’s General Fund, which pays for police and fire protection, street repairs, parks and recreation, libraries, and other City services. 

Contribute to a Healthy Environment by Minimizing Car Travel
Because Alameda merchants are right here in vibrant, compact, walkable shopping districts, residents save on gas and reduce their carbon footprint.

Support Local Jobs and Local Merchants
Many Alameda merchants are self-employed and hire primarily local residents.  Local business owners often live in our community and are invested in our community’s future.  They need our continued support as they regain their footing post-pandemic.

Strengthen Our Sense of Community
Local businesses build strong neighborhoods and contribute more to community projects, nonprofit organizations, fundraising efforts, and local causes.  Many locally owned businesses have become favorite gathering places or destinations in the community with broad and loyal customer base. Their success helps to attract other quality businesses to Alameda.

Keep Alameda’s Small Town Atmosphere
Our independent, locally owned stores offer a distinctive shopping experience, stock unique products, and create a genuine sense of place. Our local merchants provide better, personalized customer service and have a higher level of knowledge about their products and services.

Shopping in Alameda is Fun
We are fortunate to have beautiful, historic buildings lining our main streets, with many well-known and well-loved locally owned restaurants and stores.  Shopping locally means you are supporting local businesses as well as the larger community. Be proud to shop local!

 

Email Econdev@alamedaca.gov with any questions about this event.