Where's Waldo? Local in Rockridge
Dates: July 1–31, 2026
Location: Throughout the Rockridge District, College Avenue, Oakland
Kickoff & Game Card Pickup: Pegasus Books, 5560 College Avenue

Cost: Free

Where's Waldo? is hiding in Rockridge! Spend the month of July searching for miniature Waldos hidden inside 26 locally owned businesses throughout Oakland's Rockridge District. Pick up a free Find Waldo Local Game Card at Pegasus Books or participating businesses, collect stamps as you find Waldo, and explore one of the East Bay's favorite shopping districts along the way.

Participants who collect stamps from 20 or more businesses will be entered into prize drawings, including a $50 Rockridge e-Gift Card and other gifts from local merchants. The adventure concludes with a free celebration and prize drawing at Pegasus Books on Thursday, July 31, at 5 p.m. Fun for all ages.

For details and participating businesses, visit www.rockridgedistrict.com/wheres-waldo.

Merci Mini Market
Saturday, July 11th
Noon to 5pm
5505 College Ave

Merci Vintage as put together a petite pop-up in celebration of it finally feeling like summer!​ They will be hosting local artists and curators - featuring handmade jewelry, hand-thrown ceramics, expertly curated vintage children's clothes, housewares, and more!​

The Temescal Street Fair
Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 11am–7 pm

This free, family-friendly event features three stages of live music, outdoor dining from award-winning restaurants, artisan cocktails, a children’s zone, vendor market, dance competition, and local fashion show. Attracting over 15,000 attendees annually, the fair celebrates and supports Oakland’s vibrant Temescal District.

District 1 Town Hall with Zac Unger

July 13, 2026
Saint Augustine Church
400 Alcatraz Ave

Join Councilmember Zac Unger to discuss preliminary plans for the Rockridge Trader Joe's site. The meeting will begin with a short presentation followed by Q&A. Time-permitting, other topics of discussion may include plans for the old Red Cross site, the City budget, public safety, and more.

Oakland Planning Commission Regular Meeting
When: Wednesday, July 15, 3:00pm
Where: Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Hearing Room 1

Persons wishing to address the Commission on any item on the agenda, including Open Forum and Director’s Report, should fill out a speaker card and give it to the Secretary upon arrival. Agenda items will be called at the discretion of the Chair not necessarily in the order they are listed on the Agenda. Speakers are generally limited to two minutes at the discretion of the Chair. Applicants and appellants are generally limited to five minutes at the discretion of the Chair.

Open House at the Museum of San Francisco:
Let’s Celebrate the New City Lab for Kids!

Saturday, July 18, 11am to 3pm

Rockridge residents have been intrigued and have enjoyed John Kamps’ and James Rojas’ model-building activities for years. This July, San Francisco will get to experience them too! Join us for a fun, hands-on opportunity to imagine, create, and share ideas through the Place It process.

Preview City Lab for Kids and try out some tabling activities that are fun for all ages. Thanks to a partnership with the Pacific Pinball Museum, we’ll also have a brand new “playable” pinball exhibition on display.

A ticket is required to attend the event. There are several parking garages with ample parking close to the venue, including the Portsmouth Square Garage.

Sing The Beatles
Our House and Cat Gallery
621 Athol Ave, Oakland (Cleveland Hts)
July 18, 2026 7pm-10pm
$20 donation to the house. Info: 510-846-7631

We are a full band, drums, bass, keys and guitars, that plays and sings the Beatles, definitely in harmony and we want YOU ALL to sing a long. This is a participatory show. Your voice is a part of it. Come on! It's The Beatles.

Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Rubber Soul ……… plus extras+

Greater Rockridge NCPC: Meeting on Local Crime Issues
Thursday, August 6
7pm

Come listen brief presentations by the Oakland Police Department, and discussion of local crime and safety issues. In-person will meet in the library conference room.

Dr. Holly Joshi, chair of the Oakland Department of Violence Prevention, will address the meeting and describe what her department does. 

This will be a hybrid meeting for those who don't want to attend in person.

Zoom link for all NCPC meetings through December 2026: 
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82709204888?pwd=Y3pFQTlWQ3ZiLzd3d3EyK3dPYmxLdz09
Meeting ID: 827 0920 4888
Passcode: 684165