The Town’s favorite block party, Friday Nights at OMCA, is turning up the heat for Halloween 2026 and bringing San Francisco's own LA GENTE SF for special Halloween, costume, Dance/Block Party! Friday Nights invites the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family, friends, or neighbors—starting at 5 pm with a free evening of live music, interactive activities, Off the Grid food trucks, and, with a Museum ticket purchase, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.

Fuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside, near the Koi Pond, purchase beer, wine, cocktails, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden, picnic tables, blankets, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games, engaging museum programs, and a vibrant community atmosphere, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy, week after week.

Website: https://museumca.org/about-friday-nights-at-omca-with-off-the-grid/

The Festival of Altars was designed in San Francisco by a Mexican immigrant woman and a group of marginalized creators back in 1992. This event will feature community built altars, interactive art and craft stations, Indigenous cultural ceremonies and a live performance by LA GENTE SF. This event is a space to honor our ancestors, our culture and sacred traditions.

LA GENTE SF return to the Excelsior Night Market in San Francisco! This seasonal event featured live music from multiple groups, Djs, dance groups, local vendors, Food trucks, crafts, creativity and community. No cover, by suggested Donation.

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