Oakland, Calif.– December 7, 2016: This Saturday Jack London Square will offer a special, holiday-themed market, Jack of All Trades, from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Free to the public, this family and pet-friendly event includes more than 125 Indie designers, antique dealers, and start-ups making shopping for holiday gifts a unique experience at the Oakland waterfront.
Visitors to the Square will find one-of-kind items from local artists, crafts makers and collectors. At the foot of Broadway, the traditional holiday fir tree is decorated with 600 colorful ornaments and 5,000 sparkling lights. Free local bands, magicians and street dancers will provide live holiday music and entertainment.
Free Do It Yourself workshops offer unique learning experiences for all ages and there will be games for the kids. Children can have their smartphone picture taken for free with Santa next to Jack London Square’s 55-foot holiday tree.
There are plenty of places to eat with many fine restaurants at Jack London Square or one can grab a quick snack from a local food truck vendor.
Transportation options to the Square include the Alameda/SF Bay Ferry, the free “B” that runs along Broadway, biking, walking or driving. For Directions to Jack London Square please visit here.
Jack of All Trades takes place on the second Saturday of each month. Dec. 10, 2016 is the last Jack of All Trades event for this year.
Directions to Jack London Square: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/about-us/find-us
http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/events/special-events
About the Port of Oakland:
The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport, and 20 miles of waterfront. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 73,000 jobs in the region and nearly 827,000 jobs across the United States. Connect with the Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport through Facebook, or with the Port on Twitter, YouTube, and at www.portofoakland.com.
Media Contacts:
Marilyn Sandifur
Port Spokesperson
Port of Oakland
(510) 627-1193
Click here to contact Marilyn Sandifur
Robert Bernardo
Communications Manager
Port of Oakland
(510) 627-1401
Click here to contact Robert Bernardo