This event is in the past.It took place on May 2, 2026 at Lake Merritt.
Outdoor Party
Outdoor PartyBring a dish and your appetite to this laid-back lakeside potluck where strangers become friends over shared plates. Lake Merritt's 3-mile loop offers the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of grazing, people-watching, and soaking up Oakland's eclectic energy.
BYO food
community gathering
lakeside chill
free event
Tips
🍽️"Everyone comes to the lake and everyone is welcome"
🥗bring a dish that travels well (no fragile soufflés)
🦆keep an eye out for the Black Crowned Night Heron
Free “Anarchist-Utopian” Potluck Picnic
Lakeside
Outdoor PartyOutdoor PartyBring a dish and your appetite to this laid-back lakeside potluck where strangers become friends over shared plates. Lake Merritt's 3-mile loop offers the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of grazing, people-watching, and soaking up Oakland's eclectic energy.
BYO food
community gathering
lakeside chill
free event
Tips
🍽️"Everyone comes to the lake and everyone is welcome"
🥗bring a dish that travels well (no fragile soufflés)
🦆keep an eye out for the Black Crowned Night Heron
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