Recurring and Upcoming Events

  • Solar Holiday Open House & Work Parties

    Come celebrate equinoxes and solstices with us as we prepare the Makerfarm for the upcoming season.

    2024 Event Dates, 10AM - 5PM:

    Spring Equinox: Sunday March 17th

    Summer Solstice: Sunday Sunday June 16th

    Fall Equinox: Sunday September 22nd

    Winter Solstice: Sunday December 15th

  • Community Potlucks

    Monthly, date varies (see calendar below)

    Join Makerfarmers, project volunteers, and community members at our monthly potlucks. We welcome you there whether you are able to bring a dish or not.

  • Farmcycles Free Bike Repair Clinic

    Spring-Fall, Third Sunday of each month, 12-2PM

    We have all the tools, some of the expertise, and all the eagerness to get you riding smoothly and safely again. We’ll even show you how to do simple repairs yourself.

  • Compost Hub

    Wednesdays & Saturdays 10AM-5PM

    Stop by to pick up free compost, provided by the City of Alameda & StopWaste.org. Please limit yourself to 1 carload or 3 bikeloads of compost per month, thanks!

    Last compost drop of 2024 happened mid November, get yours before it runs out! Once it’s gone, Compost Hub will resume in March 2025.

    We still have a little free woodchips & straw.

  • Annual Summer Music Party & Campout

    August, see calendar below

    Starting with a potluck Friday at 5pm, music until midnight, overnight campout, and ending with Saturday brunch.

    Featuring local bands, and events like clothing swap, workshops from our MakerFarmers, and learning about the farm. Kids welcome! Nobody turned away due to lack of funds, but donations to the farm and the presenters are appreciated.

  • Animals Program Youth Open House Days

    Third Sundays, 12PM-2PM
    Weekly after school hours coming in December!

    Come pet goats, chickens, and ducks, and learn about our farm animals!

    Kids will need to have permission slips signed (at least annually) in order to participate.

Upcoming Events

Join us at the farm in person or online for a volunteer day, a class, or a social meetup.

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Past Events

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Volunteer Night
May
6

Volunteer Night

Come by the farm to help with communal projects like mulching paths, building infrastructure, and organizing resources.

No previous skills needed other than willingness to learn, but skill leadership is very welcome.

5:00 PM to Sundown every Thursday.

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Volunteer Night
Apr
29

Volunteer Night

Come by the farm to help with communal projects like mulching paths, building infrastructure, and organizing resources.

No previous skills needed other than willingness to learn, but skill leadership is very welcome.

5:00 PM to Sundown every Thursday.

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Volunteer Night
Apr
22

Volunteer Night

Come by the farm to help with communal projects like mulching paths, building infrastructure, and organizing resources.

No previous skills needed other than willingness to learn, but skill leadership is very welcome.

5:00 PM to Sundown every Thursday.

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Volunteer Night
Apr
15

Volunteer Night

Come by the farm to help with communal projects like mulching paths, building infrastructure, and organizing resources.

No previous skills needed other than willingness to learn, but skill leadership is very welcome.

5:00 PM to Sundown every Thursday.

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Volunteer Night
Apr
8

Volunteer Night

Come by the farm to help with communal projects like mulching paths, building infrastructure, and organizing resources.

No previous skills needed other than willingness to learn, but skill leadership is very welcome.

5:00 PM to Sundown every Thursday.

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Volunteer Night
Apr
1

Volunteer Night

Come by the farm to help with communal projects like mulching paths, building infrastructure, and organizing resources.

No previous skills needed other than willingness to learn, but skill leadership is very welcome.

5:00 PM to Sundown every Thursday.

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Volunteer Night
Mar
25

Volunteer Night

Come by the farm to help with communal projects like mulching paths, building infrastructure, and organizing resources.

No previous skills needed other than willingness to learn, but skill leadership is very welcome.

5:00 PM to Sundown every Thursday.

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Volunteer Night
Mar
18

Volunteer Night

Come by the farm to help with communal projects like mulching paths, building infrastructure, and organizing resources.

No previous skills needed other than willingness to learn, but skill leadership is very welcome.

5:00 PM to Sundown every Thursday.

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Volunteer Night
Mar
11

Volunteer Night

Come by the farm to help with communal projects like mulching paths, building infrastructure, and organizing resources.

No previous skills needed other than willingness to learn, but skill leadership is very welcome.

5:00 PM to Sundown every Thursday.

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Volunteer Night
Mar
4

Volunteer Night

Come by the farm to help with communal projects like mulching paths, building infrastructure, and organizing resources.

No previous skills needed other than willingness to learn, but skill leadership is very welcome.

5:00 PM to Sundown every Thursday.

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