Rainbow opened its first store front with volunteer labor in 1975 on 16th St near Valencia at a time when there was no natural foods industry. As the store became increasingly successful, it was able to bring more workers on as paid staff. In 1983, with loans from our customers, Rainbow made the move to Mission St. and 15th. With 105 workers, it was the biggest health food store in the city. Rainbow moved to 1745 Folsom Street on April 25,1996, and opened its doors to the public once again. Thanks to the continued support of our community, we are still here today. Come join our block party on Sunday, August 17th 2025 at 12PM – 6PM!

11am-6pm

The Rockridge District welcomes you to stop by, say hello, and enjoy the local wares, fine dining, savory sweets, and delicious drinks you can only find in this magical district. This is not a typical street festival. It’s a 1-mile leisurely stroll loaded with amazing sites, sounds, and experiences on every block.

Free, Family & Pet Friendly

A mile of entertainers, music, shops, crafters, food booths & family fun on Solano Avenue in Berkeley/Albany

Since 1974 Solano Avenue and the twin-cities of Albany and Berkeley CA, have hosted the Solano Avenue Stroll, the East Bay’s largest street festival! The Solano Avenue Association invites you to see what makes Solano Avenue a wonderful place. We feature over four hundred vendors including 50 entertainers, 25 food booths, 100 government and non-profit agencies, 100 artisans, jewelers, makers, and much more!

100,000 participants and event guests visit from all over northern California, and beyond. This family event promotes the unique traits of Solano Avenue, helping independently-owned businesses, artists, and community organizations to thrive by exposure and fundraising.

The Lafayette Art and Wine Festival is the largest event in Lamorinda and one of the five biggest outdoor festivals in Contra Costa County. Over 85,000 attended in 2024, strolling among hundreds of stalls of art and handmade crafts, sampling foods from top local restaurants and food trucks, and enjoying quality wines and microbrews. The event features four stages with continuous music and four kid zones! Admission, parking and bike parking/valet are free!

Oaktoberfest In the Dimond District of Oakland returns in its full Bavarian glory with outdoor dining, drinking, and entertainment with free entry for the whole family. Don’t miss the live German music, traditional German food options, hundreds of vendors, 5 stages of live music, and the Bay Area’s best craft beers.