Friday Nights at OMCA is from April through October
What to Expect at OMCA Friday Nights
On Friday nights, you will see plenty of families and people heading toward the Oakland Museum of California. During Off the Grid, the adjacent 10th Street is closed with numerous food trucks parked in a line.
Music is playing through speakers, and picnic tables are packed with people of all ages (many toddlers, too) with festive lighting strung about to make the street glow. The line of unique food trucks ends at the front of the museum courtyard.
The steps make perfect stadium seating to watch, climb, or dance especially when a DJ or band is playing for the crowd.
Food Trucks at OMCA
There’s limited free street parking in the surrounding blocks. You can also pay to park in the OMCA underground garage ($10). Better yet, ride BART to Lake Merritt Station which is just a few blocks walk from OMCA.
Most trucks take Apple Pay and cards, so you don’t have to haul too much cash around. Trucks serve a variety of food like burgers, tacos, desserts, coffee, beer, and wine. There may be regular trucks and new ones from week to week.
Activities During Friday Nights at OMCA
There will be hands-on activities, like a great big table with plenty of cool supplies in front of the Koi pond. Kids of all ages can participate with the assistance of friendly OMCA staff.
Families can choose to walk through the Gardens of OMCA. There’s a large grassy area that’s fantastic for a picnic setup and several picnic tables around the perimeter of the garden. It’s a lovely space to eat a food truck dinner.
After having a bite, check out the museum galleries. They stay late with a museum ticket. Admission is $19 for adults and is free for children 12 and under.
Plan your visit to Friday Nights at OMCA
Admission to Off the Grid food trucks is free and not tied to museum ticketing, so the price depends on your appetite!
Ticketed entry to the OMCA exhibition galleries and/or Nature Playspace is available with extended hours on Friday nights.
Location: 1000 Oak St, Oakland
Hours: Every Friday night from 5 to 8 pm, April through October
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