October is here, and Lakeshore is ready! We have our Halloween Parade on 10/29, and businesses are already decorating and carrying spooky Halloween goods. The days are getting shorter, but there are several distinct Happy Hours for everything from specialty cocktails to specialty coffee that you can visit to relax at the end of the day. Read Oakland Pride month, Finds on Lakeshore and Urban Indigo closing and anniversaries, and more!
The Lakeshore Halloween Parade is set to happen on 10/29 from 10 am – 12 pm! It will start at Lakeshore Baptist Church and circle around Lakeshore Ave.
We already have a sneak peek of Lakeshore Business’s planned Halloween fun! Silver Moon Kids is a perfect place to find costumes, Arizmendi will have delicious Halloween cookies, and Bay Made carries locally-made spooky and divine chocolate, caramel, and more.
Seasonal Happy Hours on Lakeshore
As the days get shorter, Lakeshore businesses have you covered with good drinks, food, and company as the workday ends and the sun goes down. We are lucky to have several places to go for Happy Hour, all with their own unique twists. Try Caña’s legendary mojitos 4:30-6:30 pm, play pool and enjoy drinks at Happy Hour prices at Heart and Dagger Saloon 3-7 pm, enjoy creative small bites and sangria or special cocktails at Shakewell 4:30 – 6 pm or “have a Meow time” from 5-8 pm at The Cat House.
If you want an alcohol-free Happy Hour, Shakewell has incredible mocktails. If you hit them on the right day, Peet’s Coffee often has discounts on drinks after 2:00 pm.
Happy Anniversary and Oakland Pride month
Congratulations to the Oakland LGBTQ Center on its 5th year anniversary! This year’s theme was “Fairy Proud” and, in collaboration with Children’s Fairyland the annual LGBTQ Family Day took place at Children’s Fairyland on 9/10 and 9/11/22.
The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center partnered with Oakland Pride to celebrate LGBTQ+ diversity in Oakland and the strength, resilience, and beauty within our city with PrideFest.
Lakeshore Avenue businesses also honored Oakland Pride month; Hipline hosting two LGBTQIA+ events: A yoga & dance exploration of queer identity and Pride Pop back. Arise Yoga held a Gentle Hatha for the Queer Community. Shakewell, Proposition Chicken, and others showed their support for Oakland Pride month and the LGBTQ+ community.
Fun Finds on Lakeshore
Lakeshore businesses are open rain or shine and always fun to visit! Colonial Donuts has a donut to hit the spot 24/7. Along with delectable food on Lakeshore are distinct drinks you can get on the go at Peet’s, Quickly, the Main Squeeze, and Starbucks. Silver Moon Kids has toys, clothes, and activities rain or shine, including rain boots for a rainy day! Bay-Made has goods from local artists that open your eyes to the talents of so many creators in the Bay Area. True has shoes and shirts for the whole family and Maribel has amazing designer clothes at amazing consignment prices.
Urban Indigo Has Moved
Urban Indigo has moved to Castro Valley. It is also available online, so if you want to find a gift, jewelry, card, or home decor you can shop online. Urban Indigo was voted best gift store in Oakland for years and will be missed!
Happy October! Cuteness and Fun on Lakeshore.
