About this Event
Mark your calendars for Jolly Jack London!, the neighborhood's festive holiday bar crawl celebrating Oakland's waterfront nightlife scene. Get into the holiday spirit as you explore Jack London's favorite bars, restaurants, and breweries, each bringing its own seasonal flair with holiday-inspired cocktails, craft beers, delicious bites, and festive décor.
Whether you're gathering friends for a night out, discovering a new neighborhood favorite, or simply looking for an excuse to celebrate the season, this crawl is the perfect way to experience the local businesses that make our district special.
Admission is free with RSVP, with an optional opportunity to give back to the community through a donation to the Jack London Improvement District's Care Cafe program!
How It Works
- Step 1: Choose your ticket! RSVP for free or select the RSVP + Care Cafe Donation option to support JLID's efforts to engage with individuals experiencing homelessness in our neighborhood. As a thank-you, donors will receive a FREE festive swag item at check-in! Attendees must be 21+.
- Step 2: Check in between 5–9:30 PM at 333 Broadway to pick up your official wristband and printed event map.
- Step 3: Plan your own route! Visit participating bars and restaurants offering exclusive discounts and specials on seasonal food and drinks, all within walking distance. Participating businesses and specials dropping soon!
- Step 4: Complete the digital scavenger hunt on the TownTrek app to win prizes and discover new spots throughout the district!
Only attendees with official Jolly Jack London wristbands will have access to participating businesses' food and drink specials.
What to Expect
- Holiday-inspired cocktails, craft beers, and food specials from local Jack London favorites
- Festive décor and holiday cheer throughout the district
- A digital scavenger hunt featuring fun local mysterty prizes
- Exclusive discounts at participating neighborhood bars and restaurants
- A festive, walkable night out celebrating the best of Oakland's waterfront!
An evening made for grown-up holiday fun! Gather your friends, support local businesses, and celebrate the season in Jack London. And if you're feeling extra generous, give a little holiday cheer back to the community while you're at it!
Event Details
Date: Thursday, December 17
Time: 5:00–10:00 PM (check-in open until 9:00 PM)
Location: Various locations around the Jack London District, Oakland
Check-in: 333 Broadway (corner of 4th St & Broadway)
Cost: Free with RSVP
Ages: 21+
Participating Businesses
To be announced!
Bring your friends, your holiday spirit, your pup, and maybe your favorite ugly sweater—and let's bring the holiday cheer to the Town!
Presented by the Jack London Improvement District
Questions? Contact [email protected]
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333 Broadway, 333 Broadway, Oakland, United States
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