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Oakland · every December

Glowfari at Oakland Zoo 2026

Oakland Zoo's holiday-season lantern festival, a family-friendly evening walk among hundreds of larger-than-life glowing animal lanterns and light displays, returning each November through December.

Usually held
December, every year
Where
Oakland Zoo, Oakland

Quick questions

When is Glowfari at Oakland Zoo?
Usually held in December. This year's exact dates appear above as soon as the organizer announces them.
Where is it held?
Oakland Zoo, Oakland.
Is it good for kids?
Glowfari at Oakland Zoo is a San Francisco Bay Area family guide — it is picked with kids in mind. The event listing above shows age guidance when the organizer provides it.

Dates for the next edition are usually announced closer to December. Until then, see what's on this weekend in San Francisco Bay Area.

Updated September 11, 2026 — this guide refreshes whenever the organizer announces dates.

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