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Oakland Autumn Lights Festival

The Gardens at Lake Merritt's annual evening light event raises funds for its volunteer-supported gardens. Choose one evening and pair it with a daytime lakeside walk.

10/15–10/17 · October 15–17 · See tickets for evening entry timesOaklandA garden fundraiser with tickets sold by date; specific ticket-tier prices were not obtained in this review.
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Details to plan before you go

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    Schedule: October 15–17 · See your ticket for evening session times.

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    Cost and eligibility: A garden fundraiser with date-specific tickets. Exact ticket-tier prices were not obtained during this check. Use the official Get Tickets link to choose a visit date from 10/15–17; see the ticket page for entry times and age requirements.

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    Choose your date using the 2026 program and ticket page, and confirm that evening’s installations, entry time and transportation.

Venue · The Gardens at Lake Merritt

For · Art enthusiasts / Friends and dates

gardensatlakemerritt.org

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Cost: Paid tickets; the venue has not published a single standard price. Check official ticketing for availability, seating and prices including fees.

Source: theoaklandarena.comChecked