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Street is closed with orange barricades, while a group of neighbors meet in the street for party.

Sign up your neighborhood event for National Night Out

Register or apply for a free block party permit to close a street by July 20. National Night Out is Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Firewise neighborhood

Team up with your neighbors and City to reduce wildfire risk

Help reduce your neighborhood’s wildfire risk and build a safer Berkeley through community efforts that could lower your home insurance rates.

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Volunteer to pack or deliver meals to homebound seniors

Help Meals on Wheels feed Berkeley seniors. Weekly or on-call shifts Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.

Bananas and milk cartons sit on a table in the foreground while children gather around.

Free summer lunches for Berkeley kids

Children 18 and younger can get free lunches and snacks in Berkeley this summer. No registration or income check is required.

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Featured Events

movies in the park
21Aug

Movies In The Park - The Spongebob Movie: The Search for Squarepants

8:00PM - 10:00PM

Apples, pumpkins, and other fall vegetables on a table with a red checkered tablecloth.
17Oct

Harvest Festival

11:00AM - 4:00PM

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Senior Services

Visit our senior centers for classes, meals, and community

Resident Parking Permits

Apply for a Residential Preferential Parking permit

Picnic Areas & Facility Rentals

Rent a picnic area, park, community center, or other City facility