The 35th Annual Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs Holiday Open House
Guests can explore the Nationality and Heritage Rooms decorated for the holiday season, with cultural demonstrations, presentations, and traditional craft-making in various rooms. In the Commons Room, visitors can listen to world and holiday music and browse handcrafted items and cultural wares representing diverse ethnic communities. Traditional treats and ethnic foods are also offered throughout the event.
What to Expect
Explore decorated cultural rooms with holiday crafts, music, and international treats.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Oakland
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs
Food & Drink
Traditional treats are offered in the Commons, and ethnic food items are available for purchase; the event page also mentions Hanukkah doughnut treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors curious about world cultures
Vibe
Festive and cultural
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission; food and gift items are available for purchase.
- Hours: 12-4 pm.
- Parking: Parking may be extremely limited in Oakland. The page suggests ride share, public transportation, park and ride, parking outside the main Oakland area and walking, or nearby garages. Nearby garages have limited spots, may suit people with young children or accessibility needs, and set their own prices. It lists Soldiers & Sailors Parking Garage and Dithridge Street Garage; it also gives Webster Hall Garage as a nearby garage.
- Accessibility: Nearby garages are described as useful for visitors with accessibility needs; no other event accessibility details are provided.
Tips & Advice
- Use rideshare, public transit, or park and ride because parking in Oakland may be extremely limited.
- If driving, consider parking outside the main Oakland area and walking, or using a nearby garage with limited spaces.
- Arrive early if your family wants a souvenir passport, as these are available to the first 100 families.
- Allow time to explore the rooms and Commons activities, keeping in mind that room activities may change.
- Bring extra spending money for food, cultural wares, or optional mehndi henna hand painting.
Special Events & Promotions
- Admission is free and open to the public; no prior registration is required.
- The first 100 families can pick up a souvenir passport for collecting stamps in the rooms.
- Visitors who attempt the Czechoslovak Room treasure hunt receive a small prize.
- Mehndi henna hand painting is available for a small fee.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to register in advance?
No prior registration is required, and the event is open to the public.
What activities are planned in the rooms?
The rooms feature cultural demonstrations and crafts, including origami, ornament-making, lace-making demonstrations, coloring pages, and room presentations. Activities are subject to change.
Will food and shopping be available?
Traditional treats, ethnic food items, handcrafted wares, and cultural gift items are available in the Commons; food and gifts are for purchase.
What are the parking and transit options?
Parking in Oakland may be extremely limited. Consider rideshare, public transit, park and ride, or parking outside the main Oakland area and walking. Nearby garages have limited spaces.
Is there anything for children to take part in?
Some rooms offer children’s coloring pages and crafts. The first 100 families can pick up a souvenir passport to use while visiting the rooms.
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