Castro Valley Marketplace

Castro Valley Marketplace Where Food Makes Family. Our growing lineup of merchants welcome you to the heart of our town.

OUR MERCHANTS:

Akemi Sushi
castrovalleytoday.com/akemi-sushi

Amphora Nueva Olive Oil Works
amphoranueva.com

Baron's Quality Meats & Seafoods
baronsmeats.com

Beard Papa's
beardpapas.com

Castro Valley Natural Grocery
castrovalleynaturalgrocery.com

Cordial Bottle Shop
cordialbottleshop.com

Dumpling Kitchen - COMING OCTOBER 2023
dumplingkitchenca.com

Pizza the Bay
pizzathebay.com

Seven Hills

Baking Co. sevenhillsbakingco.com

Slice House - COMING SOON
slicehouse.com

Sumsaara
sumsaara.com

ABOUT THE CASTRO VALLEY MARKETPLACE:

The Castro Valley Marketplace is located in the center of downtown Castro Valley, along Interstate 580, between Interstates 680, 238, and 880 in San Francisco’s East Bay Area. The Castro Valley Marketplace is an artisanal food hall and community gathering space. Take a look at www.castrovalleymarketplace.com for more information.

☀️ Meet the Sunshine Roll — our First Fridays summer special at Akemi Sushi.House-tempered shrimp and sweet ripened mang...
06/05/2026

☀️ Meet the Sunshine Roll — our First Fridays summer special at Akemi Sushi.

House-tempered shrimp and sweet ripened mango are wrapped together, then topped with buttery hamachi yellowtail and finished with bright lemon zest. Every bite is layered with texture, freshness, and a little pop of sunshine.

Available this First Friday only while supplies last. Pair it with live music, local vendors, and a beautiful summer evening at Castro Valley Marketplace. 🍋🍣

See you all tomorrow from 5PM-8PM!

Join us at Castro Valley Marketplace for an evening filled with live music, local vendors, delicious food, and our FREE ...
06/03/2026

Join us at Castro Valley Marketplace for an evening filled with live music, local vendors, delicious food, and our FREE Design Your Own Coaster Craft Bar.

Whether you’re discovering a new favorite maker, enjoying dinner with friends, dancing to live music, or creating a little keepsake to take home, First Friday is all about celebrating community and creativity.

🎨 Free Coaster Craft Station
🖍️ All supplies included
🎶 Live Music
🛍️ Local Vendors & Small Businesses
🍜 Incredible Food & Drinks
✨ While supplies last

Grab your friends, bring the family, and make a night of it. Come explore, support local, and experience the magic of Castro Valley Marketplace.

📍 Castro Valley Marketplace
🗓️ First Friday
⏰ 5–8 PM

Tag your First Friday crew below and tell us: what are you most excited for—food, music, shopping, or crafting? 👇🤎

First Fridays are back at Castro Valley Marketplace! Join us on June 5 for an evening of neighborhood joy, connection, a...
05/18/2026

First Fridays are back at Castro Valley Marketplace! Join us on June 5 for an evening of neighborhood joy, connection, and belonging. Sway to the smooth sounds of the Brent Richardson Jazz Trio, our very own local talent, while soaking in the lively, welcoming vibe of our community. 🎶✨

Everyone’s invited—but a special nod to dads and grads—come celebrate with us! 🌟

Special thanks: Cynthia Bragdon Illustration

First Fridays is coming to Castro Valley Marketplace on Friday, May 1st — and this is our biggest one yet.Think flower b...
04/27/2026

First Fridays is coming to Castro Valley Marketplace on Friday, May 1st — and this is our biggest one yet.

Think flower bars and fresh sushi. Permanent jewelry and the perfect hat. Craft kits for mom and cocktails for you. Live music, good energy, and the neighborhood showing up for itself the way it always should.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🌸 Flower Bar by Sweet Pea the Flower Truck - Build a special Mother’s Day bouquet. They bring the blooms, you bring the love.
💅 Express Nail Bar by Live In Color. Fresh nails, no appointment needed.
🎩 Hat Bar by Atomic Turtle The perfect summer hat is customizable!
🎨 Mother’s Day Craft Kits by Quiet Riot. Make something beautiful for Mom — or with Mom. Take it home and make a special day of it.
🍹 Cordial Pop-Up Bar Full flavor, full fun. Cordial’s special craft bar will be back on the main floor!
💍 Permanent Jewelry by Everlynks. The sweetest souvenir you’ll leave with all year.
🍣 Premium Sushi Set by Akemi Sushi. You’ve tried Akemi before but you’ll REALLY love this special treat!

Plus live performances by Royal Theatre Academy and DJ Rhythmix on the decks. 50 complimentary tickets to an upcoming Royal Theatre Academy production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be given away on First Friday!

Come for the food. Stay for everything else.
Tag someone who needs a Friday like this.

Make something she’ll actually keep 💐Mother’s Day Craft Bar is happening at Castro Valley Marketplace for First Fridays ...
04/22/2026

Make something she’ll actually keep 💐

Mother’s Day Craft Bar is happening at Castro Valley Marketplace for First Fridays — Friday, May 1 | 5–8PM.

Sit down, slow down, and create a handmade card for mom using our curated station of cardstock, stamps, stickers, and paper florals… then take it home, ready to gift.

And make a night of it:
✨ Flower Bar
✨ Grand Makers Market
✨ Food tastings throughout the marketplace
✨ Live music by Royal Theater Academy
✨ Rhythmix Sounds DJs

It’s free, it’s thoughtful, and it’s while supplies last.

Save this for Friday and tag who you’re bringing with you!

🐣 CASTRO VALLEY EASTER EGG HUNT + KIDS CRAFT BAR 🌼Looking for family-friendly things to do in Castro Valley this spring ...
04/02/2026

🐣 CASTRO VALLEY EASTER EGG HUNT + KIDS CRAFT BAR 🌼

Looking for family-friendly things to do in Castro Valley this spring break?
This is your sign 👇

We’re turning Castro Valley Marketplace into a playful, walk-through Easter experience for kids and families—no sign-ups, no stress, just show up and enjoy ✨

🥚 EASTER EGG HUNT (FREE + OPEN)
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM (or until eggs run out)
Explore the Marketplace + hunt for hidden eggs
✨ Find a GOLDEN EGG → win special prizes

🎨 KIDS CRAFT BAR: FLOWER POT DECORATING
Drop in anytime + paint your own pot
No planting needed—just creative, hands-on fun
Perfect for toddlers, kids, and even parents

💛 Friendly reminders:
• First come, first find
• Take a few eggs so we can share the joy
• Parents, come join the fun

This is what local East Bay community events should feel like—easy, festive, and full of small moments your kids will remember

👉 TAG a parent who needs this plan
👉 SAVE this for your spring break lineup

📍 Castro Valley Marketplace
🗓️ Spring Break | Easter Weekend Events

Neighbors, we’ve got Spring Break at home covered! Stop by our First Fridays community night on April 3rd, Friday 5PM-8P...
03/26/2026

Neighbors, we’ve got Spring Break at home covered! Stop by our First Fridays community night on

April 3rd, Friday
5PM-8PM

Join our egg hunt, enjoy live music by DJ Parrot and enjoy our makers market. Stop by our free craft bar and bedazzle spring pots. 🌷

Save the date and tag a neighbor.

Spring is in the air and First Fridays is back with an egg-citing twist 🐣✨Staying local this Spring Break?Join us at Cas...
03/17/2026

Spring is in the air and First Fridays is back with an egg-citing twist 🐣✨

Staying local this Spring Break?
Join us at Castro Valley Marketplace for a family-friendly East Bay event filled with good food, live music, local makers, and community vibes.

From an Easter egg hunt to botanicals, music by DJ Parrot, a curated makers market, and food tastings across our vendors… there’s something for everyone.

Whether you’re coming with friends, bringing the kids, or just looking for things to do in Castro Valley this April—this is your spot.

📍 Castro Valley Marketplace
🗓 Friday, April 3
⏰ 5–8PM

Curious about how to participate in First Fridays as a vendor, artist, or performer? Come visit the Arté table and chat with us.

Produced by Arté, an immersive community experience by &

Interested in applying ahead of time? Head over to

On Friday, March 27th you're invited to discover the world of fungi-based art right here at the Marketplace. In this han...
03/13/2026

On Friday, March 27th you're invited to discover the world of fungi-based art right here at the Marketplace.

In this hands-on workshop you'll learn to dye fabric with wild mushroom pigments & and about making paper from fungal fibers – all done using mushrooms foraged right here in California.

Led by local myco-philes Liz & Enrique, you’ll explore two modern takes on these ancient crafts.

Liz, A forager and herbalist from Vallejo, will walk you through the full natural dye process: which California mushrooms she uses, where to find them, how to prepare dye baths, and how mordants work to fix color onto fiber.

While Enrique will demonstrate how paper is crafted from fungal slurry using wild-foraged artist conks and red-belted conk mushrooms. Learn about the fungal characteristics along with using traditional screens and deckles, all explained with examples from various stages of drying.

This unique and illuminating experience is brought to you via as the first installment of their Earthy Electives workshops.

All supplies are included and tickets are just $25 per person or $45 when you get two tickets together.

Space is limited so don't delay.

Introduction to Mushroom Dyes and Paper Making
Friday, March 27th
6 - 8 pm
The Meeting Place
Castro Valley Marketplace

Tickets at eastbaynaturalgrocers.com/events

🍣 FIRST FRIDAY FEATURE 🍣Castro Valley, this one’s for you.Akemi’s Chef’s Omakase Set is making its First Fridays debut a...
02/28/2026

🍣 FIRST FRIDAY FEATURE 🍣

Castro Valley, this one’s for you.

Akemi’s Chef’s Omakase Set is making its First Fridays debut at Castro Valley Marketplace — featuring a weekly special fish, expertly sauced and beautifully garnished for $45.

✨ Chef-curated
✨ Fresh weekly selection
✨ Limited quantities

Pre-order online or swing by and grab one from the grab-and-go fridge on March 6th!

Come hungry. Support local. See you at the Marketplace!

EastBayEats

Address

3295 Castro Valley Boulevard
Castro Valley, CA
94546

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

Telephone

5109011001

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