Upcoming Events
Community Paddle Fundraiser
Sea Trek and Oakland Goes Outdoors are teaming up once again on October 3rd to support hundreds of students from Oakland Unified School District getting out on the water and into the San Francisco Bay at Sea Trek’s Alameda location.
Join us for a guided paddle, lunch, and a discussion on what your gift to Oakland Goes Outdoors makes possible! Here’s what to expect:
OGO Community Paddle Fundraiser
Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Guided paddle: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
• Lunch and OGO update: 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
All ticket sales benefit our On the Water Project campaign, which aims to raise enough funds to support up to 500 OUSD students get out paddling this. Total program costs, including transportation, food and staffing, for 1 student averages $100, so our goal is to raise $50,000 by the end of the 2026-2027 school year. And we need your help to make this vision a reality! Help us surpass last year’s event fundraising total of $5,000!
1000th Trip Community Celebration & Trivia Night
Join us for a joyful evening as we celebrate a major milestone, serving Oakland students with 1,000 outdoor immersive experiences, since Oakland Goes Outdoors (OGO) was launched in 2018.
We’re bringing together educators, partners, supporters and community members for a casual, high-energy night filled with connection, storytelling, and a little friendly competition.
Test your knowledge with nature and outdoors trivia, hear highlights from our educators and students, and be part of a community that believes every young person deserves access to the outdoors.
Get tickets and learn more here!
September Paddle for a Cause
See event recap blog here: Kayaking for Kids: Supporting Oakland Goes Outdoors Fundraiser
Join us for a special community paddle in support of Oakland Goes Outdoors (OGO), a program dedicated to helping Oakland public school students access paddlesports and other immersive nature-based learning experiences throughout the Bay Area.
Enjoy a guided 2-hour kayak paddle in beautiful Ballena Bay in Alameda, followed by a light sandwich lunch (included) and an inspiring overview of OGO’s mission and impact.
100% of proceeds will go directly to OGO’s youth programs.