The Alameda Holiday Boutique Turns 45 in 2025!!
The Alameda Holiday Boutique started back in 1979 at the Veteran's Memorial Building on the corner of Central Ave. and Walnut Street in Alameda. Then, and now, the entire operation is entirely organized and presented by volunteers.
In 2016, the then 37 year old Holiday Boutique, moved from the Veteran's Memorial facility to its current location, the Albert H. DeWitt Officer's Club (nicknamed The O'Club) at Alameda Point. The use of the O'Club, as well as the older Veteran's Memorial Building are generously provided by the City of Alameda's Recreation and Parks Department (ARPD). The O'Club is spacious with over 8,700 square feet of space. The event takes place in the Entry Foyer, Trident Room, Squadron Room, Terrace Room and the elegant Main Ballroom. From its start in 1979, this event has been held every year, except for one. In 2020, the Alameda Holiday Boutique was cancelled due to the Covid Pandemic. This event is always well attended by Alamedans and shoppers from all over the East Bay and San Francisco. |
Your AHB Volunteer Coordinating TeamChristina Bas
Jeani Miner Mitzi Wong-Nguyen Shawnie Ledbetter |
Thank you to the ARPD for providing the beautiful O'Club to host this event!
Proceeds from the Alameda Holiday Boutique benefit the Leisure Club, a recreation program for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. This program is sponsored by the ARPD and youth scholarships for all programs. For more information about ARPD programs: (510)747-7529 / [email protected] |
Community Connections
The Alameda Holiday Boutique has a long time tradition of involving community organizations to be a part of the event. The 2025 community connections are:
Alameda Meals On Wheels - Mimosas and Italian Sodas will be served. Your host also and makes wood rolling pins. They will be on display for purchase. All proceeds are donated back to AMOW. Located in the entry/foyer. Mastick Senior Center - Mastick Senior Center members will sell their hand made ornaments, ceramics, jewelry, cards, and stained glass. Located in the entry/foyer. Girl Scouts Troops 33374 & 33048 - The girls will be selling homemade baked goods, tea and coffee. Located in the Ballroom. Boy Scouts Troop 11 - The troop will be selling tickets for Christmas tree pick-up (Alameda residents only). Be sure to sign up to have your tree hauled away. Girl Scouts Troop 31891 - this troop will have their crafts on display are for sale such as holiday decorative items, including figures, ornaments, wreaths, and the popular garden fairy wands. |
Food VendorsThe 2025 Food Vendors are:
OG Big Papas - bringing their loaded baked potatoes to the Boutique! You are all in for a real treat! Try their signature loaded baked potato, THE BIG MAMA. You can find OG Big Papas on Instagram @og_big_papas M & J Culinary Creations - for nearly 15 years, M & J Culinary Creations have been a part of the Alameda Holiday Boutique. Serving delicious sandwiches, salads and hot dogs. Their signature dish is the Blue Ribbon award winning chicken salad sandwich.
Food Vendors will be located on the Courtyard (just outside the Ballroom doors).
Stop by for some great shopping and delicious food! |
A Thank You to Our Past Volunteer Coordinators...Your vision and dedication, to create a space for makers, artists, crafters, bakers and more, has made the Alameda Holiday Boutique the wonderful community event that it is today! THANK YOU!
Lola Brown ~ Jackie Manfre ~ Joanne Broadbent ~ Sue Marek ~ Doreen Trubody Kristen Egan ~ Rob Schmidt |
