The Alameda Holiday Boutique Turns 46 in 2026!!

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.  
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This event is always well attended by Alamedans and shoppers from all over the East Bay and San Francisco. 

Your AHB Volunteer Coordinating Team

Picture*presenting our donation to Director Long (ARPD) for the Leisure Club
Mitzi Wong-Nguyen
Christina Bas
Jeani Miner
​Shawnie Ledbetter


​Alameda Recreation and 
Parks Department...
A Heartfelt Thank You to ARPD
​A special thank you to the Alameda Recreation & Park Department (ARPD) for helping make this event so memorable!
We are incredibly grateful for the use of the beautiful O’Club, which provides the perfect setting for The Holiday Boutique. We also sincerely appreciate the ARPD team for going above and beyond to support our event by setting up tables and chairs for our vendors and helping hang banners throughout Alameda.
Your generosity, support, and partnership helps create a welcoming and festive atmosphere for everyone who attends. We truly appreciate all that you have done to help make our event a success!
Thank you, ARPD, for being such a wonderful community partner!
​The Alameda Holiday Boutique is proud to make a generous donation to the Leisure Club. The Leisure Club is, 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]

Donations:
2024 - $6,174.89
​2025 - $6,798.37

Community Connections

The Alameda Holiday Boutique has a long time tradition of involving community organizations to be a part of the event. The 2026 community connections are: 
  • Mastick Senior Center Artists:  showcasing various artwork such as stained glass and ceramics.  
  • Alameda Meals On Wheels:  Dave, the mimosa man, will be serving mimosa's and Italian soda's in the main ballroom.  Dave will also have on display his wooden rolling pins.  Proceeds benefit the Alameda Meals On Wheels.
  • Girl Scout Troop 31891:  The Girl Scouts will be selling their arts and crafts which consist of flower fairies, fairy wands, glitter ornaments.  Their table will be located in the Foyer.  Proceeds benefit the Girl Scout Troop activities.
  • Girl Scout Troops 33048 & 33692:  The Girl Scouts will be selling baked goods, tea and coffee in the Main Ballroom.  Proceeds benefit Troop programming.

Food Vendors 

The 2026 Food Vendors are:
​OG Big Papas X Gemma's Lemonade
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
​*Please note that the Alameda Holiday Boutique is operated by volunteers and is not affiliated with, managed, or operated by the Alameda Recreation & Park Department (ARPD).