Berkeley – Bookworm Block Party

Bay Area Book Festival is inviting the community to celebrate books, storytelling, art, & literacy during a free outdoor festival in Downtown Berkeley.

The Bookworm Block Party will feature author talks, live performances, poetry readings, family activities, workshops, book exhibitors, food vendors, & interactive spaces throughout Downtown Berkeley. Families can explore the YouthLit area, listen to read-alouds, meet authors, browse books from independent publishers & booksellers, and relax in the festival’s outdoor Chill Zone.

Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026

Time: 11AM - 5PM

Cost: Free

Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park & surrounding Downtown Berkeley streets, Berkeley

Link: Click here for more information.