# Free Oakland UP: Thrift Store in Oakland, CA

> Free Oakland UP is a thrift store in Oakland, CA.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/ca/oakland/free-oakland-up/

This thrift store on MacArthur Blvd operates as a social practice project, open Friday through Sunday. Outside, books, household items, plants, decor, and craft supplies are free to take, while inside visitors may take one free item per day, with additional items available for a donation. The shop offers vintage to new household goods, sells used items, and accepts clothing donations. It is wheelchair accessible, women-owned, and LGBTQ+ friendly, accepting credit, debit, and mobile payments. Reviewers frequently note the plant selection and care tips.

> Free Oakland UP is a Social Practice Project. Outside: everything is FREE, take as much as you want except my tables, bins and shelves. Books, household items, plants, decor, craft supplies… Inside: ONE free item per person per day except plants and items with a price tag. For a fair monetary donation you may choose more. More treasures! Choose from a curated selection of vintage to new household items.
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Thrift Store
- Address: 2809 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/FreeUtopianProjects/
- Google rating: 4.7 from 37 reviews
- County: Alameda County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=37.7981866,-122.20820189999999
- Last verified: 2026-09-19
- Star breakdown: 5★ 30, 4★ 4, 3★ 1, 2★ 2, 1★ 0

## Features

- Buying and donating: Sells used goods, Accepts clothing for recycling or donation
- Service options: In-store shopping
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking
- Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
- About the business: Small business, Women-owned, LGBTQ+ friendly

## What reviewers mention

plant selection (7), donations (7), plant sales (3), free item (3), concept (3), plant care tips (2), air plants (2), free market (2)

## Hours

- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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