Thrift Store in Oakland, CA
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.
Rating
4.7 / 5
Reviews
37
Open
Friday–Sunday
01 — Details
- County
- Alameda County
- Google rating
- 4.7 / 5 from 37 reviews
- 5★304★43★12★21★0
- Last verified
- · Report a problem
02 — 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 |
03 — Location
37.7982, −122.2082
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
Topics and counts from Google reviews.
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
Nearby thrift stores
04 — 5 closest1Parallel StudiosVintage Clothing Store · 3619 35th Ave Unit 15 · 4814 m2Goodwill Store & Donation CenterThrift Store · 3525 MacArthur Blvd3.7 · 171891 m3Kelly's CornerConsignment Shop · 3901 MacArthur Blvd4.7 · 231.2 km4LaliSimoneVintage Clothing Store · 3924 MacArthur Blvd5 · 41.2 km5All Things VintageVintage Clothing Store · 3506 Woodruff Ave4.4 · 121.3 km