Local Calendar
Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.
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Friday, October 9
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center10 events
- 11:00 AMC360: Inspired by Space
- 11:00 AMC360: Inspired by Space
- 12:00 PMThe Sun: Our Living Star
- 12:00 PMThe Sun: Our Living Star
- 1:00 PMSPACETIME
- 1:00 PMSPACETIME
- 2:00 PMWaiting Far Away
- 2:00 PMWaiting Far Away
- 3:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
- 3:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
5:00 PMFriday Nights at OMCA with CHIKA DIOakland Museum of California
OMCA campus, Oakland
Friday Nights at OMCA features live music by CHIKA DI, a dance lesson and showcase with Hustle By The Lake, a DJ set by BLOOM, and Gallery Chats. The event includes performances, social dancing, and guided conversations in the galleries. It is open to the public and takes place on the OMCA campus.
6:00 PMImposter Baking Challenge (Teen Event)Hayward Area Recreation & Park District
Sorensdale Recreation Center, 275 Goodwin Street, Hayward
6:00 PMTeen Event: Baking: Imposter ChallengeHayward Area Recreation & Park District
Sorensdale Recreation Center, 275 Goodwin Street, Hayward
7:00 PMMacbeth at the DMT with Sweet Thunder ShakespeareHayward Area Recreation & Park District
Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N 3rd St, Hayward
7:30 PMGarratt Wilkin & The ParrotheadsFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Garratt Wilkin & The Parrotheads, a Northern California tribute band, perform the music of Jimmy Buffett at the Firehouse Arts Center. The show features Buffett's songs in a casual, tropical-themed concert setting. The band has performed at festivals and events nationwide since 1999.
Saturday, October 10
8:00 AMAlbany Fire Department Pancake Breakfast - 2026City of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Albany Fire Station, 1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany
- 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Oakland community events calendar (city events page)6 events
9:00 AMCity Hall Open House - 2026City of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Albany City Hall, 1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany
10:00 AMMayor's Commission on Persons with DisabilitiesCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
- 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center20 events
- 10:30 AMFamily Nature Adventures: Spiders
- 10:30 AMFamily Nature Adventures: Spiders
- 11:00 AM5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI
- 11:00 AMC360: The Home Galaxy
- 11:00 AMShared Sky Festival – Day 1
- 11:00 AMShared Sky Festival – Day 1
- 12:00 PMSPACETIME
- 12:00 PMSPACETIME
- 12:00 PMWorlds of Curiosity
- 1:00 PMCapturing Star Trails with a Smartphone
- 1:00 PMCapturing Star Trails with a Smartphone
- 1:00 PMTales of the Maya Skies
- 1:00 PMUnveiling the Invisible Universe
- 1:00 PMUnveiling the Invisible Universe
- 2:00 PMC360: Inspired by Space
- 2:00 PMC360: Inspired by Space
- 2:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
- 3:00 PMBig Astronomy
- 3:00 PMBig Astronomy
- 3:00 PMLunaverse
5:30 PMStudents Win With Lin: Fundraising Dinner featuring Nan ZhongBayAreaGOP.com — Bay Area Republican events calendar
Location Provided Upon RSVP, Fremont
A fundraising dinner for Jason Lin's campaign for Fremont Union High School District Board TA3, featuring guest speaker Nan Zhong. RSVP required.
7:00 PMMacbeth at the DMT with Sweet Thunder ShakespeareHayward Area Recreation & Park District
Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N 3rd St, Hayward
Sunday, October 11
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center16 events
- 11:00 AM5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI
- 11:00 AMOhlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)
- 11:00 AMShared Sky Festival – Day 2
- 11:00 AMShared Sky Festival – Day 2
- 12:00 PMSPACETIME
- 12:00 PMSPACETIME
- 1:00 PMLunaverse
- 1:00 PMUnveiling the Invisible Universe
- 1:00 PMUnveiling the Invisible Universe
- 2:00 PMC360: Inspired by Space
- 2:00 PMC360: Inspired by Space
- 2:00 PMWaiting Far Away
- 3:00 PMBig Astronomy
- 3:00 PMBig Astronomy
- 3:00 PMScouting Stars: Autumn
- 4:00 PMFrightLight Halloween Laser Show
5:00 PMMacbeth at the DMT with Sweet Thunder ShakespeareHayward Area Recreation & Park District
Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N 3rd St, Hayward
Monday, October 12
7:00 PMArts Committee MeetingCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Arts Committee
Albany City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany
An appointed committee that advises the Albany City Council on cultural and artistic matters, including the acquisition and placement of public art.
7:00 PMPlanning BoardUnconfirmedCity of Alameda — council & commission meetings
Planning Board
City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda, CA 94501, Alameda
7:00 PMPlanning Board MeetingCity of Alameda — city events & activities
City Chambers, Alameda 94501, 2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
Tuesday, October 13
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
City of Oakland — council & committee meetings6 events
- 9:30 AM*Finance & Management Committee
- 11:30 AM* Public Works And Transportation Committee
- 1:30 PM*Community & Economic Development Committee
- 4:00 PM*Life Enrichment Committee - CANCELLEDCancelled
- 4:00 PM*Special Public Safety Committee
- 6:00 PM*Public Safety Committee - CANCELLEDCancelled
6:00 PMCity Council 2026-10-13 - RegularCity of Berkeley — City Council agendas
City Council
Berkeley
The elected City Council of Berkeley, which makes decisions on local laws and policies for the city using input from the community.
Wednesday, October 14
All dayBoard of Directors MeetingLivermore Area Recreation & Park District — Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Livermore
The elected board of the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, directly responsible to the electorate, which runs parks and recreation programs in the Livermore area.
8:00 AMApple Hill's High Hill Ranch (FULL)City of Alameda — city events & activities
Mastick Senior Center, Media Room, 1155 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center10 events
- 11:00 AMThe Sun: Our Living Star
- 11:00 AMThe Sun: Our Living Star
- 12:00 PMTales of the Maya Skies
- 12:00 PMTales of the Maya Skies
- 1:00 PMC360: Inspired by Space
- 1:00 PMC360: Inspired by Space
- 2:00 PMWorlds of Curiosity
- 2:00 PMWorlds of Curiosity
- 3:00 PMForward to the Moon
- 3:00 PMForward to the Moon
3:00 PMPlanning Commission CommitteeCancelledCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
4:15 PMLegal, Intergovernmental and Community Affairs Committee MeetingAlameda County Water District — Board & committee meetings
43885 S. Grimmer Blvd, Fremont
4:30 PMParks and Recreation Advisory CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
5:00 PMThe San Lorenzo Creekway Community WorkshopHayward Area Recreation & Park District
San Lorenzo Community Center, 1970 Via Buena Vista San Lorenzo, Hayward
6:00 PMBudget Advisory CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
Budget Advisory Commission
Oakland
An appointed commission that advises the Oakland City Council on expenditures, revenues and financial policies.
6:30 PMCommission on Persons With DisabilitiesCity of Alameda — city events & activities
City Hall, Alameda 94551, 2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
6:30 PMCommission on Persons with DisabilitiesUnconfirmedCity of Alameda — council & commission meetings
Commission on Persons with Disabilities
City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, Alameda, CA 94501, Alameda
7:00 PMPlanning CommissionCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings
Planning Commission
City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave, Pleasanton CA 94566
An appointed commission that reviews development plan submittals and advises the Pleasanton City Council on land use matters including zoning, use permits, variances and site plans.
7:00 PMPlanning & Zoning Commission MeetingCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Planning & Zoning Commission
Albany City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany
An appointed commission that makes recommendations to the Albany City Council on the General Plan and the physical development of the city, and exercises the functions set out in its planning and zoning code for land subdivisions, planning and zoning.
7:00 PMYouth Commission MeetingCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings
Thursday, October 15
7:30 AMEconomic Vitality Committee MeetingCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings
Economic Vitality Committee
200 Old Bernal Avenue, City Council Chamber, Pleasanton
An appointed committee that advises the City of Pleasanton on economic development and the local business climate.
8:00 AMStreet Sweeping - 3rd ThursdaysCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Albany
10:30 AM*Rules & Legislation CommitteeCity of Oakland — council & committee meetings
- 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center12 events
- 11:00 AMWorlds of Curiosity
- 11:00 AMWorlds of Curiosity
- 12:00 PMMars: The Ultimate Voyage
- 12:00 PMMars: The Ultimate Voyage
- 1:00 PMLunaverse
- 1:00 PMLunaverse
- 2:00 PMSPACETIME
- 2:00 PMSPACETIME
- 3:00 PMZodiac Tours
- 3:00 PMZodiac Tours
- 6:30 PMPaint & Sip: Spooky Astronomy
- 6:30 PMPaint & Sip: Spooky Astronomy
6:00 PMBicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Oakland
An appointed commission that serves as a resource to city staff and a public forum on Oakland's efforts to improve the safety and access of walking and bicycling.
6:00 PMClean and Green CommissionCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
Clean and Green Commission
City Hall, Conference Room 2A 777 B Street, Hayward, Hayward
Friday, October 16
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center10 events
- 11:00 AMC360: Inspired by Space
- 11:00 AMC360: Inspired by Space
- 12:00 PMThe Sun: Our Living Star
- 12:00 PMThe Sun: Our Living Star
- 1:00 PMSPACETIME
- 1:00 PMSPACETIME
- 2:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
- 2:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
- 2:00 PMWaiting Far Away
- 2:00 PMWaiting Far Away
5:00 PMFriday Nights at OMCA with MacArthur Maze | 60th Anniversary of the Black Panther PartyOakland Museum of California
OMCA campus, Oakland
MacArthur Maze performs live on the Garden Stage, followed by a documentary screening and panel discussion about Mildred Howard. DJ Black Woman ™ plays a set in the Amphitheater. Sketchboard Co. leads live figure drawing sessions in the Gallery of California Art. Gallery Chats run throughout the evening. The event marks part of a series celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Black Panther Party.
7:30 PMCarnavalFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Carnaval, a tribute band, performs music inspired by Santana, featuring Latin rock, blues, and soul. The show includes covers of classic Santana songs and highlights the genre's rhythms and energy. The performance is open to all ages.