Local Calendar
Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.
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Saturday, October 17
8:00 AMFall Compost GiveawayCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Avenue, Albany
9:00 AMVolunteers in Parks -- Kennedy ParkHayward Area Recreation & Park District
Kennedy Park, 19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward
1:00 PMDiwali Celebration 2026Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Boulevard, Pleasanton
The Diwali Celebration 2026 at the Pleasanton Senior Center includes live music and dance performances, storytelling, arts and crafts, and light refreshments. The event begins with a welcome and storytime from library staff, followed by Bharatanatyam dance performances by Srilaya and Sthalam Schools of Dance.
1:30 PMPumpkin Patch - Public SwimHayward Area Recreation & Park District
Arroyo Swim Center, 15701 Lorenzo San Lorenzo, Hayward
4:00 PMHoover Institution: Reclaiming Liberal Education in America featuring Peter BerkowitzBayAreaGOP.com — Bay Area Republican events calendar
Shultz Auditorium - George P. Shultz Building, 426 Galvez Mall, Stanford
The Center for Revitalizing American Institutions hosts a book talk with Peter Berkowitz, author of 'Reclaiming Liberal Education in America.' The event presents a history of the decline of liberal education and discusses efforts to restore it. The book includes 40 columns written from 2014 to 2025.
4:00 PMHoover Institution: Reclaiming Liberal Education in America featuring Peter BerkowitzBayAreaGOP.com — Bay Area Republican events calendar
Shultz Auditorium - George P. Shultz Building, 426 Galvez Mall, Stanford
The Center for Revitalizing American Institutions hosts a book talk with Peter Berkowitz, author of 'Reclaiming Liberal Education in America.' The event presents a history of the decline of liberal education and discusses efforts to restore it. The book includes 40 columns written from 2014 to 2025.
4:00 PMHoover Institution: Reclaiming Liberal Education in America featuring Peter BerkowitzBayAreaGOP.com — Bay Area Republican events calendar
Shultz Auditorium - George P. Shultz Building, 426 Galvez Mall, Stanford
The Center for Revitalizing American Institutions hosts a book talk with Peter Berkowitz, author of 'Reclaiming Liberal Education in America.' The event presents a history of the decline of liberal education and discusses efforts to restore it. The book includes 40 columns written from 2014 to 2025.
6:00 PMTrunk or TreatCity of Dublin — city calendar
Don Biddle Community Park, 6100 Horizon Parkway, Dublin
Monday, October 19
3:00 PMCity Council 2026-10-19 - Closed SessionCity 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.
3:45 PMCity Council Special Meeting Closed SessionCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings
City Council
City Council Conference Room, 200 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton
The elected City Council of Pleasanton, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.
6:00 PMCity CouncilCity of Piedmont — meetings and events
City Council
Piedmont
The elected City Council of Piedmont, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.
6:00 PMPublic Utilities BoardUnconfirmedCity of Alameda — council & commission meetings
Public Utilities Board
For more information on the Board, please visit: https://www.alamedamp.com/9/Public-Utilities-Board, Alameda
The City of Alameda board through which Alamedans have a voice in the policies and operations of Alameda Municipal Power, the city's publicly owned electric utility.
6:00 PMPublic Utilities Board Regular Meeting Oct 19City of Alameda — city events & activities
City Hall, Council Chamber, Third Floor, 2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
7:00 PMCity Council MeetingCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
City Council
Albany City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany
The elected City Council of Albany, the city's legislative body, which makes policy decisions on the governance of the city.
Tuesday, October 20
3:00 PMFinance & Administration Committee MeetingAlameda County Water District — Board & committee meetings
43885 S. Grimmer Blvd, Fremont
5:30 PMCity CouncilCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
City Council
City Hall Conference Room 2A 777 B Street, Hayward, Hayward
The elected City Council of Hayward, responsible for the city's legislative function — reviewing public policy and adopting policy responsive to the community.
7:00 PMCity CouncilCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
City Council
City Hall, Council Chambers 777 B Street, Hayward, Hayward
The elected City Council of Hayward, responsible for the city's legislative function — reviewing public policy and adopting policy responsive to the community.
7:00 PMCity CouncilUnconfirmedCity of Alameda — council & commission meetings
City Council
City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda CA 94501, Alameda
The elected City Council of Alameda, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.
7:00 PMCity Council MeetingCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings
City Council
City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave, Pleasanton CA 94566
The elected City Council of Pleasanton, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.
7:00 PMRegular City Council MeetingCity of Dublin — city calendar
City Council
Civic Center, Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin
The elected City Council of Dublin, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.
7:00 PMRegular City Council Meetings 2026City of Alameda — city events & activities
City Council
Council Chambers, City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
The elected City Council of Alameda, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.
Wednesday, October 21
8:00 AMStreet Sweeping - 3rd WednesdaysCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Albany
10:30 AMWalking on WednesdaysCity of Piedmont — meetings and events
Meet in front of the Exedra Arch at Highland and Magnolia, Piedmont
5:30 PMCouncil Budget and Finance CommitteeCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
Council Budget and Finance Committee
City Hall, Conference Room 4A 777 B Street, Hayward, Hayward
7:00 PMClimate Action Committee MeetingCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Climate Action Committee
Albany City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany
A technical advisory committee that advises the Albany City Council on reducing greenhouse gases and adapting to climate change.
7:00 PMCommunity Services CommissionCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
Community Services Commission
City Hall, Conference Room 2A 777 B Street, Hayward, Hayward
7:30 PMRecreation CommissionCity of Piedmont — meetings and events
Recreation Commission
City Council Chambers, 120 Vista Avenue, Piedmont
An appointed commission that advises the City of Piedmont on recreation facilities and programs.
Thursday, October 22
All dayCanceled Transportation Commission MeetingCancelledCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Albany City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany
8:00 AMStreet Sweeping - 4th ThursdaysCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Albany
8:30 AMCarmel-by-the-Sea (FULL)City of Alameda — city events & activities
Mastick Senior Center, Media Room, 1155 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
7:00 PMCreatures of Impulse | Face-Off 2026Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Local Bay Area improv teams perform against Creatures of Impulse in a pro-wrestling themed show at Firehouse Arts Center. Four performances from October 22-24, 2026, with audience interaction and prizes.
7:00 PMPlanning CommissionCancelledCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
Planning Commission
City Hall, Council Chambers & Virtual Platform (Zoom) 777 B Street, Hayward, Hayward
An appointed commission that reviews development proposals, land-use applications and zoning matters in Hayward, and advises the City Council.
7:00 PMSocial Service Human Relations BoardUnconfirmedCity of Alameda — council & commission meetings
Social Service Human Relations Board
City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda, CA 94501, Alameda
7:00 PMSocial Service Human Relations Board MeetingCity of Alameda — city events & activities
City Chambers, Alameda 94501, 2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
Friday, October 23
1:00 PMPre-K: Pumpkins, Ghosts & GigglesHayward Area Recreation & Park District
Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center, Castro Valley, 17800 Redwood Road, Hayward
2:00 PMHaunted HouseCity of Alameda — city events & activities
Alameda
5:00 PMNight Market at St. Pat's RowCity of Dublin — city calendar
St Pat's Row (between Golden Gate Drive and Region, Dublin
7:00 PMCreatures of Impulse | Face-Off 2026Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Local Bay Area improv teams perform against Creatures of Impulse in a pro-wrestling themed show at Firehouse Arts Center. Four performances from October 22-24, 2026, with audience interaction and prizes.
7:30 PMGhosts of DublinCity of Dublin — city calendar
Dublin Heritage Park & Museums, 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin
Saturday, October 24
10:00 AMWellness in Our Backyard: Dublin's Health & Safety FairCity of Dublin — city calendar
Don Biddle Community Park, 6100 Horizon Parkway, Dublin
11:00 AMTrunk or Treat Featuring Unhaunted House & Make-a-ThonHayward Area Recreation & Park District
Kennedy Park, 19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward
12:00 PMHalloween Line Dance SocialCity of Alameda — city events & activities
Mastick, Social Hall, 1155 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
1:00 PMCity CouncilUnconfirmedCity of Alameda — council & commission meetings
City Council
Harrison Recreation Center, 1450 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda CA 94501, Alameda
The elected City Council of Alameda, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.
1:00 PMEast End Sea Level Rise Focus Group MeetingCity of Alameda — city events & activities
Harrison Recreation Center, Alameda 94501, 1450 Lincoln Ave, Alameda
2:00 PMCreatures of Impulse | Face-Off 2026Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Local Bay Area improv teams perform against Creatures of Impulse in a pro-wrestling themed series. Four shows feature different performances, with audience interaction and chances to win prizes. Performances run October 22-24, 2026, at Firehouse Arts Center.
7:00 PMCreatures of Impulse | Face-Off 2026Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Local Bay Area improv teams perform against Creatures of Impulse in a pro-wrestling themed show at Firehouse Arts Center. Four performances from October 22-24, 2026, with audience interaction and prizes.
7:30 PMGhosts of DublinCity of Dublin — city calendar
Dublin Heritage Park & Museums, 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin