Local Calendar
Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.
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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 – 10:00 AM
Oakland community events calendar (city events page)9 events
- 8:30 AMCommunity Cleanup High Street Coalition
- 8:30 AMDistrict 5 Weekend Beautification
- 8:30 AMFairfax Community Cleanup
- 9:00 AMCommunity Cleanup Melrose Library
- 9:00 AMFriends of Joaquin Miller Park
- 9:00 AMFriends of Sausal Creek: Monterey Redwoods
- 9:00 AMGarden with NHCA on Second Saturdays
- 9:00 AMKeep Dimond Clean Every Saturday
- 10:00 AMLake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup
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 supporting Jason Lin's campaign for Fremont Union High School District Board TA3. Guest speaker Nan Zhong will be present. 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
5:30 PMAlameda County-Oakland Community Action PartnershipCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
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
5:30 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.
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 DisabilitiesUnconfirmedCity of Alameda — council & commission meetings
Commission on Persons with Disabilities
City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, Alameda, CA 94501, Alameda
6:30 PMCommission on Persons With DisabilitiesCity of Alameda — city events & activities
City Hall, Alameda 94551, 2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
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.
Thursday, October 15
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
2:00 PM12th Annual Autumn Job FairCity of Alameda — city events & activities
South Shore Shopping Center, 2213 S Shore Center, CA 94501, Alameda 94501, Alameda
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, and Sketchboard Co. hosts live figure drawing sessions in the Gallery of California Art. Gallery Chats run throughout the evening.
Saturday, October 17
9:00 AMVolunteers in Parks -- Kennedy ParkHayward Area Recreation & Park District
Kennedy Park, 19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center12 events
- 11:00 AMC360: The Home Galaxy
- 11:00 AMC360: The Home Galaxy
- 12:00 PMWorlds of Curiosity
- 12:00 PMWorlds of Curiosity
- 1:00 PMTales of the Maya Skies
- 1:00 PMTales of the Maya Skies
- 2:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
- 2:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
- 3:00 PMLunaverse
- 3:00 PMLunaverse
- 5:00 PMHike & Sip
- 5:00 PMHike & Sip
1:30 PMPumpkin Patch - Public SwimHayward Area Recreation & Park District
Hayward Plunge, 24176 Mission Blvd, Hayward