Local Calendar
Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.
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Monday, October 12
7:00 AMKONO Ambassador Neighborhood CleanupOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Suite #109, 2633 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
5:30 PMAlameda County-Oakland Community Action PartnershipCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
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
9:00 AMFriends of Sausal Creek: Dimond Park RestorationOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Dimond Park Historical Scout Hut, Oakland
- 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
10:00 AMLake Merritt Institute Community CleanupOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Lake Merritt Sail Boat House, 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland
12:00 PMCourtland Creek Park Monthly Clean-UpOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Corner of Courtland Ave & Brookdale Ave, Oakland
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.
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
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
8:30 AMKeep Dimond Clean Every WednesdayOakland community events calendar (city events page)
2055 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
- 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
1:00 PMFriends of Sausal Creek: Native Plant NurseryOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Friends of Sausal Creek Native Plant Nursery, Oakland
3:00 PMPlanning Commission CommitteeCancelledCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
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
6:30 PMFamily Storytime (Main Library)City of San Leandro — city calendar
San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro
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 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 AMMACRO Town Care CaféOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Oakland
8:00 AMTown Care CaféOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Town Care Café at the Frank Ogawa Plaza, 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
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
5:30 PMCivil Service BoardCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
5:30 PMFriends of Concordia ParkOakland community events calendar (city events page)
3000 62nd Ave, Oakland
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 artist 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.
5:00 PMPumpkin SplashCity of San Leandro — city calendar
Boys & Girls Club Pool, 2200 San Leandro Boulevard, San Leandro
7:30 PMCarnavalFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Carnaval performs a tribute to Santana's music, featuring Latin rock, blues, and soul. The show includes hits played with rhythms and percussion. It is for audiences of all ages.
Saturday, October 17
8:30 AMDistrict 5 Weekend BeautificationOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Guadalajara, 1001 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland
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
1:00 PMAlameda GOP: BBQ, Beer and Ballots EventBayAreaGOP.com — Bay Area Republican events calendar
1039 MacArthur Blvd, San Leandro
The Alameda County Republican Party hosts a free event featuring barbecue, beer, and political discussion. Registration is required. RSVP for details and to attend.
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 at 1:00 PM, followed by Bharatanatyam dance performances by Srilaya School of Dance and Sthalam School of Dance.
1:30 PMPumpkin Patch - Public SwimHayward Area Recreation & Park District
Hayward Plunge, 24176 Mission Blvd, Hayward
6:30 PMOutdoor Movie Night — FREE!City of San Leandro — city calendar
Floresta Park, 3750 Monterey Boulevard, San Leandro
Sunday, October 18
All daySpotlight Sundays: Roadsongs for Dorothea LangeOakland Museum of California
James Moore Theater, 1000 Oak St, Oakland
Spotlight Sundays presents 'Roadsongs for Dorothea Lange,' a one-hour immersive play based on the photographer’s road journals and oral histories. The production features live performances and projections of Lange’s photographs, exploring themes of migration and time. The event is part of a weekend of programming celebrating Lange’s work, including a symposium and gallery teasers.
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center11 events
- 11:00 AMOhlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)
- 11:00 AMOhlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)
- 12:00 PMSPACETIME
- 12:00 PMSPACETIME
- 1:00 PMLunaverse
- 1:00 PMLunaverse
- 2:00 PMWaiting Far Away
- 2:00 PMWaiting Far Away
- 3:00 PMScouting Stars: Autumn
- 3:00 PMScouting Stars: Autumn
- 4:00 PMFrightLight Halloween Laser Show
Monday, October 19
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